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!
We are seeking Data Product Specialists to assist with an ongoing project.
These positions will be filled in office or WORK FROM HOME!
As a Data Product Specialist, you will have the opportunity to partner in the development and execution of our transformation initiative to redesign our Property & Casualty data. Individuals in these roles will partner across Data, Technology and the Business to lead development lines in the execution of these initiatives. You will be working with the Claims and Policy & Quote (Agreement) domains to achieve the goals of the project.
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You will be responsible for:
Providing business-minded thought leadership throughout all phases of development.
Assuming traditional Data-focused Product Owner responsibilities:
Backlog management in Jira
Developing business requirements for the IT teams, often translating components of larger projects into the specific needs for the data product.
Managing communication between the IT teams and work requestors throughout the build process.
Supporting the IT teams to resolve blockers when business support is required.
Backlog management, prioritization, and grooming for IT teams
Successful candidates will be self-starters with the ability to operate within an ambiguous environment. Be a strong communicator (written & oral) and organized. Familiarity or experience in Agile Scrum Development and Jira preferred.
Job Description Summary
Are you a problem solver who can drive business goals? If you can take initiative, use both your analytical and creative abilities to make sound decisions and have a desire to solve challenges, we want to hear from you!
As a Specialist, you'll be a resource assigned to perform a specific activity supporting an approved corporate program or project for a limited period of time. The hiring manager will create job expectations for each project position.
Job Description
Provides "project basis staffing" and is temporarily assigned to perform a specific activity in support of an approved corporate project. The assignment is typically two years or less. Project staffing allows management a greater level of flexibility in selecting an incumbent with the needed level of expertise. Because of the temporary status of the project job, the need for specific skills and a fair administration of compensation, the project jobs are staffed on a lateral basis (i.e. the incumbent remains on the same salary grade held before project participation).
Fulfills a short-term or long-term assignment, typically four months or less or two years or less, respectively. Does not involve a permanent transfer. For short-term assignments, salary is administered as normal and the associate's previous position would typically be held open. A long-term project assignment could involve relocation, and the associate's previous position would be re-staffed or eliminated. Qualified associates will typically be provided 60 calendar days to search for a new position at the conclusion of their project assignment and will be assisted by Human Resources.
Demonstrates satisfactory performance of project work. Performance evaluations will be conducted as they would on any job as appropriate. The success of securing a position is contingent upon prior related work experience, satisfactory performance on the project and the availability of open positions matching skills and experience. The associate is expected to compete for positions with other Nationwide associates and/or external applicants. There is no guarantee that the associate leaving the project will secure another position.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationships: Reporting relationships will be determined based on the needs of the assigned project.
Typical Skills and Experiences:
Varies based on project needs. The Project Executive can provide a detailed listing.
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. Some roles may require travel.
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.