Commercial Lines Middle Market Technology Leader

If you’re passionate about innovation and love working in an environment where you can constantly improve and adopt new technologies to drive business results, then Nationwide’s Information 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.

We are seeking an accomplished technology leader to lead Nationwide’s Property & Casualty Middle Market technology organization. This strategic leadership role is responsible for driving technological innovation, operational excellence, and delivery of solutions that directly align to our Middle Market business goals. The ideal candidate will cultivate strong partnerships with senior business leaders to deliver solutions that transform our business. 

Position will report to the Vice President of Commercial Lines Technology, this leader will serve as a key member of the Commercial Lines Technology leadership team, an extended member of the Middle Market business cabinet, and a valued contributor to the Property & Casualty Chief Technology Officer leadership team. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• You will be responsible for mission-critical Property & Casualty Commercial applications that enable our Middle Market business. This includes ensuring these applications are strategically aligned, operationally sound, and continuously evolving to meet the needs of our business and customers. 

• You will be accountable for the strategic direction, performance, and evolution of technology that enables our Middle Market businesses. This includes ensuring the solutions are scalable, secure, and innovative solutions that meet the diverse needs of this business segment. 

• You will be responsible for the financial stewardship of the department (exceeds $15M annually) and ensure the technology services you deliver meet the highest standards of availability, security, and efficiency to support business outcomes. 

• You will collaborate closely with business leaders to shape and translate strategic objectives into innovative, high-impact technology solutions that drive competitive advantage and business growth. 

• You will lead a team of 50+ associates, matrixed resources, and contractors, including software engineers and frontline managers. 

 

 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong track record of success in the following areas: 

• Proven end-to-end ownership of technology applications across the full lifecycle—Plan, Build, and Run. 

• Experience in transformational leadership, including Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Decision Making, Team Empowerment, Driving Accountability, and Data Driven performance. 

• History of successfully delivering large-scale projects that introduce new insurance technology. 

• Strong strategic focus, with the ability to discern priorities and direct team efforts toward the highest-value outcomes. 

• Demonstrated leadership experie