Sr. 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.Senior Consultant, Technology Innovation Analyst If you’re looking for a role where you can influence strategy at the highest levels, lead complex initiatives, and drive meaningful transformation—this is your opportunity.Nationwide Commercial IT is seeking a Senior Consultant, Technology Innovation Analyst (TIA) to help shape the future state of Middle Market Underwriting segments. This is a highly strategic, high-visibility role at the intersection of business vision and technology delivery, where you’ll turn complex ideas into scalable, enterprise-ready solutions.As a Senior TIA, you are more than a contributor, you are a trusted advisor and driver of innovation. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, partnering with senior and executive leadership to:Translate complex, ambiguous business challenges into strategic, fundable initiativesLead end-to-end shaping of large, cross-functional programsInfluence enterprise priorities, investment decisions, and product strategyEstablish and mature practices across teams and initiativesDeliver innovative, technology-driven solutions that create measurable business valueMust have prior Middle Market knowledgeYour work will directly shape the direction of Commercial Lines and drive transformation.What We NeedAdvanced expertise in requirements strategy, backlog leadership, and facilitation of complex discussionsProven ability to lead large, ambiguous initiatives with minimal directionStrong track record of influencing executive stakeholders and investment decisionsExceptional communication, storytelling, and stakeholder alignment skillsStrategic mindset with the ability to connect vision to executionPassion for innovation, transformation, and continuous improvementIf you thrive in complexity, enjoy influencing strategy, and want to lead innovation at scale—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’ll assist technology strategy and planning activities by analyzing technology trends, including enterprise architecture, technology portfolio dimensions and benchmark and peer analysis. You’ll be on point to assess the impact of emerging technical and business trends on future technology needs and capabilities. It’s also expected that you will develop and manage the creation of thought leadership articles, point-of-view papers, new ideas and concepts specifically to bring together technologies that could help Nationwide differentiate and create value. Additionally, you’ll have opportunities to define and evolve concepts aligned to the Nationwide’s technology innovation portfolio and may serve as a lead to cross-functional teams focused on adjacent and transformational innovation.Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities: 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.Highest level of collaboration with others to ensure the technology innovations align with the business strategy.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 (e.g. adjusts existing roadmaps, base camps, iterative planning efforts or delivers through small projects and/or enhancement efforts).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 by conducting meetings/interviews and facilitating large group/cross-functional sessions with partners.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