Full-Time

Technical Product Manager

Updated on 4/30/2024

Guidewire

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud-based platform for P&C insurance management

Data & Analytics

Fintech

Mid, Senior

Birmingham, AL, USA

Required Skills

AWS

Product Design

Requirements

Strong understanding and experience with AWS services, containerization, and container orchestration
Ability to define and articulate product roadmaps with solid use cases and associated ROI
Detail feature requirements/specifications with clear acceptance criteria for each software release
Establish a shared vision across the company and build consensus on priorities
Collaborate with internal engineering and operations teams for product design, development, testing, release, and maintenance
Find and lead opportunities for revenue growth, customer adoption, and improved customer satisfaction
Comfortable managing product backlogs

Responsibilities

Gain in-depth understanding of Guidewire applications, cloud ecosystem, market, competition, and user requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and maximize the value of solutions
Develop smart solutions to complex problems and collaborate across regions and functions
Build and communicate roadmaps and requirements with teams and stakeholders
Launch new products and features, test performance, and iterate quickly
Act as a power user of the products and accept features built by the team

We are seeking a Senior Technical Product Manager to join our world-class product team.  We own the cloud layer which supports the foundation of our leading P&C applications, and we define the key platform features that will drive customer adoption and growth. You will work with global teams spanning product management, P&C insurance domain experts, operations and engineering.

What Will You Do

Gain an in-depth understanding of Guidewire applications, the cloud ecosystem that enables them, the market, competition, and user requirements.
Work collaboratively with Engineering, UX, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Enablement teams to define and maximize the value of our solutions.
Develop smart solutions to complex problems while collaborating as needed across regions, product areas, and functions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to discover and test opportunities, and prioritize and refine solutions.
Build and communicate roadmaps and requirements with teams and appropriate stakeholders.
Launch new products and features, test their performance and iterate quickly.
Will be power user of the products and will be accepting the features built by the team

We’re looking for someone who:

has a strong understanding and experience with AWS services, containerization and container orchestration (Docker & Kubernetes etc.
can define and articulate product roadmaps with solid use cases and associated ROI.
will detail feature requirements/specifications with clear acceptance criteria for each software release.
is able to establish a shared vision across the company by building consensus on priorities leading to product execution.
will collaborate with internal engineering and operations teams, through the design, development, testing, release, and maintenance of the product to ensure its quality and successful delivery.
can find and lead opportunities for revenue growth, customer adoption and improved customer satisfaction.
is comfortable managing product backlogs because there should be a priority for getting things done.

But it would be great if the candidate has:

been certified as an AWS Cloud Practitioner
an understanding of containerization and container orchestration (Docker & Kubernetes).
familiarity with AHA.
can travel 5-10% of the time as and when necessary

About Guidewire

Guidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. We combine digital, core, analytics, and AI to deliver our platform as a cloud service. More than 540+ insurers in 40 countries, from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world, run on Guidewire.

As a partner to our customers, we continually evolve to enable their success. We are proud of our unparalleled implementation track record with 1600+ successful projects, supported by the largest R&D team and partner ecosystem in the industry. Our Marketplace provides hundreds of applications that accelerate integration, localization, and innovation.

For more information, please visit www.guidewire.com and follow us on Twitter: @Guidewire_PandC.

Guidewire Software, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to an inclusive workplace, and believe that a diversity of perspectives, abilities, and cultures is a key to our success. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. All offers are contingent upon passing a criminal history and other background checks where it’s applicable to the position.

Disability Accommodations and Guidewire’s Appeals Process. Guidewire provides accommodations to the hiring process to create a fair opportunity for candidates with disabilities to contend for open positions. Accommodation requests should be directed to (650) 356-4940 or [email protected]. If things do not go as hoped, we invite you to use our appeals process. Guidewire promises to independently review any denied accommodation and any decision not to offer you the position. The appeals process is the same in either case. Within five business days of receiving a notice of denial of an accommodation, or receiving a notice of your non-selection for a vacancy, call (650) 356-4940 or e-mail [email protected] to make an appeal. Guidewire will assign a new decision-maker to review the request and/or hiring decision, who will then notify you in writing of a decision within 10 business days.

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Guidewire delivers a robust platform equipped for Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance companies, integrating digital, core, analytics, and machine learning technologies primarily through cloud services. As a global entity serving more than 540 insurers across 40 countries, this company not only supports the entire insurance lifecycle but also promotes substantial growth and continual innovation in the industry. This comprehensive approach and international expertise make it an excellent workplace for professionals looking to impact the insurance sector leveraging leading technological advancements.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$348.6M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2001

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 1%

1 year growth

↑ 2%

2 year growth

↑ 9%

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.