Consultant, Business Project Management at Nationwide Mutual Insurance

If youre passionate about helping people protect what matters most to them as well as innovating and simplifying processes and operations to provide the best customer value then Nationwides Property and Casualty 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 were looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.In addition to core project management responsibilities this role will lead coordination of agent participation in Premier events and support strategic planning for large-scale meetings. Key activities include:Managing centralized guest rosters and ensuring alignment across planning units.Facilitating cross-functional collaboration with Sports Marketing Meetings & Events Compliance and Chiefs of Staff.Driving event timelines and deliverables including invitations host prep materials and guest communications.Developing and distributing host materials (talking points bios seating assignments).Coordinating post-event surveys and reporting synthesizing feedback and KPIs to assess ROI.Maintaining Salesforce records of participation and providing regular updates to leadership.Supporting process optimization and documentation for scalable planning.This work is cyclical with heavier involvement during Fall (planning and kickoff) Winter/Spring (event execution) and Late Spring/Summer (reporting and analysis).This is a hybrid role based out of the Scottsdale AZ office. The role will be filled in in Scottsdale AZ and current remote associates will also be considered.This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.Job Description SummaryWe are a versatile group of individuals working together to meet the needs of our customers. We value knowledge strong business savvy and contributing to a stellar team environment. If you thrive in a busy engaging work environment we want to know more about you!As a Consultant youll manage projects to drive business objectives. You will identify and develop business process mapping and recommend and implement policies and procedures for new and existing business processes. Youll support the business administration functions for your assigned area.Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities:Coordinates and prioritizes all aspects of projects including: planning communication execution and completion.Develops and controls timelines including regularly re-assessing risks throughout project life. Revises project plans on an ongoing basis to maintain alignment with other projects and the business strategy.Coordinates business/systems unit resources to log issues designs processes and implements solutions. Maintains awareness of customer and systems requirements and conforms to those requirements.Responsible for internal and external resource management budgeting and cost containment.Provides mentorship and feedback to project team members.Recommends and implements policies and procedures for new business processes and manages these processes upon completion of the project. Communicates process changes to impacted business units.May perform other responsibilities as assigned.Reporting Relationships: Reports to Manager/Director or Officer. This is an individual contributor position.Typical Skills and Experiences:Education: Undergraduate studies in business mathematics or related field.License/Certification/Designation: Project Management Certification preferred.Experience: Six years of work experience in project management. Business process mapping experience preferred.Knowledge Abilities and Skills: Strong knowledge of project management concepts and techniques. Working knowledge of business terminology systems and data processing policies practices and procedures. Knowledge of business-related systems concepts and requirements preferred. Strong relationship building skills. Outstanding project management skills. Strong negotiation and problem solving skills. Proven decision making skills for problem identification and selection of alternatives. Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to prepare technical reports and formal presentations.Other criteria including leadership skills competencies and experiences may take precedence.Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by business unit Officer and Human Resources Officer.Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.Job Conditions:Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)Working Conditions: Normal office environment; may be required to travel and work flexible hours.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.BenefitsWe have an array of benefits to fit your needs including: medical/dental/vision life insurance short and long term disability coveragepaid 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. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.Smoke-Free Iowa Statement: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises as well as company issued vehicles. The company offers designated smoking areas in which smoking is permitted at each individual location. The Act prohibits retaliation for reporting complaints or violations. For more information on the Iowa Smokefree Air Act individuals may contact the Smokefree Air Act Helpline at .NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.Required Experience:Contract Key Skills Law Enforcement,ABB,CMS,Information Technology Sales,Insurance Management,Client Services Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1