AVP, Program Management – AI

Must have

• Undergraduate degree in management information systems, mathematics, business administration, or related fields.
• Desired: PMI PMP Certification with expert-level knowledge in program and project management.
• Minimum of ten years of program management experience, preferably in senior or executive roles, with progressively larger portfolios and direct reports.
• Background in IT program management, business transformation, or enterprise-scale project delivery preferred.
• Strong communication skills, including verbal, written, facilitation, negotiation, and presentation.
• Proven technical, project, and people leadership abilities.
• Solid understanding of AI capabilities and ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to successfully lead multi-functional teams in high-stakes situations.
• Advanced knowledge of program management methodologies, tools, and frameworks.

• Direct and oversee the enterprise-wide AI program portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals across three AI program pillars:
  Foundational, Flagship, and Everyday AI.
• Act as an industry expert and key contributor to the AI program, analyzing market trends, AI adoption practices, and the competitive landscape.
• Establish and manage financial processes and business case methodologies to maximize the AI programs value.
• Collaborate with finance, technology, and business units to create a model for centralized and federated capabilities.
• Lead project teams, resolve issues, mitigate risks, and execute the program roadmap effectively.
• Oversee the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects across IT, business processes, and technical domains.
• Spearhead change management initiatives to facilitate AI adoption, including communication and stakeholder alignment.
• Align program objectives and outcomes with business value, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of AI initiatives.
• Identify emerging technology opportunities and coordinate the necessary resources, funding, and communication to transform them into actionable products and processes.

Company:

At Nationwide, we are dedicated to advancing our approach through innovative product development and strategic partnerships, focusing on the customer experience. As we strive to create outstanding solutions for our clients, we are seeking an Associate Vice President to help steer our AI technologies integration. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a competitive 401(k) plan with company match, and generous paid time off.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where every associate feels valued and engaged. This position is based in a typical office environment with possibilities for travel within the assigned region.