This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program.
Internal Compensation Grade: G2
Location: This position can be filled as Hybrid 3 days a week in Columbus, OH
Project Length: 12 Months
The Business Transformation Team is a dynamic and impactful organization, dedicated to driving meaningful results, process improvement, and operational excellence. Our team collaborates across various departments to implement transformative projects that enhance efficiency, accountability, and overall success.
The Manager/Consultant, Project Staff role is a temporary, 12-month position responsible for supporting project management activities for transformation projects and programs within the emerging markets sector of retirement solutions. Reporting directly to the Transformation Office Director, this role will support the management and execution of large-scale transformation projects and programs.
The Project Staff role will be responsible for:
Supporting project management activities, including stakeholder management, project planning, monitoring, and organization.
Developing and maintaining detailed project plans to ensure milestones are met.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.
Providing expertise, training, and support to project teams, including onboarding and/or offboarding project team members.
Continuously updating project and/or work plans and maintaining visibility to senior leadership.
Identifying and addressing critical issues to drive business success.
Demonstrating flexibility, agility, and adaptability to manage ambiguity in assignments and meet ever-changing business needs.
Ideal candidates are driven by results and impactful work, possess strong communication and collaboration skills, have the ability to manage complex projects, and demonstrate attention to detail. They should be passionate about continuous improvement, have a desire to make a meaningful impact on the organization, and possess a deep understanding of the Emerging Markets Retirement Solutions sector. Demonstrated project management experience is critical, and a project management certification, such as PMP, is highly desirable.
This role offers the opportunity to develop skills in project management and transformation, providing a pathway for growth within the Business Transformation team.
Job Description Summary
Are you a problem solver who can drive business goals? If you can take initiative, use both your analytical and creative abilities to make sound decisions and have a desire to solve challenges, we want to hear from you!As a Manager/Consultant, you'll be a resource assigned to perform a specific activity supporting an approved corporate program or project for a limited period of time. The hiring manager will create job expectations for each project position.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Provides "project basis staffing" and is temporarily assigned to perform a specific activity in support of an approved corporate project. The assignment is typically two years or less. Project staffing allows management a greater level of flexibility in selecting an incumbent with the needed level of expertise. Because of the temporary status of the project job, the need for specific skills and a fair administration of compensation, the project jobs are staffed on a lateral basis (i.e. the incumbent remains on the same salary grade held before project participation).
Fulfills a short-term or long-term assignment, typically four months or less or two years or less, respectively. Does not involve a permanent transfer. For short-term assignments, salary is administered as normal and the associate's previous position would typically be held open. A long-term project assignment could involve relocation, and the associate's previous position would be re-staffed or eliminated. Qualified associates will typically be provided 60 calendar days to search for a new position at the conclusion of their project assignment and will be assisted by Human Resources.
Demonstrates satisfactory performance of project work. Performance evaluations will be conducted as they would on any job as appropriate. The success of securing a position is contingent upon prior related work experience, satisfactory performance on the project and the availability of open positions matching skills and experience. The associate is expected to compete for positions with other Nationwide associates and/or external applicants. There is no guarantee that the associate leaving the project will secure another position.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationship: Reporting relationships will be determined based on the needs of the assigned project.
Typical Skills and Experiences:
Varies based on project needs. The Project Executive can provide a detailed listing.
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 HR Business Partner.
Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.
Job Conditions:
Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not eligible)
Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Some roles may require travel.
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.
Credit/Background Check: (If applicable to the specific project.) Due to the fiduciary accountabilities this job, a valid credit and/or background check will be required as part of the selection process.
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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.