Summary
Guidewire is looking for a Technical Program Manager within its Security organization to lead execution of critical security programs aligned with Guidewire’s security maturity strategy. In this role you will drive complex, high impact security programs, partnering with Product, Engineering, and Enterprise teams/stakeholders. This role will report to the Director of Security Customer Success.At Guidewire we use AI to work smarter and treat securing AI as part of our mission. The ideal candidate understands security risks, product and platform context and process efficiency. They naturally view every program, process and tool through an AI lens; asking where AI can help and where it creates new risks to manage. They communicate well with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Job Description
ResponsibilitiesManage complex and cloud-scale technical security programs to meet Guidewire’s business objectives
Define and lead roadmap execution for critical security functions and programs
Evaluate program design, tooling and workflows through an AI lens, identifying where AI and automation can reduce manual effort and improve outcomes across the security organization
Champion responsible adoption of AI within the Security organization including AI assisted program management, reporting, and analysis in your own work
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, while holding stakeholders accountable
Be a thought leader to drive strategic change and help advance our security maturity, including how AI is reshaping the security landscape
Communicate effectively verbally and in written form, both internal and external stakeholders including execs, engineering leads, consultants, and vendors
You are a pragmatic security expert and a hands-on technical program manager
You are genuinely curious about AI and actively use AI tools in your daily work, stay current on AI capabilities and default to asking “how can AI improve this?” when evaluating any program, process or problem
You understand emerging and tried and tested security technology including AI enabled security technology and how it applies to both cloud products and an enterprise environment
You are open minded and comfortable with ambiguity as AI rapidly changes the security landscape, and you can distinguish genuine AI value from hype
You evangelize proactive security within the organization and educate and influence stakeholders in building a secure environment, including secure and responsible AI adoption
You enjoy working on hard problems with no clear answers and can work with SMEs to design, scope, and iterate to create prototypes to demonstrate value
You have experience driving 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, leveraging automation and AI where it drives measurable benefit
You are data driven, analytical, and can turn information into action
B.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other relevant technical fields
5+ years of experience documenting processes, security requirements, and managing complex cloud-scale technical security programs for an enterprise company
3+ years of experience with managing IGA, privilege assessment management, Zero Trust, and single sign-on solutions programs
Experience with SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI, or equivalent preferred
Familiarity with application of the NIST Cyber Security Framework towards security program maturity
Experience evaluating of governing enterprise AI adoption (AI usage policies, AI tool assessments, model/data risk considerations) preferred
Demonstrate end-to-end ownership of security and across multiple teams, influence product security program direction and plans
Strong business acumen with excellent organizational, problem-solving, and negotiating skills
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or another relevant technical field
- 5+ years of experience documenting processes, defining security requirements, and managing complex cloud-scale technical security programs for an enterprise company
- 3+ years of experience managing IGA, privilege assessment management, Zero Trust, and single sign-on solution programs
- Familiarity with applying the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to security program maturity
- Experience with SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI, or equivalent
- Experience evaluating and governing enterprise AI adoption, including AI usage policies, AI tool assessments, and model or data risk considerations
- End-to-end ownership of security across multiple teams and ability to influence product security program direction and plans
- Strong business acumen and excellent organizational, problem-solving, and negotiating skills
- Pragmatic security expertise and hands-on technical program management experience
- Experience driving security programs for a cloud company and applying them practically
- Ability to use AI tools, assess AI capabilities, and identify responsible AI applications and risks
- Ability to work with ambiguity, collaborate with subject matter experts, and design or iterate prototypes
Guidewire Software Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Guidewire Software and has not been reviewed or approved by Guidewire Software.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work options and distinctive global mobility programs enable remote/hybrid arrangements and short-term or longer-term cross-border work opportunities. Feedback suggests these options are a meaningful differentiator for those valuing location flexibility.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited PTO in the U.S., dedicated volunteer time, and a personal 'My Day' accompany generous parental leave. These elements indicate a broad time-off offering that supports rest, community engagement, and family needs.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants (RSUs) and an employee stock purchase plan are positioned as significant parts of total compensation. Stock-based components can enhance overall pay, with value influenced by market conditions.
Guidewire Software Insights
What We Do
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, 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 1,000+ 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.
Why Work With Us
We're focused on each and every employees' personal and professional development, and offer internal career mobility programs and growth opportunities that make Guidewire unique. Other perks like generous PTO, flexible working, our Guidewire Gives Back charitabeland our "Work From Almost Anywhere" program support our employees' work-life balance
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