Director, Technology Innovation Consulting

About the position

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.

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 business and technology execution.
• Establishes and tracks key performance indicators related to technology investments, ensuring that business outcomes and business value tied to an investment are achieved.
• Oversees a smooth transition from plan to build and influences build efforts to deliver desired business value.
• Serves as the primary contact with business partners related to technology planning.
• Manages supplier relationships with staff augmentation and strategic partners to ensure that talent management, onboarding and transition management are performed consistently.
• Builds and develops relationships with Application Product Managers and senior business partners for resource staffing and performance management of staff.
• Ensures integration of business and technology planning.
• Leads initial business case development, framing needed investment and associated business value.
• Identifies opportunities for adjacent and disruptive innovation, to support business and technology strategies.

Requirements

• Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems or a related field is preferred.
• More than 10 years of experience in a technology or management consulting field (i.e., Accenture, Deloitte, etc.).
• Extensive career experience building, marketing and managing effectiveness of products, processes and services in a technology environment.
• Participation developing large programs a must.
• Formal training covering project management, business transformation planning, and business process management preferred.
• Five years leading strategic planning and roadmap development and three years of management experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to influence, build relationships, negotiate and set priorities needed.
• Strong executive presence.
• Insurance/financial services industry knowledge a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Technology certifications or designation are not required but encouraged.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 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