Full-Time

Product Manager

Data Platform, Data Access

Posted on 8/2/2024

Guidewire

Guidewire

1,001-5,000 employees

Software platform for P&C insurance industry

Fintech
AI & Machine Learning
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$150k - $180kAnnually

Senior

San Mateo, CA, USA

Hybrid position based in San Mateo, CA.

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Sales
UI/UX Design
AWS
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 5+ years product management experience.
  • 5+ years of experience working with technical architecture of cloud solutions & security.
  • This role requires conceptual understanding & knowledge of micro services, distributed systems, AWS (Amazon Web Services), Big Data ecosystem.
  • Cloud native software delivery experience. Ability to manage complex initiatives with limited supervision.
  • You are driven, focused, and quick to take ownership of your work.
  • Adaptable, resilient, and able to thrive in ambiguity.
  • You should feel comfortable with data ingestion, cataloging, integration, and enrichment concepts and techniques and be able to understand how data relates to end user analytics requirements and applications.
  • Technical knowledge of big data & cloud technologies, services, tooling & infrastructure preferred.
  • Experience working with different technologies used for data integration and data replication is preferred.
  • Experience working with AWS and its native services, like EMR, Redshift, MSK is a plus.
  • Experience working with B2B SaaS (software as a service) companies is a plus.
  • Software engineering experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Lead one or more engineering teams through the ideation, technical development, and launch of innovative product capabilities, geared towards ingestion of data into the platform.
  • Drive feature level design sessions and product development with engineers, architects & UX.
  • Establish shared vision across the company by building consensus on priorities leading to product execution.
  • Define and analyze metrics that inform the success of products.
  • Maximize efficiency in a constantly evolving environment where the process is fluid and creative solutions are the norm.
  • Work with your manager and peers to ensure alignment of your team's work with the larger Data platform and analytic organization's roadmap.
  • Gather and define the requirements that will be used to research and innovate new methods of data acquisition in the cloud.
  • Be the expert who can help customers, QA, support, sales, and other groups with questions about our cloud native data infrastructure and products.
  • Manage dependencies across different teams and ensure features are delivered on time.
  • Triage prioritize and respond to customer issues and escalations. Develop a deep understanding of customers’ needs, goals and challenges in order to ensure successful adoption of Data Access products.

Guidewire Software provides technology solutions specifically for the Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance industry. Their 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 into its offerings, which supports insurers in modernizing their processes. The company's goal is to empower P&C insurers to enhance their efficiency and competitiveness in a rapidly changing market.

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.

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