AVP, Operations Modernization & Workforce Transformation - Remote Eligible

Associate Vice President, Operations Modernization & Workforce Transformation

If you're passionate about helping people protect what matters most to them at a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, as well as innovating and simplifying processes and operations to provide the best customer value, then Nationwide's Property and Casualty team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, "on your side" goes beyond just words. Our customers and partners are at the center of everything we do and we're looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

The Associate Vice President, Operations Modernization & Workforce Transformation plays a critical role in advancing Personal Lines Operations by leading workforce transformation, global sourcing strategy, and AI enabled workflow automation. This leader shapes how work is delivered across PL Operations—balancing onshore, near shore, offshore and digital execution —while partnering with enterprise teams and operational leaders to accelerate digital adoption, enhance efficiency, and strengthen customer and associate experiences.

Through evaluation of modernization opportunities including AI and automation, serving as the voice of PL Operations, and aligning with global delivery partners, the AVP contributes to building future forward future ready capabilities for PL Operations. This leader drives operational readiness, reinforces digitally enabled and globally integrated ways of working, and ensures that transformation efforts are executed with consistency, transparency, strong vendor governance, and measurable business impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support strategic and forward-facing work by development and refinement of the AI, automation, and digital transformation roadmap for Personal Lines Operations by translating strategy into actionable plans and operational practices.
• Drive workflow innovation by integrating AI tools and intelligent automation into operational practices.
• Partners with business and enterprise teams to evaluate and prioritize AI and automation use cases, conducting feasibility assessments and prioritization, and supporting resource alignment.
• Lead change management, adoption, and performance of digital workflows and AI solutions, monitoring rollout progress, value realization, and user experience.
• Support workforce transformation, helping strengthen digital capabilities, AI literacy, and new ways of working across PL Operations.
• Assist in change leadership activities, including communications, training coordination, stakeholder engagement, and reinforcing adoption of new tools.
• Support day-to-day execution and optimization of the global delivery strategy, aligning with partners to ensure performance, service quality, and operational readiness.
• Monitor global delivery partner performance and identify future forward opportunities for improvement, escalating issues and supporting remediation efforts as needed.
• Collaborate with enterprise risk, data, and analytics teams to strengthen AI governance, standards, and model monitoring, while leveraging predictive analytics to enhance forecasting, decision making, and operational efficiency.
• Promote continuous improvement and innovation, identifying opportunities to simplify workflows, enhance productivity, and scale emerging digital capabilities.
• Serve as the Voice of the Business for PL Operations to inform AI and automation prioritization and strategic decision‑making
• Build and strengthen strategic vendor and partner relationships to advance modernization initiatives and leverage vendor innovation to enhance delivery quality and operational performance.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to VP. Leads 3+ direct reports with indirect reports

Typical Skills and Experiences:

Education: Bachelor's degree or post-secondary studies degree strongly preferred. Relevant professional designations or claims-specific certifications are highly desirable.

Experience: 10 or more years of experience delivering enterprise automation and AI initiatives, leading cross-functional digital transformation, collaborating with global partners, and supporting talent and operating model evolution. 5+ years in leadership capacity at an executive level.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Understanding of AI/ML concepts, automation technologies, and agentic AI systems.
• Familiarity with workflow tools, process automation platforms, and digital operations suites.
• Strong grasp of process redesign methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, process mining).
• Knowledge of data management, model lifecycle practices, quality controls, and monitoring frameworks.

Leadership & Collaboration Skills

• Ability to lead through influence across a global, matrixed organization.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to create clarity from ambiguity and drive adoption of new capabilities.
• Skilled at coaching teams to experiment, prototype, and adopt new technologies.

Strategic & Analytical Skills

• Strong problem solving, analytical thinking, and prioritization capabilities.
• Ability to evaluate automation value, cost to serve impacts, productivity gains, and vendor performance.
• Skilled at designing scalable operating models and future state workflows.

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 Human Resource Business Partner.

Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions:

Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not Eligible)

Working Conditions: Normal office environment; may require limited travel or extended hours during major reviews, regulatory events, or enterprise rollouts.

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.

We currently anticipate accepting applications until 05/01/2026. However, we encourage early submissions, as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline.

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.

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.

This position could be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states.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 888-944-2247.