Manager, Software Engineering Product Manager (Annuity Data Platform)Nationwide • United States
Manager, Software Engineering Product Manager (Annuity Data Platform)
Nationwide
- United States
- United States
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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. This role will work a hybrid schedule coming into the Columbus, Ohio office 2 days per week on Wednesdays & Thursdays. Position Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Software Engineering Product Manager to lead the Annuity Data Platform (ADP) team. This role is pivotal in developing, scaling, and operationalizing the Annuity Data Platform to support the Annuity Modernization Program, with particular emphasis on first-launch delivery, data readiness, and enabling broader Data Strategy outcomes. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with ALIP, Real Time Integrations, Workflow, Correspondence, Data Architecture, and impacted Business Stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable, and reusable data capabilities that support modernization outcomes across the annuity value chain. The role will also help advance AI capability development in the data space, partnering with business and technology leaders to identify, shape, and deliver AI-based solutions that improve decisioning, efficiency, insights, and customer experience. Roles and Responsibilities: Annuity Data Platform Strategy and Roadmap First-Launch Delivery Execution Data Platform Engineering and Operational Excellence Data Strategy and AI Enablement AI and Business Solution Enablement Cross-Functional Collaboration Workforce, Vendor, and Financial Management Continuous Improvement and Team Leadership Qualifications: Proven experience leading software engineering and/or data platform teams in large, complex technology environments. Strong understanding of data platforms, data engineering, data architecture, and modern software delivery practices. Experience leading transformational programs with significant cross-functional dependency management, delivery execution, and operational accountability. Strong knowledge of DevSecOps, SRE/operational practices, automation, and engineering maturity improvement. Experience enabling data-driven and AI-supported solutions through strong partnership with business stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams. Strong understanding of the foundational capabilities needed to support analytics, automation, and AI use cases, including data quality, governance, lineage, and scalable platform design. Excellent collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across business and technology organizations. Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams while balancing immediate delivery needs with longer-term strategic platform outcomes. Up-to-date knowledge of technology trends and software engineering discipline, particularly in cloud, data, analytics, and emerging AI capabilities. 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 Software Engineering Product Manager, you'll be accountable for a suite of in house or third party applications. You'll lead teams of technology professionals to enable business outcomes and provide reliable customer-centric solutions and experiences. Key Responsibilities: 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. Partners with leaders to ensure a viable total cost of ownership and ongoing health and wellness of applications. Assists in the development and implementation of application suite roadmaps through the evaluation of business needs, competitive landscape, technology currency and information security considerations. Manages risk mitigation controls and provides support for internal and external audits. Supports the engineering build of the application suite and non technical efforts for the products. Represents voice of the customer, acts in a forward-facing role to business partners as an active member of a portfolio management team in the advocation of business case development, planning, financial management and evaluation of portfolio. Hire and develop talent, provide consistent coaching and feedback. Responsible for delivery availability and resiliency following established operating mechanisms and best practices. Reporting Relationships: Reports to Technology Director or above. Leads a team of 5 or more technology professionals. Typical Skills and Experiences: Education: Undergraduate studies in management information systems, engineering, math, computer science or comparable experience and education preferred. Experience: Six years of experience in application suite management with four years or more leading numerous teams across multiple technologies. Proven experience in empowering and building an engaged team. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Detailed understanding and knowledge of the systems development life cycle and modern methodologies, practices, tools, and techniques. Solid understanding of concepts and techniques in project delivery, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis. Ability to develop and implement roadmap strategies. Proven decision-making and problem-solving skills. Coaching and career development of team. Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships. Insurance/financial services industry knowledge is a plus. 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 Human Resources Business Partner. Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values. Job Conditions: Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt) Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Associates may have on-call responsibility after normal working hours and/or on weekends. 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.
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