Technical Program Management, Guidewire

• 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

• 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

Total funding: $24.8m

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.