Consultant, Delivery Leader (Technical Project Manager)

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. The Technology P&C E&S Specialty Emerging Business team supports technology initiatives that enable a dynamic and evolving specialty business. The team partners closely with IT and business stakeholders to deliver solutions that drive emerging business opportunities, innovation, and growth. The Technical Project Manager will bring strong Technology Program and Project Management experience within complex IT environments. In this role, you will lead delivery across technology and business teams, managing project plans, dependencies, risks, budgets, and financial forecasts to ensure successful execution and achievement of business objectives. Candidates must be highly effective communicators with executive presence and the ability to tailor messages for technical teams, business partners, and senior leaders. Success in this role requires the ability to navigate diverse stakeholder perspectives , balance competing priorities, and build alignment in a complex, matrixed environment through influence and collaboration. Key Requirements Technology Program Management and/or Technical Project Management experience. Proven success leading complex technology initiatives, including budget management, forecasting, risk mitigation, dependency management, and executive-level reporting. Strong facilitation, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills, with demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams through influence rather than direct authority. Flexibility to support meetings and project deliverables across multiple time zones, as needed. ​ The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and comfortable operating in ambiguous environments. They can provide clarity, maintain momentum, and build stakeholder confidence while driving complex initiatives from planning through delivery. Work Arrangement: This position follows a hybrid work schedule and requires employees to work on-site two days per week at one of Nationwide’s office locations in Scottsdale, AZ; Des Moines, IA; or Columbus, OH. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of one of these locations. Work Authorization: This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT Extension program. #LI-KR1 Job Description Summary 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 Delivery Leader you’ll be responsible for delivering value and outcomes. Delivery leaders are expected to have an end-to-end vantage point on delivery, manage dependencies, remove blockers, engage partners, manage financials, maximize vendor relationships, and enable an iterative delivery of value. You will need to keep pace with software delivery and organizational change methods and tools. Delivery leaders should also understand relevant Financial and Agile/Lean/DevOps tools and techniques.

Key Responsibilities:  Drives the End to End delivery of expected business outcomes, realization of benefits as outlined in the business case, drives incremental value, drives incremental planning, and drives dependency scope definition. Responsible for