Director, Technology Innovation Consulting

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.

This role will require you to work a hybrid schedule coming into the office 2 days per week at our Columbus, OH or Des Moines, IA office location.

In this role, you will lead, mentor, and manage a team of six Technology Innovation Analysts, fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture. You will conduct regular performance reviews and provide professional development opportunities to ensure continuous growth. Overseeing the planning function within the Agency and Data Solutions BSA, you will develop and implement strategic technology plans that align with business objectives. Collaborating with senior leadership, you will ensure that technology initiatives support organizational goals.

Your responsibilities will also include identifying and evaluating emerging technologies and trends, driving the adoption of innovative solutions to enhance business processes and outcomes. You will lead the planning and conceptualization of technology projects for applications such as Salesforce, Agent Center, Downloads, Book Transfer, Licensing, Compensation, and various P&C Data assets, ensuring they are well-defined and aligned with strategic goals. Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders is crucial, as you will communicate technology strategies and project updates to senior management and other key stakeholders. Representing the Agency and Data Solutions BSA in cross-functional meetings and initiatives, you will oversee the planning of technology projects.

Compensation Grade: H5

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Job Description Summary

If you’re enthusiastic about delivering secure technology solutions to support a company providing extraordinary care to its customers, then Nationwide Technology is the place for you. Nationwide's industry-leading technology workforce embraces an agile work environment and a collaborative culture to deliver outstanding solutions and results. If that sounds like something you aspire to, we want to hear from you!

As a Technology Innovation Consulting Leader, you’ll hire, coach, deploy and re-deploy both associate and contractors serving as Technology Analysis Innovation staff. You may be asked to oversee other Analysis roles as well. You’ll also enable effective and efficient software delivery through technology readiness and mature practices. You’ll ensure the right resources are aligned with the right work and are focused on building and implementing best practices across the Technology Analysis Innovation & Strategy Analysis domains. Aligning business area needs with technology solutions is key to your success.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Hires and develops internal Technology Analysis talent, provides consistent coaching and feedback and assigns talent with project and planning initiatives.

• Manages quality of work delivered by Technology Analysis professionals and deals effectively with performance issues in a timely manner.

• Responsible for applying secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilities.

• Acts as a source of direction for other teams and technology professionals.

• Provides leadership and governance to their team and line of business.

• Drives the introduction of innovation practices and tools, training and capability practices.

• Develops and manages complex technology innovation and related analysis metrics.

• Designs, creates and executes value stream and business capability roadmaps related to technology innovation analysis practices supporting technology delivery and planning.

• Conducts technology planning within a line or lines of business, executing integrated planning definition and bridging strategy with