Consultant, Technology Innovation Analyst

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.Consultant, Technology Innovation Analyst If you’re looking for a role where your ideas matter, your voice influences strategy, and your work drives real change, this is it.Nationwide Commercial IT is seeking a Consultant, Technology Innovation Analyst (TIA) to help shape the future of our Small Commercial and Middle Market segments. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of business strategy and technology execution, where you’ll turn big ideas into actionable, value-driven solutions.As a TIA, you won’t just support delivery—you’ll define it. You’ll work alongside business and technology leaders to:Translate complex business needs into clear, fundable initiativesDrive elaboration, estimation, and prioritization practicesInfluence investment decisions and product directionSolve meaningful challenges with innovative technology solutionsYour work will directly contribute to transforming how we operate, compete, and deliver value to our customers.What We NeedStrong skills in requirements definition, backlog management, and facilitationAbility to think strategically while executing tacticallyProven ability to work across business and IT boundariesExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skillsA passion for innovation, problem-solving, and continuous improvementIf you’re energized by solving complex problems, influencing strategy, and delivering meaningful innovation—we’d love to hear from you.This role will work a hybrid schedule requiring you to come into one of the following offices 2 days (Monday & Tuesday) per week: Columbus, Ohio, Des Moines, Iowa, or Scottsdale, Arizona.This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program. #LI-AM1Job Description SummaryIf 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 Technology Innovation Analyst, you will assist Technology Strategy and Planning activities by analyzing technology trends, including enterprise architecture, technology portfolio dimensions, and benchmark and peer analysis. You’ll assess the impact of emerging technical and business trends on future technology needs and capabilities. You’ll also be expected to manage and grow the development of thought leadership articles, point-of-view papers, new ideas and concepts specifically through bringing technologies together that could help Nationwide differentiate and create value. Additionally, you’ll define and evolve concepts aligned to Nationwide’s technology innovation portfolio. You may serve as a lead to cross-functional teams focused on adjacent and transformational innovation.Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities:  Defines, maintains, adapts and shares Technology innovations.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.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.Provides portfolio support of Technology innovation efforts in partnership with other Nationwide teams engaged in innovation-related activities.Partners with others to ensure the Technology strategy aligns with the business strategy.Quantifies benefits and develops business cases for transformation efforts and/or innovation initiatives.Evaluates and prioritizes business requests, determining appropriate course of action (e.g., adjusts existing roadmaps, delivery sequencing, iterative planning efforts or aligns delivery through small project and/or enhancement efforts).Executes medium to low complexity projects that result in recommendations to change business processes through the application of technologies and more efficient use of resources.Plans engagements focused on building recommendations and business cases.Provides consultation on Nationwide Technology strategic planning efforts, gathers high-level business requirements and defines scope during initial discovery by facilitating large group/cross-functional sessions with partners.Maintains a working knowledge of multiple business functions and initiatives to identify where conflicts/synergies exist between technologies and business functions.Assists in managing initial vendor relationships and maintains a forward-looking view of vendor direction.Works with vendors to understand whether vendor products will meet business and/or Technology requirements.Executes the decomposition of business strategic plans into outcomes, values and capabilities.Plans and collaborates with business experts to conduct moderate-to-complex analysis and build artifacts that lead to deliverables.Determines how changes in business and technology strategy may impact roadmaps and updates roadmaps accordingly.May perform other responsibilities as assigned.Reporting Relationships: Reports to Technology Manager, Director or AVP or above.Typical Skills and Experiences:  Education: Undergraduate studies in computer science, management i