Consultant, Business Technical Lead (RPA - Nationwide Financial)

Are you passionate about being part of a team at a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales that delivers extraordinary care to help individuals and businesses prepare for and protect their future? If so, then Nationwide Financial could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers and partners are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care. This role will be required to work a hybrid in-office schedule out of our Columbus, OH location (Monday & Tuesday). This is a G4 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, analytical aptitude and collaboration. If you thrive in a busy, engaging work environment, we want to know more about you! As a Consultant, you’ll be responsible for analyzing, designing, implementing and sustaining Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions. You will utilize RPA expertise to drive business efficiencies and results. You’ll perform work focused on analysis, design, implementation, operation, deployment and support of the organization's technology resources and processes.

Key Responsibilities: Partners with key stakeholders to evaluate and assess business needs and priorities then recommends and develops solutions to enable success. Implements and supports robotic process solutions robotic process automation solutions in tools like NEVA, Automation Anywhere and Power Automate Analyzes process steps and interdependencies in existing business applications that are typically done by a human user.Standardizes processes to ensure higher level of automation success. Monitors industry trends and utilizes industry expertise to determine potential implications and opportunities for Nationwide. Tests automation and suggests changes based on functional requirements. Conducts value stream mapping and Return on Investment calculations to measure successes and refine processes going forward.Analyzes data to understand current state and improvements gained through automation. Ensures quality automation using Quality Assurance (QA) processes and prevent any potential bugs. Keeps stakeholders informed of process changes, defects and results.Participates in project review meetings with customers and other team members. Monitors and maintains automation post-implementation and resolves any potential issues to ensure smooth business operations. Identifies business operations processes that are feasible for automation. Assesses and documents technical and functional requirements. Provides recommendations for solutions or improvements to business processes that can be accomplished through new technology or alternative uses of existing technology. Supports the development of RPA strategies, polices and plans. Ensures priorities are aligned to organizational strategy and goals. May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Reporting Relationships: Reports to Manager, Director or Officer.    Typical Skills and Experience:

Undergraduate studies in computer science, information technology, business or a related field. Graduate studies preferred.

Seven or more years of RPA or related experience. Knowledge, Skills and Ability: Ability to apply advanced knowledge of RPA to business problems. Proven knowledge of performance measurement and style analysis. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.  Working knowledge of workflow systems, macros, low-code automation and other related technology solutions preferred. Experience using online collaboration technologies such as Sharepoint, MS Teams, Jira, and Outlook. Understanding and exposure to T-SQL / PL-SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Jquery, C#, Java, Visual Basic, reporting tools such as Tableau & WebFOCUS and database technologies such as Oracle, MS-SQL server & Netezza are