We’re partnering with a well-established Property & Casualty insurance organization seeking an experienced IT Manager, Claims Technology to lead a high-performing application development team supporting a modern Guidewire Claims environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technical leader who enjoys balancing people management with hands-on involvement in solution design and technology strategy. The organization is currently executing a major transformation from an on-premises environment to Guidewire Cloud, making this a highly visible role with significant impact.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and develop a team of approximately 8-9 direct reports, including Application Developers and Business Systems Analysts, along with 2-4 contractors.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, performance management, career development, and resource planning for your team.
- Partner closely with business leaders, architects, and technical teams to deliver strategic initiatives supporting the Claims organization.
- Drive application development efforts supporting Guidewire ClaimsCenter, including enhancements, integrations, modernization initiatives, and production support.
- Participate in solution design discussions and provide technical leadership throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Challenge architectural decisions when appropriate and help guide teams toward scalable, maintainable solutions.
- Oversee vendor relationships, change management, testing, release planning, and operational excellence.
- Ensure Agile delivery best practices while collaborating with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and cross-functional technology teams.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience leading application development teams in an insurance environment.
- Strong expertise with Guidewire ClaimsCenter.
- Experience supporting or leading Guidewire Cloud or other cloud modernization initiatives.
- Proven ability to manage developers, Business Systems Analysts, and external consulting partners.
- Strong understanding of insurance claims operations and supporting business processes.
- Comfortable working at both the strategic and technical levels, with the credibility to influence developers and architects during solution design.
- Experience with Agile software development, modern DevOps practices, system integrations, and enterprise application delivery.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Why This Opportunity?
- Lead a highly visible Guidewire Cloud transformation initiative.
- Primarily remote work environment with occasional travel for team collaboration.
- Opportunity to influence technology strategy while remaining close to architecture and solution delivery.
- Join a collaborative leadership team that values technical expertise, innovation, and employee development.
Please note: At this time, this position is limited to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment sponsorship.
