Director, Technology Innovation Consulting

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If you’re passionate about being part of a dynamic organization that enables a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales to drive innovation and adopt new technologies that deliver business results, then Nationwide’s 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.

The position is located in Columbus, Ohio, and includes a hybrid work arrangement with in-office collaboration. This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program.

The Director, Technology Innovation Consulting leads the end to end portfolio view for P&C Data, connecting demand, estimates, capacity, funding, and delivery outcomes into a single, trusted picture for PC DOTS. This role enables leaders to understand what is in the pipeline, what is funded, and what can be delivered, and provides clear insights to guide prioritization, investment, and execution decisions.

This leader coaches and develops the Technology Innovation and Analytics team, setting standards for estimation, business cases, financial transparency, and portfolio health reporting. The role governs portfolio tools and delivery standards, including Jira, Planview, and metrics frameworks, ensuring consistent practices and reliable delivery and value measurement.

The Director integrates work across lines, BSAs, and vendors by identifying dependencies, risks, and delivery options early and shaping plans that support iterative, value driven delivery. The role produces executive ready insights and recommendations to support AVP, VP, and CTO decision making on priorities, trade offs, and funding strategy.

Accountability extends across the full lifecycle, from strategic planning and roadmap definition through demand shaping and delivery execution, with expanding responsibility for RA and DA talent and capabilities. Success in this role requires strong portfolio and financial acumen, data driven decision support, leadership and coaching capability, influence across stakeholders, structured problem solving, and adaptability in an evolving technology and funding environment.

• 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…