Senior Consultant, Technology Innovation Analyst

Nationwide • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

If you're passionate about innovation and love working in an environment where you can constantly improve and adopt new technologies to drive business results, then Nationwide's Information 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 will work a hybrid schedule coming into the Columbus, Ohio office 2 days per week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. We're looking for a visionary technologist and hands-on thought partner to help us shape what's next—especially across technologies like Quantum, Generative/Agentic AI, and Immersive Experiences. If you're wired to explore the edges of what's possible, thrive in ambiguity, and turn emerging tech into practical, scalable solutions—this is your kind of role.

Requirements

• Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems or a related field is preferred.
• More than 10 years of experience delivering technology-enabled business solutions and transformational change across industries, platforms and lines of businesses within the insurance and/or financial services industries or equivalent experience as a management consultant for a mid- to top-tier consulting firm.
• Extensive career experience as a consultant, in operations or within proximity to operations, with a 30:70 ratio of business to technology experience.
• Experience working with the IT life cycle, including delivery and cost of ownership and experience developing roadmaps and business cases, as well as executing projects through to completion.

Nice To Haves

• Technology certifications or designation are not required but encouraged.
• Strong executive presence.
• Insurance/financial services industry knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Champion the exploration and application of emerging technologies, balancing strategic storytelling with real-world implementation.
• Influence and align leaders across technology and the business by simplifying the complex and painting a compelling vision of what's possible.
• Forge strong partnerships—internally and externally—to accelerate experimentation, research, and enterprise adoption.
• Actively engage as part of a high-performing, agile team with a strong learning culture.
• Facilitate discussions around what's possible.
• Move fast and thoughtfully: we value speed, but not at the expense of impact, integrity, or security.
• Responsible for the definition, maintenance and sharing of technology innovations.
• Owns the portfolio of technology initiatives in collaboration with senior leaders accountable for the initiatives.
• 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.
• Explores industry for technology developments that are relevant for Nationwide's business; identifies innovation opportunities and follows through to develop the ideas in collaboration with business partners and external organizations.
• Manages the portfolio of technology innovation efforts in partnership with other Nationwide teams engaged in innovation-related activities.
• Quantifies benefits and develops business-case for technology transformation efforts and/or innovation initiatives.
• Evaluates and prioritizes business critical requests, determining appropriate course of action.
• Executes complex projects that result in recommendations to change business processes through the application of technologies and more efficient use of resources.
• Plans high-complexity engagements focused on building recommendations and business cases.
• Leads Nationwide's Technology strategic planning, gathers high-level business requirements and defines scope during initial discovery.
• Maintains knowledge of multiple business functions and initiatives to identify where conflicts/synergies exist between technologies and business functions.
• Develops, shares and leverages key technology and innovation practices across Nationwide Technology.
• Manages initial vendor relationships and maintains a forward-looking view of vendor direction.
• Partners with vendors to understand whether products will meet business and/or technology requirements.
• Drives the decomposition of business strategic plans into outcomes, values and capabilities.
• Demonstrates top-level expertise on the current and future directions of the relevant industry and associated technologies.
• Leads planning efforts, collaborates with top business leaders/experts to conduct complex analysis and build artifacts that lead to deliverables.
• Responsible for business solution area awareness; determines how changes may impact roadmaps; then facilitates roadmap updates.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance.
• 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: Senior
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree