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Nationwide · 17 hours ago

Sr. Consultant, Business Program Management (SBS Portfolio Activation) HYBRID

Ohio - Columbus, One Nationwide Plaza

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$122K/yr - $214K/yr

10+ years exp

Nationwide is a company focused on delivering extraordinary care to help individuals and businesses prepare for their future. The Senior Consultant, Business Program Management role involves leading communication strategies for the NF Shared Portfolio and driving alignment across various business initiatives. The position requires strong leadership and communication skills to ensure successful program management and collaboration across teams.

BankingFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife Insurance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Leads the design, development, production, distribution, and measurement of portfolio communications projects/events

Monitors and assesses all projects and pivotal initiatives and communicates status to senior leadership

Handles the interfaces between projects, acting as a liaison between project managers and business, to drive collaboration and coordination

Ensures and leads the communication to and incorporation of feedback from customers on proposed, developing and completed projects and initiatives

Develops and leads all aspects of the consultation of complex communication strategies and productions

Focus on driving alignment, promoting portfolio awareness, generating overall support for portfolio activities and the achievement of workstream objectives

Directs the evaluation of proposed business development efforts, including the coordination of initial program/project proposals and charters

Consults with leadership and assigned project team to identify scope/specifications and business needs, writes proposals, prepares risk assessments and establishes budgets and timeframes for major programs and team based activities, with the goal of ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and objectives

Determines the allocation and funding for programs/projects and their initiatives

Directs the development of business perspective work plans to identify needed resources to deliver program/project charters, requirements, user acceptance testing strategies, training and system implementation

Monitors and assesses all projects and pivotal initiatives and communicates status to senior leadership. Ensures and leads the communication to and incorporation of feedback from customers on proposed, developing and completed projects and initiatives. Evaluates all related vendor deliverables

Handles the interfaces between projects, acting as a liaison between project managers and directors, to ensure collaboration and coordination between business unit leadership, program/project development staff, senior management, Nationwide Technology, customers and, if necessary, vendors and outside consultants

Identifies technology and human resource commitments across the organization. Provides feedback and makes recommendations to assist in prioritization, formation of cross-functional and/or customer-integrated teams and the reallocation of resources when necessary

Identifies gaps, overlaps, conflicts and timelines, as well as budgetary and resource barriers, which affect programs and projects individually and as a whole. Facilitates resolution, mitigation and appropriate elevation. Maintains a log of common issues, risks and changes to promote organizational learning and proactive response

Develops, implements and maintains consistent program/project management methodologies and standards for use in the assigned business unit leadership and associated business units

Consults and coaches leaders and team members throughout business units on new trends, practices and procedures and tools

Acts as a liaison to program management staff in other areas of Nationwide and integrates the workflow in these areas in support of company and business unit strategy

Qualification

Project Management CertificationProgram Management ExperienceCommunication StrategiesData IntelligenceSalesNew BusinessOrganizational SavvyLeadership SkillsRelationship BuildingDecision-Making SkillsTime Management SkillsStorytelling Ability

Required

10 plus years in program/portfolio work is required

Firm understanding of current NF business processes

Strong communication and relationship building skills

Familiarity with standard project management practice

Proven leadership skills with the ability to collaborate

Ability to articulate a vision and drive the team to successful and measurable results

Ability to interact, influence and build positive relationships with top-level executives

Knowledge and a strong background in work supporting Sales and New Business initiatives including Data Intelligence, Commissions, Digital efforts, Territory Management, New Business Automation and AIMS

Planning skills, decision-making skills, time management skills

Ability to motivate others, recognize achievements and be that consultative voice

Demonstrate organizational savvy and a storytelling ability to engage and get alignment from a wide range of audiences

Ability to create an engaging environment where the team feels valued, appreciated, in a safe space and encouraged to do their best work every day

Proven knowledge of project management tools, concepts, and methodologies

Demonstrated proficiency in key competencies of effective program/project management

Effective interpersonal skills for interaction with project managers, senior leadership and program steering committees

Ability to manage large, sophisticated programs/projects

Ability to maintain focus on the holistic focus of a program and integrate the separate projects together

Ability to influence change

Preferred

Project Management Certification is strongly preferred

Industry designations such as CPCU, CLU and/or ChFC are highly desired

Benefits

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

Company

Nationwide

Glassdoor3.9

Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the United States.

Founded in 1925

Columbus, Ohio, USA

10001+ employees