Hiring: Director, Staff Operations (Middle Market) Company: Nationwide Location: Des Moines, IA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 13:46:59 Target Skills & Keywords : Program Management, Project Management About the job Experience: •Typically, ten or more years of demonstrated experience in business management with emphasis on financial analysis, project management and leadership. At least five years of management experience required. •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. •Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values. Required Skills: •Establishes and maintains processes to ensure alignment of business initiatives and business results. •Facilitates the definition, maintenance and improvements of processes to provide cost-effective stewardship of assets and results. •Directs the financial management, project/resources budgeting and resource planning processes for the business unit, product or functional assignments. Provides executive level reporting and analysis. •Manages additional support services such as facilities, communications, licensing, reporting, accounting, office services, etc. •Adheres to operational standards and methods, analyzes problem situations and acquires data. •Serves as key member of business unit leadership team. •Serves as primary liaison to other operations/business units for affected operations and/or products. •Manages associates, including performance management, salary planning and administration, training and development, workflow and organizational planning, hiring and placement and disciplinary actions. Qualifications: •Undergraduate studies in business, accounting and finance preferred. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!