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 experience, including managing leaders of leaders and effectively guiding matrixed teams.

• A solid background in software engineering or project management, with hands-on experience in the domain.

• Experience in the Property & Casualty insurance industry, with a preference for expertise in Commercial Lines.

• Familiarity with Guidewire InsuranceSuite technology is strongly preferred.

Collaboration will take place in one of our office locations in Columbus, OH or Des Moines, IA

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
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 Software Engineering Product Manager, you'll be accountable for a suite of in-house or third-party applications. You'll lead teams of technology professionals to enable business outcomes and provide reliable customer-centric solutions and experiences.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Ensures a viable total cost of ownership and ongoing health and wellness of applications.
• Owns the strategic vision, develops and implements application suite roadmaps that encompass evolving the application capabilities and operating platforms through the evaluation of business needs, competitive landscape, technology currency and information security considerations.
• Owns risk mitigation controls and provides support for internal and external audits.
• Supports the engineering build of the application suite and non technical efforts for the products.
• Represents voice of the customer, acts in a forward-facing role to business partners as an active member of a portfolio management team in the advocation of business case development, planning, financial management and evaluation of portfolio.
• Leads all aspects of associate management, including performance, salary administration, training and development, hiring, day-to-day management and disciplinary actions.
• Responsible for delivery availability and resiliency following established operating mechanisms and best practices.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Technology AVP or above. Leads a team of five or more technology professionals.

Typical Skills and Experiences:

Education: Undergraduate studies in management information systems, engineering, math, computer science or comparable experience and education preferred.

License/Certification/Designation: Technology certifications or designation are not required, but encouraged, e.g., Amazon Web Services, Azure, Scripting and Development Languages, Delivery Methods, Security).

Experience: Eight years of experience in application suite management with five years or more leading numerous teams across multiple technologies. Proven experience in empowering and building an engaged team.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Detailed understanding and expert knowledge of the systems development life cycle and modern methodologies, practices, tools, and techniques. Extensive knowledge of concepts and techniques in project delivery, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis. Ability to develop and implement roadmap strategies. Proven decision-making and problem-solving skills. Coaching and career development of team. Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships. Insurance/financial services industry knowledge is a plus.

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

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager's leader and Human Resources Business Partner.

Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions:

Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)

Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Associates may have on-call responsibility after normal working hours and/or on weekends.

ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

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