Nationwide · 12 hours ago
Consultant, Program & Change Enablement (NF SBS - Portfolio Activation)
Ohio - Columbus, One Nationwide Plaza
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expNationwide is a Fortune 100 company that provides extraordinary care to help individuals and businesses prepare for and protect their future. As a Consultant in Program & Change Enablement, you will lead the design, planning, and implementation of change strategies, managing multiple medium and large-scale projects to enhance engagement and performance.
BankingFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife Insurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage program and change activities in alignment with Nationwide’s change strategy, methods, tools, and program plans
Develop and maintain project plans, implementation strategies, and change enablement plans; consult with business and program leaders to ensure solutions meet business needs and timelines
Drive execution and adoption milestones through business readiness, stakeholder engagement, communications, and benefits realization practices
Contribute to building and evolving program and change enablement methods, frameworks, tools, and learning modules to: Mature enterprise change portfolio management into well-managed Business Releases
Improve delivery of strategic programs and large-scale initiatives
Increase operations capacity for change, engagement, and performance
Develop pragmatic, working knowledge of program and change methods within program and business unit leaders; coach leaders in applying tools to deliver measurable outcomes
Consult with program leaders and executives to identify and address critical gaps that threaten adoption or benefits realization (e.g., decision-making, risk/issue escalation, role clarity, change communications, business readiness, and other enabling competencies)
Partner with program leaders to strengthen sponsorship and constituent support, with a deliberate focus on building capacity for change within programs or business units
Proactively supports and participates in program and change enablement Community of Practice networks to encourage capability uplift and proliferation of program and change competency and community
Responsible for developing in program and business unit leaders working knowledge and pragmatic application of program and change management methods and tools to deliver program results and business unit objectives
Contributes to the integration of change management strategies within broader business model to build growth and profitability
Contributes to the development of department and project budgets
Assists and coaches the internal staff; provides functional advice or training to less experienced team members; facilitates planning activities
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate studies in business, applied management, or related field
Ten years of business experience with five years of experience in program and organizational change management, preferably in an Insurance or Financial services environment, delivering strategic programs and/or building organizational capability at the work group level
Two years management experience
Knowledge of strategic planning, program/project management, organizational development, and process management
Ability to consult with program leaders and lead program teams including developing plans, objectives and resource requirements within budgetary limitations
Negotiation and group facilitation skills
Ability to evaluate and apply problem-solving methodology including needs assessment, data acquisition and root cause analysis, and interpretive/strategic planning analysis
Verbal and written communication skills for contact with all levels of company personnel in direct and indirect reporting relationships, and other external parties
Ability to direct and motivate associates in all aspects of work
Ability to understand how the business is leveraging core competencies for growth and profitability; understands the value proposition to external customers
Preferred
Related graduate work (Organizational Development, Organizational Performance Improvement, MBA)
Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Performance Technologist (CPT), or similar certification
Two years management experience
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
And more
Company
Nationwide
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jim Grafmeyer
VP, Chief Enterprise Architect
Tony Fenton
Vice President Commercial Lines Underwriting & Product - Commercial, E&S and Specialty
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