Director, Business Consulting (Sales Technology Solutions - Annuities)

Are you passionate about being part of a team that delivers extraordinary care to help individuals and businesses prepare for and protect their retirement? If so, then Nationwide Financial 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 a dynamic and knowledgeable team leader whose expertise in financial services will be pivotal in guiding our strategic direction. In this role, you will lead a passionate team, fostering a collaborative environment while leveraging your technical acumen to drive innovative solutions.

A strong foundation in project management, financial services, and an innovative mindset that has a vision for how to get there will help someone excel in this role. If you are a personable leader with a passion for technology and a commitment to continuous learning, we invite you to help shape the future of our organization!
 

It is our intention to fill this role in Columbus, Ohio to allow for a hybrid work schedule. Hybrid work schedule will be onsite Tuesday - Thursday. However, on occasion, applications from internal candidates working remotely who bring critical industry skills and relevant experience may be considered.

Compensation Grade: H3
 

This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization.  Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program. 

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Job Description Summary

Our team is a versatile group of individuals, working collaboratively to meet the needs of our customers. We value knowledge, strong business savvy and contributing to a stellar team environment. If you thrive in a busy, engaging work environment, we want to know more about you!

As a Director, you'll be responsible for leading major process modeling, analysis and design efforts and be instrumental in development of compelling business rationale to formulate transformation. You'll direct the activities and staff responsible for providing business performance management, organizational design and business risk management capabilities to formulate pragmatic, forward facing and meaningful business transformation plans.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Directs all activities for team involving business transformation through the strategic application of people, processes and technology. Team participates in business planning processes across multiple departments or business units by identifying complexities, dependencies and duplications.

• Manages staff who consults on business process analysis, organizational analysis, needs assessments and cost/benefit analysis to align technology solutions with business strategies and directions.  Consults with functional groups within Nationwide Technology and internal business clients to develop short- and long-term systems plans. 

• Leads associates involved with process management and consultation between business customers and systems area for development and implementation of new business processes and procedures. Responsible for communicating to customers, management and external sources.

• Provides direction and insight to leader, peers and team members responsible for identifying critical elements of a business process that need to be managed. Leads individuals to define criteria of performance success. Selects and applies appropriate performance measurement tools. 

• Advises team on analysis and design of organizational structures, roles, responsibilities, governance, staffing and sourcing to support business goals, strategies and process architecture. Leads organization-wide change. 

• Manages team responsible for training the customers on business, technological, societal and environmental trends to support strategies for improving business performance.

• Directs staff who participate in strategic projects and who evaluate new technological developments, evolving business requirements and who recommend appropriate systems alternatives and/or improvements to current systems. 

• Leads team that develop compelling business cases, including gaining senior management input, to accomplish business o