Director, Data Leader | Data Management and Governance

If you’re passionate about innovation and love working in an environment where you can constantly improve and adopt new technologies to drive business results, then Nationwide’s Information 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 does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program.**

Are you passionate about data governance and looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact? We are on the lookout for a dynamic and motivated P&C Data Governance Leader to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the development and maintenance of robust data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures, ensuring the integrity, security, and optimal use of data across our P&C business.

 

You will work closely with a diverse group of stakeholders to drive data governance initiatives that align with our business objectives. Your responsibilities will include crafting and implementing data governance strategies, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations, and collaborating with data stewards, IT, and business units to establish best practices. You’ll also monitor and enforce data quality standards, conduct audits to identify and mitigate risks, and provide guidance for data-related projects.

 

We are seeking someone with a strong background in data governance, data management, or a related field, and a deep understanding of data governance frameworks and best practices. Proficiency in data quality management, data lineage, and metadata management is essential, as is experience with tools like Semarchy, Anamalo, Manta, and Alation. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are a must, along with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

 

Preferred candidates will have experience in the P&C insurance industry. Familiarity with agile methodologies and project management practices, as well as experience using Jira or similar tools, will be highly valued.

Join us and be a part of a team that promotes a culture of data governance and stewardship, leveraging cutting-edge tools and technologies to drive our P&C business forward.

 

Compensation Grade H5

This role will be filled in a hybrid capacity, incorporating both in-office collaboration with the team and remote work.

Job Description Summary

Nationwide’s industry leading workforce is passionate about creating data solutions that are secure, reliable and efficient in support of our mission to provide extraordinary care. Nationwide embraces an agile work environment and collaborative culture through the understanding of business processes, relationship entities and requirements using data analysis, quality, visualization, governance, engineering, robotic process automation, and machine learning to produce targeted data solutions. If you have the drive and desire to be part of a future forward data enabled culture, we want to hear from you.

As a Data Leader you’ll hire, lead, coach, deploy, and re-deploy data professionals. You’ll enable effective and efficient data analysis and modeling delivery through skill readiness and Best practices. This position ensures the right resources with the appropriate skills are aligned to the right work and are focused on building and implementing best data and modeling practices.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: 

• Leads a team through guidance and support on the execution of data work; responsible for the management of associates including but not limited to performance management, salary planning, training, development, workforce planning, hiring, and disciplinary actions; and attracts, hires, engages and develops the team through impactful recruitment, coaching and feedback.

• Oversees external supplier and consulting relationships.

• 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.

• Provides leadership, guidance, and support on the execution of projects/programs through continuous integration of analytic best practices.

• Drives the development of data analytic capabilities through the development of strategic and tactical plans.

• Oversees technical project documentation to ensure the project direction conforms to the Enterprise Data Strategy.

• Directs team members on effective analysis of programs and communication of the findings to Leadership.

• Develops systems and processes and supervises their use identifying, tracking, measurement, reporting, and analysis of data-intensive projects/programs.

• Provides top-level guidance to teams on needs assessments, potential solutions, and approaches to managing data-intensive work for their assigned projects or programs.

• Encourages and reinforces the sharing of knowledge and best practices related to data.

• Leads the team's participation in data audit activities and alignment with Data Governance policy, standards, and processes.

• Oversees end-to-end direction and deliverables across all data analysis disciplines that directly impact the success programs.

• Responsible for team’s budget and to make budgetary decisions.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to AVP or above, Data Leader; responsible for direct management of five or more data professionals.

Typical Skills and Experiences: 

Education:  Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, business, statistics, math, a related field or comparable experience and education strongly preferred.  Graduate studies in business, statistics, math, computer science or a related field are a plus.

License/Certification/Designation:  Certifications are not required but encouraged.

Experience:  Seven or more years of relevant experience with data management standards or practices.  Two years of leading a project and/or program experience. Extensive experience in data analytics theory and application in a large-scale project or program.  Three years of management experience is preferred. Insurance/financial services industry knowledge a plus.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:  Substantial knowledge of data application and trends. Understanding of data analytics theory and experience with application in a key project and/or program.  Must have the ability to manage a staff, lead through change. Strong oral and written communication skills to interact with all levels of associates, senior management and vendors.

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 HR Business Partner.

Values:  Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions: 

Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not Eligible)

Working Conditions: Normal office environment.

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.

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