Technical Program Management, Guidewire
Guidewire Security
$142-214k
Back-end software for P&C insurance
Job no longer available
Back-end software for P&C insurance
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$142-214k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To constantly improve, so insurance companies can successfully respond to customer needs in a world where technology and risk are changing dramatically.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate understands security risks, software product and platform context, process efficiency and can effectively communicate with technical and non-technical audiences
- B.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other relevant technical fields
- 5+ years of experience managing complex, cloud-scale technical security programs for an enterprise
- Experience with cloud platform and SaaS security required
- Experience with SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI, or equivalent required
- You evangelize proactive security within the organization and educate and influence stakeholders in building a secure environment
- You are a pragmatic security expert and hands-on technical leader
- You understand emerging and tried and tested security technology and how it applies to both cloud products and an enterprise environment
- You enjoy working on hard problems with no clear answers and can instantly design, scope, and iterate to create prototypes to demonstrate value
- You have experience managing security programs for a cloud company and its practical applications
- You understand the value of efficient processes and constantly look to improve them for productive scaling
- You are data driven, analytical, and can turn information into action
- SaaS- Application Security experience is a must
What the job involves
- Guidewire is looking for a Sr. Technical Program Management, Guidewire Security to curate product security features and drive execution of critical security programs aligned with Guidewire’s security maturity strategy
- This role will report to the Director of Technical Program Management, InfoSec
- You will be driving key security initiatives in collaboration with Product, Engineering, and Enterprise teams/stakeholders
- Create specifications, prioritize requirements and propose a roadmap of security features
- Act as a subject matter expert for the product's security capabilities
- Collaborate with the engineering team building the product to clarify requirements and specifications
- Manage complex and cloud-scale technical security programs to meet Guidewire’s business objectives
- Define and lead roadmap execution for critical security functions and programs
- Develop strong partnerships and feedback loops with leaders and stakeholders across the organization
- Lead with data and promote a culture of metrics driven decision-making
- Be a thought leader to drive strategic change and help advance our security maturity
- Mentor and grow the existing security program management team
- Communicate effectively verbally and in written form, both internal and external to Guidewire
Our take
Insurance is an age-old industry rooted in ancient technology. Despite the substantial power and revenue of these companies, their backend systems have become outdated, leading to rising relative costs. The challenge of modernizing such entrenched systems has been a significant hurdle for many insurers.
Guidewire is at the forefront of transforming Property and Casualty insurance by offering cutting-edge software solutions delivered via the cloud. The company is dedicated to evolving its offerings through close collaboration with its extensive customer base. This intimate engagement helps Guideire refine and enhance its cloud solutions to better meet the needs of it sclients.
Despite its successes in facilitating the cloud transition, the future may see the emergence of insurance providers built on entirely different infrastructures. Guidewire's ability to adapt and leverage its expertise and adapt will be crucial for maintaining its role as a leading technology provider.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
2% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Mar 2008
$0.8m
SERIES C
Sep 2007
$24m
SERIES C
Total funding: $24.8m
Company HQ
South San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
Leadership
Mike Rosenbaum
(CEO, not founder)Prior to Guidewire, they led Product Management and Go-To-Market Strategy for core CRM products at Salesforce and served in the US Navy as a Submarine Officer.
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