Job description
As a team member in the Finance department at Nationwide, the opportunities are endless! You can grow and learn in diverse areas across many disciplines such as Advanced Analytics, Investments, Actuarial, Accounting, Risk Management, Critical Business Advisor, Internal Audit, and more. Let Nationwide help create your career journey! 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 passionate about delivering extraordinary care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program Planning and Execution: Develop and implement plans to monitor execution, align with strategic goals, and prioritize projects to maximize resource efficiency. Facilitate multi-year roadmap discussions with program leaders.
- Portfolio Management: Establish a process for project visibility and funding alignment, oversee interdependencies for timely delivery, and develop effective roadmaps.
- Strategy Implementation and Communication: Translate strategic initiatives into actionable plans, create communication materials for leadership, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Budget and Risk Management: Manage project budgets, identify gaps, resolve conflicts, and promote proactive solutions.
- Monitoring and Reporting: Collaborate with actuarial leaders to report project status, incorporate stakeholder feedback, and ensure effective communication among leadership and sponsors.
- Vendor and Resource Management: Evaluate vendor deliverables, liaise with external partners, manage resource commitments, and recommend prioritization.
- Team Accountability and Standards Development: Foster accountability, mentor team members, and implement standardized project management methodologies across units.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
- Strong knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.
- Proven ability to manage large, complex programs and integrate multiple projects.
- Effective interpersonal skills for engaging with senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Capacity to influence change and drive initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in program management.
- Financial services experience required; insurance experience preferred.
- Project Management Certification strongly preferred; industry designations such as CPCU are a plus.
This position will be filled at the G3 pay band. It offers a hybrid schedule (2 days in-office in Columbus, OH, Scottsdale, AZ, or Des Moines, IA) or fully remote.