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Technical Program Management, Security

Guidewire Software is a technology company providing a comprehensive software platform for the Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance industry, enabling insurers to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently.

Guidewire Software

Employee count: 1001-5000

Salary: CA$120K – CA$150K per year

Canada only

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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. This role will report to the Director of Program Management, Security. In this role, you will drive complex, enterprise-facing security programs across Identity, Access, and Zero Trust, partnering closely with Business Technology, Security Engineering, and business stakeholders. The ideal candidate understands security risks, software product and platform context, process efficiency and can effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • 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, while holding stakeholders accountable.

  • Be a thought leader to drive strategic change and help advance our security maturity

  • Communicate effectively verbally and in written form, both internal and external stakeholders including execs, engineering leads, consultants, and vendors.

Requirements

  • You are a pragmatic security expert and a hands-on technical program manager.

  • You understand emerging and tried and tested security technology and how it applies to both cloud products and an enterprise environment

  • You evangelize proactive security within the organization and educate and influence stakeholders in building a secure environment

  • 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

  • You are data driven, analytical, and can turn information into action

Qualifications

  • 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, ZeroTrust, 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

  • 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.

The Canadian CAD base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 - $150,000. Your base pay will depend on your experience, skills, education, training, and location among other factors. All full-time positions or part-time roles working 30 hours or more a week at Guidewire are eligible for benefits that support their health and well-being including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a company sponsored retirement plan. In addition, some roles may be eligible for the annual company bonus plan, commissions, and/or long term incentive awards which are contingent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, company and employee performance.

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.

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Salary

Salary: CA$120K – CA$150K per year

Education

Bachelor degree

Experience

5 years minimum

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Canada +/- 0 hours

About Guidewire Software

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Guidewire Software, Inc., commonly known as Guidewire, is an American software company that provides an industry platform for property and casualty (P&C) insurance carriers globally. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, Guidewire offers a comprehensive suite of software solutions designed to support the core operations, digital engagement, analytics, and artificial intelligence needs of P&C insurers. The company's flagship products include InsuranceSuite, which comprises PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and BillingCenter, addressing policy administration, claims management, and billing. Guidewire also offers InsuranceNow, a cloud-based, all-in-one solution for insurers, as well as various analytics and data management tools.

Guidewire's platform is engineered to help insurers enhance operational efficiency, improve customer engagement, and drive innovation in a rapidly evolving market. The company serves a diverse client base, ranging from new ventures to some of the largest and most complex insurance organizations in the world. With a significant global presence, Guidewire supports over 570 insurers across more than 40 countries. The company emphasizes a cloud-first approach, delivering its platform as a cloud service and continually investing in research and development to advance its offerings. Guidewire also fosters a large partner ecosystem and marketplace, providing customers with access to a wide array of applications to accelerate integration, localization, and innovation. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: GWRE).

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Paid sick leave is provided.

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