Manager, Software Engineering Product Manager

Nationwide Mutual Insurance • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

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. This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program. Help shape the future of how we plan, build, and deliver technology at scale. Nationwide Technology is evolving the platforms, data, and standards that support the Plan & Build lifecycle — improving how associates plan work, build software, and measure outcomes. In this role, you will have meaningful influence on delivery workflows, modern tooling practices, and the adoption of AI‑enabled ways of working across the organization. You will lead a team focused on enhancing the plan, build, and delivery experience and simplifying how work gets done across Technology — reducing friction and accelerating outcomes. As the Software Engineering Product Manager, you will bring: A passion to improve the Plan and Build experience A desire to coach and mentor high-performing associates Excellent communication skills Vision and technical thought leadership Ability to coordinate product planning efforts across several stakeholders The team works with AWS, Kubernetes, Python, and APIs. Assets include Jira, Planview, Smartsheet, Whoville, and TRACtion. Knowledge and ability in these areas is a plus. What the role offers: The opportunity to shape how the team operates and strengthen your leadership capability Broad exposure and impact across the Technology organization A highly engaged and fun environment that values improving the user experience A company culture that prioritizes associate growth and advancement 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.

Requirements

• Undergraduate studies in management information systems, engineering, math, computer science or comparable experience and education preferred.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Insurance/financial services industry knowledge is a plus.
• The team works with AWS, Kubernetes, Python, and APIs. Assets include Jira, Planview, Smartsheet, Whoville, and TRACtion. Knowledge and ability in these areas is a plus.
• A passion to improve the Plan and Build experience
• A desire to coach and mentor high-performing associates
• Excellent communication skills
• Vision and technical thought leadership
• Ability to coordinate product planning efforts across several stakeholders

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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager