Sr. Consultant, Business Consulting (Annuity Business Readiness)

Are you passionate about being part of a team that delivers extraordinary care to help individuals and businesses prepare for and protect their retirement? If so, then Nationwide Financial 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 is a leadership role within the Annuities Business Readiness team. They will lead a team of impact managers who are accountable for business readiness activities within project delivery to support stakeholders across the Annuity organization. The Annuity Business Readiness team is engaged throughout planning, development and the implementation of products, services, regulatory changes and digital capabilities. They play a critical role in influencing design, recommending solutions and managing delivery risk while preparing leaders and associates for change. In addition to day-to-day management of direct reports, this role will be responsible for the training ad onboarding of new associates, continuous improvement efforts as well as acting as an impact manager s for complex projects. Previous experience with the Annuity business is preferred. Skills Needed: Leadership (directly and influence) Driving business readiness Problem solving Continuous improvement mindset Relationship building Decision making Strategic thinking Bias for action This role will be expected to work a hybrid schedule out of the Columbus office. This is an H3 band role. #LI-COLE Job Description Summary We are a versatile group of individuals, working together to meet the needs of our customers. We value knowledge, strong business savvy and contributing to a stellar team environment. If you thrive in a busy, engaging work environment, we want to know more about you! As a Senior Consultant, you'll contribute to the strategic vision and serve as a top-level contributor for the most sophisticated business transformation initiatives. You will be responsible for leading major process modeling, analysis and design efforts. You'll provide business performance management, organizational design and business risk management capabilities to drive business results. Job Description Key Responsibilities: Serves as a top consultant on all activities relating to business transformation through the strategic application of people, processes and technology. Participates in complex planning processes across multiple departments or business units. Identifies complexities, dependencies and duplications in the business model. Acts as top consultant on activities and functions relating to business process analysis, organizational analysis, needs assessments and cost/benefit analysis to align information technology solutions with business strategies and directions. Consults with functional groups within Nationwide Technology and internal business clients to develop long-term systems plans. Leads organizational process management and consultation between business customers and systems area for development and implementation of business processes and procedures. Responsible for communicating to customers, management and external sources. Identifies the critical elements of a business process that needs to be managed and defines criteria of performance success. Selects and applies appropriate performance measurement tools and reports performance in a cohesive manner. Contributes, as a subject matter authority, to the analysis and design of organizational structures, roles, responsibilities, governance, staffing and sourcing to support business goals, strategies and process architecture. Leads organization-wide change. Leads all aspects of training for customers on business, technological, societal and environmental trends to support strategies for improving business performance. Drives strategic projects involved in evaluating and researching new and existing products, procedures and/or workflow needs associated with business systems. Evaluates new and sophisticated technological developments and evolving business requirements, and recommends appropriate systems alternatives and/or enhancements. Provides top-level expertise on the development of compelling business cases, including gaining senior management consensus, to accomplish business objectives. Provides direction, training and mentorship for less experienced staff. Assigns responsibility for tasks, sets clear objectives and monitors progress and results. Monitors project schedules and costs. Develops project plans, work breakdown structures and desired outcomes for overall solution delivery. May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Reporting Relationships: Reports to Director/Associate Vice President/Vice President; typically, no direct reports; may have opportunity to lead projects and teams. Typical Skills and Experiences: Education: Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information, business, mathematics or related field preferred. Graduate studies are preferred. Experience: Ten plus years of dynamic experience in planning, designing and implementing company-wide business transformation initiatives. Extensive experience in functional, process, information and data modeling, data management and warehousing, and applications integration. In-depth experience with process redesign methods and tools. Five years of experience in project management is preferred. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Proven knowledge of standards, methodologies and frameworks, business process management and information technology. Deep knowledge of emerging industries and market trends. Understanding of new technologies and developments in the technology industry. Extensive knowledge of project management concepts and techniques are required. Comprehensive knowledge of facilitation, performance management, organizational design and managing organization change. Ability to manage large sophisticated projects that involve high risk and great impact for the company. Proven ability to influence senior management. Strong communication skills and ability to deal with ambiguity. 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. Extended work hours may be required based on workload. May require occasional 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 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. At Nationwide, we find purpose in protecting people, businesses and futures with extraordinary care ? and we?ve been doing that since 1926. Our financial strength and caring culture extend beyond our associates into the communities we serve. You really can feel the difference at Nationwide, which is why we continue to be named one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies To Work For. Check out why others think we're a great place to work, too, and let us know ? can you see yourself at Nationwide? 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.

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