Manager, Software Engineering Product Manager

Overview

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 or Des Moines, Iowa office 2 days per week on Mondays & Tuesdays.

This role is with Commercial Lines Solutions (CLS) and is seeking an experienced Manager, Software Engineering Product Manager to lead and enhance our downstream and billing application suite. In this role, you will use your technical background and leadership skills to drive improvements and innovation across our Mainframe platforms, downstream processes, and Billing systems. As the owner of these applications, you will set the vision, define the roadmap, improve delivery practices, and lead both internal teams and global vendor partners to achieve strong, consistent results.

• Strong technical leadership across Mainframe platforms and integrations to improve reliability and speed of delivery.
• Improve downstream processing by making systems more scalable, reducing defects, and ensuring smooth data flow.
• Billing domain knowledge that helps prioritize the right features, improve accuracy, and streamline operations.
• Experience leading vendor teams in an MSA model, ensuring they meet SLAs, KPIs, and deliver high‑quality work.
• Success building and managing global teams using an onsite/offshore model to increase coverage and optimize cost.
• Deliver secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to protect data and technology solutions from threats and vulnerabilities.

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.

• 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 of the systems development life cycle and modern methodologies, practices, tools, and techniques. Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis capabilities. Ability to develop and implement roadmaps. 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.

Reports to Technology Director or above. Leads a team of 5 or more technology professionals.

Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Job

Conditions:

Overtime eligibility Not Eligible (Exempt). Normal office environment. Associates may have on-call responsibility after normal working hours and/or on weekends.

ADA: The above statements cover principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require a somewhat different combination of duties.

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 a minimum of 18 days per 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.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We…