AVP, Technology Engineering - Hosting & Database Platforms

If you’re passionate about being part of a dynamic organization that enables a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales to drive innovation and adopt new technologies that deliver business results, then Nationwide’s Technology team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

Addendum:
The AVP, Application Hosting and Database Platforms reports to the VP, Technology Infrastructure & Computing and owns the strategy, engineering, operations, financials, and talent for the hosting platforms that power business‑critical applications and data services. Scope includes traditional and cloud‑based web hosting, Kubernetes platforms, and relational/non‑relational databases used for core transaction processing and analytics.

  

We’re seeking a positive, resilient leader who is a creative problem solver, passionate about leading teams, and is passionate about shaping the future of our technology platforms. The AVP ensures these platforms are secure, resilient, cost‑effective, and easy for product and application teams to consume, partnering with architecture, cybersecurity, finance, data/AI, and business leaders to align capabilities with enterprise strategy and regulatory expectations.

Job Description Summary

Are you highly innovative, with exceptional critical thinking skills? If you have the ability to plan for, embrace and use existing and emerging digital technologies to address the broad servicing landscape and drive alignment and strategic activation at scale, we want to hear from you!

As an AVP, Technology Engineer you’ll lead all systems engineering activities for multiple systems, platforms and engineering/operational support processes. Provides strategic direction and executive oversight to enterprise business units. Approve systems engineering policies, engineering support policies, standards, and procedures. Interfaces with other Technology Community to ensure cross-integration of strategic plans.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:  

• Oversees the development and integration of strategic and tactical hardware, software, processes and support structures to meet business goals and objectives within service level agreements (SLA’s) to ensure operations excellence and delivery of daily service.

• Provides strategic leadership by driving innovation and continuous improvement.

• Facilitates strategic and tactical planning and policy decision for business unit by providing guidance for the integration of technological and business processes.

• Provides leadership to direct and indirect reports. Oversees the management of associates including career development, performance management, and pay determination and communication.

• Is accountable for all financial activities required to operate the environment (budgeting, forecasting, capital spend projections, etc.)

• ls accountable for operational vendor management and building strong relationships with strategic vendors.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships:  Reports to Technology leader and leads a team of 20-100 Technology professionals.

Typical Skills and Experiences:  

Education:  Undergraduate studies in MIS, CIS, or related field. Degree preferred.

Experience:  Minimum of 10 years in Technology development or operations. Experience managing large process teams preferred. Demonstrated expertise in multiple process disciplines such as finance or business processes, IT Service Management processes, application development processes, and/or Technology operations processes required. 

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:  Must have demonstrated knowledge of project management concepts and techniques. Must be fully competent in process development or process operations. Must have strong leadership skills with the ability to work with technical and business teams including virtual teams. Must have the ability to make decisions and recommendations on strategies while considering various options to business units and senior management. Must have outstanding verbal and written communications skills.

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence. 

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiri