Job Summary:
Guidewire Software is widely recognized as the leading provider of software solutions for the Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance industry. They are seeking a Manager, Technical Program Management to serve as a liaison between the Product Development Organization and the InfoSec organization, managing a team of TPMs to execute strategic initiatives that strengthen Guidewireโs security posture.
Responsibilities:
โข Manage the agreement of Security strategy, and set the implementation plans to ensure operational effectiveness while taking capacity and overall business priorities into account
โข Manage teams to reach the Security goals and overcome challenges
โข Track and provide Executive reporting on the statuses of the Product Security initiatives and goals
โข Take the lead in working with affected cross functional organizations in the resolution of complex security vulnerabilities (Engineering, Security, IT, Legal, Communications, Customer Support, Professional Services)
โข Ensure emergency response teams remediate complex high security vulnerabilities that require "all-hands on deck" response to eliminate the threat within industry SLA: implement compensating controls, and deliver permanent fixes to customers
โข Provide required communication to Guidewire Management team, and customers on status of vulnerability, plan for resolution, and if there is evidence of exploitation
โข Partner with the Security, PDO, and Cloud Operations teams to proactively identify areas of improvements for Guidewire's Security posture, implement scalable solutions, and foster a culture of continuous growth that increases efficiency, execution quality, and team collaboration
โข Thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments, adapting to shifting priorities and evolving business needs with composure and focus
โข Facilitate program governance by identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing risks, and developing mitigation and contingency plans
โข Proactively manage stakeholder expectations, ensuring alignment on priorities, timelines, and deliverables throughout the program lifecycle
Qualifications:
Required:
โข Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
โข 10+ years of experience with interdisciplinary teams managing complex, cross-functional software development or IT/cloud infrastructure programs in a fast-paced environment
โข Strong understanding of security risk and how to mitigate them
โข Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
โข Crisis and escalation management experience
Preferred:
โข Professional Program/Project Management certifications a plus
โข Familiarity with usage of AI capabilities of project tracking and reporting tools is a plus
Company:
Guidewire Software provides core back-end systems software to the global property, casual and worker's compensation insurance industry. Founded in 2001, the company is headquartered in San Mateo, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.