Technical Product Manager, Guidewire

$110-208k

AWS
Docker
Kubernetes
Mid and Senior level
San Francisco Bay Area

Office located in San Mateo, CA

Guidewire

Back-end software for P&C insurance

Open for applications

Guidewire

Back-end software for P&C insurance

1001+ employees

B2BEnterpriseInsuranceSaaSDevOpsCloud Computing

Open for applications

$110-208k

AWS
Docker
Kubernetes
Mid and Senior level
San Francisco Bay Area

Office located in San Mateo, CA

1001+ employees

B2BEnterpriseInsuranceSaaSDevOpsCloud Computing

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

  • Has a strong understanding and experience with AWS services
  • 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

Desirable

  • 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

What the job involves

  • 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
  • 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

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.

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Top investors

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back within 2 weeks

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 values

  • Integrity: We build and maintain honest, candid, and caring relationships with clients, potential customers, partners, investors, and of course, each other!
  • Rationality: All we do is supported by factual evidence—whether it’s building awesome products, making decisions, or communicating with each other
  • Collegiality: We’re in it together—so we’re all equal. We work in professional harmony, with respect, without arrogance, and as part of a structure where responsibility is shared and owned by all of us

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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