Full-Time

Product Manager

Business Continuity

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Guidewire

Guidewire

1,001-5,000 employees

Software platform for P&C insurance industry

Fintech
AI & Machine Learning
Financial Services

Mid, Senior

Mississauga, ON, Canada

Requires in-office presence 10 days per month (every Tuesday and Wednesday, and Monday-Thursday during the in-office week of each month).

Category
Product Management
Product Strategy
Product
Required Skills
Product Management
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • A Product Manager who enjoys working directly with customers to understand their needs and define functional requirements for how our platform services them.
  • Collaborative, self-motivated, positive team player who is curious and has excellent communication skills with experience in working across global time zones.
  • Self-starter with an owner and problem-solving mindset, not afraid of taking initiative and driving solutions.
  • Experience working directly with customers, sales, marketing, and other customer-facing roles.
  • Experience with translating customer needs into functional requirements.
  • Experience with business continuity concepts focusing on cloud and SaaS (Software as a Service) aspects (disaster recovery, high availability, etc.)
  • Knowledge base in cloud technology concepts including workflows, tools, and architecture
  • Experience driving a discovery process including capturing data, analysis, forming a hypothesis, and testing;
  • Experience working with strategic product roadmaps, working on cross-functional teams, measuring outcomes, and delivering results;
  • Excellent English speaking and written communication skills
  • Flexibility and ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced work environment
  • Ability to travel 10-25% of the time as and when necessary
  • Bachelor's degree in technology or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years of technically oriented Product Management experience
Responsibilities
  • Gain an in-depth understanding of the cloud ecosystem that enables Guidewire applications, the market, competition, and user requirements.
  • Work with Customers to understand their needs, business drivers and to identify opportunities with a focus on the business continuity of the platform.
  • Seek opportunities to generate new revenue streams for the Guidewire Cloud Platform with a focus on platform features supporting various aspects of business continuity (including disaster recovery, high availability, immutable backups, etc.)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to discover and evaluate opportunities, and prioritize and refine solutions.
  • Work collaboratively with other Product managers, Go To Market, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, UX, Operations, Enablement and other Business teams to define and maximize the value of our solutions.
  • Envision smart solutions to complex problems while collaborating as needed across regions, product areas, and functions.
  • Work with Engineering and development-facing Product Managers to build and communicate roadmaps and requirements to teams and appropriate stakeholders.
  • Provide input and participate in quarterly planning meetings.
  • Continuously convert chaos to clarity for the team.

Guidewire Software provides technology solutions specifically for the Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance industry. Its software platform helps insurers manage operations like underwriting, policy administration, billing, and claims management through a subscription-based model. Guidewire differentiates itself by integrating digital tools, core systems, analytics, and artificial intelligence, enabling insurers to modernize and stay competitive. The company's goal is to empower P&C insurers to enhance their workflows and customer experiences.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$24.1M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2001

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for cloud-native solutions boosts Guidewire's partnerships and integrations.
  • Guidewire's consistent IDC FinTech Rankings enhance its market position and client attraction.
  • Investment firms' growing stakes in Guidewire indicate confidence in its growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • New insurtech entrants like OneSpan may erode Guidewire's market share.
  • Rapid technological changes could outpace Guidewire's innovation capabilities.
  • Economic downturns may reduce IT spending, impacting Guidewire's subscription revenue.

What makes Guidewire unique

  • Guidewire specializes in P&C insurance technology, offering a comprehensive software platform.
  • The company provides cloud-based solutions, ensuring modernized core systems for insurers.
  • Guidewire's SaaS model offers recurring revenue through subscription, implementation, and support fees.

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Benefits

Financial: Receive market-competitive pay and incentive programs—because you deserve it! To help future-proof your income, we offer generous support through retirement savings plans.

Health & Wellness: Keep your physical and emotional health in tip-top shape with health insurance for you and your family, an employee assistance program, annual wellness reimbursement, and access to wellness resources.

Flexible Working: Work in an environment where you’ll have the freedom and trust to make an impact, with time for your life outside of work.

Downtime: Relax and kick back through our generous paid time-off programs. Make a difference in your community with three volunteer days each year. Take your own personal day of rest with My Day. We also offer ample paid leave for all new parents.

Continual Development: We encourage self-directed learning, giving you every chance to become a better version of yourself, both professionally and personally. At Guidewire, lifelong learning is here for the taking.

Career Mobility: Your career opportunities are only limited by your own imagination. Guidewire’s community is filled with chances to expand your horizons across any of our teams or worldwide locations.