Manager, Software Engineering Product Manager (PLS Product Pricing)

Manager, Software Engineering Product Manager (PLS Product Pricing) 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 230 West St Ste 150, Columbus, OH 43215 Hybrid work Full-time Nationwide 4,135 reviews Full-time If you're passionate about being part of a dynamic organization that enables a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales to drive innovation and adopt new technologies that deliver business results, then Nationwide's 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 will work a hybrid schedule coming into the Columbus, Ohio office 2 days per week on Mondays & Tuesdays. This role is to support the Personal Lines Solutions (PLS) Product Pricing Value Stream. Pricing team is growing with increased scope to deliver multiple initiatives related to profitable actions like Pricing Sophistication, PUL Redesign, Protectors...etc. These initiatives will help enable profitable growth, respond to market volatility, provide desired customer discounts, and improve rate for risk. This is one of the value streams in P&C that has been growing continuously from the past 5 years. You will have the opportunity to join an amazing team and organization that is continually pushing the boundaries of how we deliver. This role demands technical thought leadership, adaptability, and a growth mindset. Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following: Strong people leadership experience with building and leading high performing teams. Focus on Quality, Value and ROI of applications through strategic, tactical, and operational management. Strong passion towards driving AI, continuous improvement and innovation to enable business outcomes. Successful delivery in a fast paced, complex, and challenging environment. Strategic alignment between Technology and Business priorities. Basic knowledge of Guidewire Insurance suit is a plus. Looking for a self-driven leader who can guide and help the team to grow.

What We Offer:

Very engaged leadership team that helps each other learn and grow. It is a good opportunity to be part of a very big team impacting PLS growth directly. Pricing Sophistication project is one of the biggest and most important initiatives of P&C. Lead various efforts that align with our strategy and expand your skill set. We are committed to your professional development. An opportunity to innovate. We welcome new and creative ideas from everyone on the team. #LI-AC1 Job Description Summary If you're enthusiastic about delivering secure technology solutions to support a company providing extraordinary care to its customers, then Nationwide Technology is the place for you. Nationwide's industry-leading technology workforce embraces an agile work environment and a collaborative culture to deliver outstanding solutions and results. If that sounds like something you aspire to, we want to hear from you! As a Software Engineering Product Manager, you'll be accountable for a suite of in house or third party applications. You'll lead teams of technology professionals to enable business outcomes and provide reliable customer-centric solutions and experiences.

Job Description Key Responsibilities:

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. Partners with leaders to ensure a viable total cost of ownership and ongoing health and wellness of applications. Assists in the development and implementation of application suite roadmaps through the evaluation of business needs, competitive landscape, technology currency and information security considerations. Manages risk mitigation controls and provides support for internal and external audits. Supports the engineering build of the application suite and non technical efforts for the products. Represents voice of the customer, acts in a forward-facing role to business partners as an active member of a portfolio management team in the advocation of business case development, planning, financial management and evaluation of portfolio. Hire and develop talent, provide consistent coaching and feedback. Responsible for delivery availability and resiliency following established operating mechanisms and best practices. May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to Technology Director or above. Leads a team of 5 or more technology professionals.

Typical Skills and Experiences:

Education:

Undergraduate studies in management information systems, engineering, math, computer science or comparable experience and education preferred.

Experience:

Six years of experience in application suite management with four years or more leading numerous teams across multiple technologies. Proven experience in empowering and building an engaged team.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

Detailed understanding and knowledge of the systems development life cycle and modern methodologies, practices, tools, and techniques. Solid understanding of concepts and techniques in project delivery, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis. Ability to develop and implement roadmap strategies. Proven decision-making and problem-solving skills. Coaching and career development of team. Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships. Insurance/financial services industry knowledge is a plus. 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 Resources Business Partner.

Values:

Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions:

Overtime Eligibility:

Not Eligible (Exempt)

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment. Associates may have on-call responsibility after normal working hours and/or on weekends.

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. 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.

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. Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for

Part-Time Roles:

Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule. The national salary range for

Manager, Software Engineering Product Manager :

$118,000.00-$222,000.00 The expected starting salary range for

Manager, Software Engineering Product Manager :

$118,000.00 - $178,000.00 Job Category Technology Position Type Full Time Posted 2026-05-06T07:08:01.019665+00:00 Location(s) Ohio - Columbus, Three Nationwide Plaza Line of Business Entity Recruiter Hiring Manager Experience Level Req ID 097989