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Technical Program Manager

Guidewire Software

Philadelphia, PA
Full Time
Senior
106k-204k
15 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Guidewire is widely recognized as the leading provider of software solutions for the Property & Casualty Insurance industry and is actively working to extend its market leadership by delivering the next generation of cloud solutions to solve key challenges our customers face. These innovative solutions will empower our customers to unlock innovation, pursue new market opportunities, and reimagine how they do business in P&C. Guidewire combines digital, core, analytics, and AI to deliver its platform as a cloud service, serving more than 540+ insurers in 40 countries, with a strong track record of successful projects and a large R&D team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and be accountable for a specific program area, driving the end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional initiatives from initiation through launch and post-release success.
  • Manage scope, complexity, and impact of programs by aligning stakeholders, driving execution plans, and ensuring delivery meets business and customer outcomes.
  • Lead and collaborate across functions, working closely with Product Management, Engineering, and internal teams to ensure successful program execution.
  • Navigate ambiguity and evaluate complex situations, making data-informed decisions and aligning stakeholders to drive toward shared goals.
  • Identify, manage, and coordinate dependencies and integrations across projects, teams, and systems to ensure smooth execution and alignment.
  • Continuously assess and evolve delivery processes; recommend and implement improvements that increase efficiency, execution quality, and team collaboration.
  • Facilitate program governance by identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing risks, and developing mitigation and contingency plans.
  • Proactively manage stakeholder expectations, ensuring alignment on priorities, timelines, and deliverables throughout the program lifecycle.
  • Communicate effectively at all organizational levels through verbal updates, written summaries, and visual dashboards.
  • Lead cross-functional meetings and workshops, guiding teams on best practices, process adherence, and delivery excellence.
  • Build and maintain detailed program and project schedules, highlighting key tasks, milestones, and critical paths across multiple teams.

Requirements

  • 5-7 years of experience managing complex, cross-functional software development or cloud infrastructure programs in a fast-paced environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
  • Professional Program/Project Management certifications a plus.
  • Experience leading programs using Cloud Technologies and understanding agile tools and concepts.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Monday, Aha, or other project tracking and reporting tools is a plus.

Nice to Have

  • Master's degree in a related field.
  • Professional Program/Project Management certifications.
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence, Monday, Aha, or similar tools.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

Benefits & Perks

  • US base salary range of $106,000 - $204,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits.

Working at Guidewire Software

Guidewire is committed to an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. The company values diversity of perspectives, abilities, and cultures as key to its success.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 15, 2025
Job CategoryProgram Management
Salary106k-204k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

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About Guidewire Software

Website

guidewire.com

Company Size

1001-5000 employees

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Industry

Software Publishers

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