We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Data Manager to join our Nationwide Excess & Surplus (E&S) Business Area. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and is passionate about leveraging data to drive business success.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead a Team: Manage and mentor a team of 8-10 associates working across various E&S lines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality data capabilities.
Data Strategy: Implement enterprise data strategies while also developing tailored strategies for niche E&S use cases, supporting the dynamic and entrepreneurial nature of the E&S business model.
Collaboration: Work closely with different business areas to understand their data needs and deliver tailored solutions.
Data Management: Oversee data collection, storage, and analysis processes to ensure data integrity and accessibility.
Innovation: Drive innovation in data practices, staying ahead of industry trends and technologies.
Hybrid Work Environment: Balance remote work (3 days a week) with in-office collaboration (2 days a week) to maintain team cohesion and productivity.
Qualifications:
Proven experience in data management, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide a team.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Familiarity with data governance and compliance standards.
Effective communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders.
Why Join Us?
Dynamic Environment: Be part of a business area that values innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.
Collaborative Culture: Work with a supportive team that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
Growth Opportunities: Access to professional development and career advancement within a leading insurance company.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule.
If you are a motivated data professional looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic and entrepreneurial business area, we would love to hear from you!
Compensation grade G
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.
Partners with leaders to ensure a viable total cost of ownership and ongoing health and wellness of applications.
Assists in the development and implementation of application suite roadmaps through the evaluation of business needs, competitive landscape, technology currency and information security considerations.
Manages 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.
Hire and develop talent, provide consistent coaching and feedback.
Responsible for delivery availability and resiliency following established operating mechanisms and best practices.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationships: Reports to Technology Director or above. Leads a team of 5 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.
Experience: Six years of experience in application suite management with four 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 knowledge of the systems development life cycle and modern methodologies, practices, tools, and techniques. Solid understanding 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.