Chief P&C Data

Chief P&C Data & Insights OfficerIf you're passionate about helping people protect what matters most to them, and innovating and simplifying processes 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 are at the center of everything we do and we're looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.Job Description SummaryThe Chief P&C Data & Insights Officer is responsible for unlocking the value of governed data across P&C to drive growth, operational efficiency, and support performance measurement of our broader P&C outcomes. Positioned within the P&C Business Performance Office, the Chief P&C Data & Insights Officer ensures that data and insights are directly embedded in decision-making and business execution. Responsibilities include ownership of the P&C data portfolio, data prioritization and value realization, group-level data management and governance, liaison with technology and risk functions, and leadership of data culture and talent development.Key Responsibilities:P&C Data Portfolio OwnershipEstablish and lead a comprehensive P&C data and insight strategy aligned to business prioritiesPartner with BU Presidents and their value chain leaders to identify opportunities where data can drive performance and advance the P&C organization / BUs in achieving their outcomesOwn the full lifecycle of data initiatives, ensuring resources are used effectively, outcomes are measurable, and efforts are coordinated across BUsFacilitate cross-functional collaboration to embed data initiatives into operationsData Prioritization and Value RealizationLead structured efforts to prioritize data and insight use cases that support key KPIs and drive P&C valueApply classification frameworks (e.g., Critical Data Elements, Priority Data Elements, Non-Priority Data Elements) along with value-based criteria to focus P&Cs data investmentsUse stakeholder feedback to continuously refine a multi-year P&C data roadmap with data priorities, and ensure value is realized from data effortsAdvise on third-party data sources and usage, specifically: availability of 3rd party data, opportunities to rationalize sources and quality / fit-for-use of the data within P&CP&C Group Level Data Management & GovernanceServe as the Business Delivery Executive (BDE) for Project Hercules, guiding delivery of foundational data capabilities across P&CCollaborate with IT to maintain a unified, trusted data platform and partner with IT to ensure foundational enablers (e.g., metadata, lineage, glossary) are aligned to business needs and governance requirementsOffer input into the strategic direction for data governance, including policies, standards, and operating model (given the shared nature of this with the IT organization today).Monitor and report on the health of data across the P&C organization to ensure it is reliable, complete, and actionable.Ensure data is structured, standardized, and consumable to support AI/ML enablement across P&CConvene a regular cadence of P&C-wide governance forums (e.g., Data Steering Committee, Data Governance Council) to share progress, resolve escalations, and set P&C level prioritiesPartners with IT to ensure business requirements are reflected in the selection and configuration of ETL and data consumption / visualization tools (i.e. Dataiku, Tableau, PowerBI). Defines P&C standards for self-service data consumption and visualization solutions (with technology enablement)Liaison to Technology and Risk FunctionsRepresent P&C in enterprise level governance forums including but not limited to Data Risk Council, Data Ethics Committee, etc.Advocate for P&C data requirements with IT to ensure platforms support both business use cases and access needsCollaborate with security, compliance, and legal teams to manage privacy, risk, and emerging data-related threatsData Culture and Talent DevelopmentPromote a data-driven culture across the P&C organizationMentor and grow high-potential talent in data and insight rolesLeads a P&C data center of excellence to connect and support P&C data and insight associates. This includes establishing best practices, common standards, and a community of practice to drive consistent execution of data capabilitiesChampions data literacy and bringing forth external perspective on evolving data operating models and other data/insight related topics (ex. Generative AI, Tooling, Visualization) to P&C leadership teams as appropriateMay perform other responsibilities as assigned.Reporting Relationships: This job reports to: SVP, Business Performance P&C leads a team of Data and Insights professionalsTypical Skills and Experiences:Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, data science, information systems, or a related field required. Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, Master's in Data/Analytics, or related discipline) preferred, especially with demonstrated enterprise or cross-functional leadership experienceLicenses/Certifications/Designations: Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Data Management Professional [CDMP], Certified Analytics Professional, or similar) are a plus but not requiredExperience: 1015 years of progressive leadership experience, including substantial responsibility in data management, business intelligence, governance, planning, or enterprise data strategy. Preferred experience in actuarial / finance / underwriting / claims data disciplines and associated large scale programs. Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior executives in large, matrixed organizations. Proven experience managing teams and coordinating with IT, compliance, and business partners to deliver enterprise data solutionsKnowledge, Abilities and Skills:Strategic Thinking: Ability to align data and insights to organization wide objectives and translate strategy into executable roadmapsData Governance: Deep understanding of data quality, traceability and governance practices at scaleStakeholder Alignment & Influence: Proven ability to lead through influence and build strong relationships across business, technology, and risk functionsBusiness and Data Acumen: Strong grasp of operational performance levers, data's role in decision-making, and insurance fundamentalsCommunication & Change Leadership: Ability to communicate complex data concepts clearly and drive business adoption of data practices and toolsAnalytical Problem Solving: Skilled in diagnosing root causes, applying structured thinking, and developing scalable, data-driven solutionsValues: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.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: Not Eligible (Exempt)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.We currently anticipate accepting applications until 09/30/2025. 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