Principal Guidewire Product Owner

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead product strategy, roadmap, prioritization, and delivery for enterprise P&C insurance solutions.
• Drive modernization and transformation initiatives across Underwriting, Policy Administration, Billing, Claims, and Regulatory Compliance.
• Partner with business, technology, and executive stakeholders to define product vision, requirements, and priorities.
• Lead and mentor Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Agile teams.
• Manage product backlogs, user stories, acceptance criteria, and release planning.
• Drive delivery within Agile/Scrum and SAFe environments.
• Oversee Guidewire-based solutions across PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter, and ContactManager.
• Manage multiple priorities and complex enterprise initiatives while ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Facilitate executive presentations, stakeholder discussions, workshops, and decision-making.

Required Skills

• 10+ years of Property & Casualty insurance experience, including Underwriting, Policy Administration, Billing, Claims, and Regulatory Compliance.
• 5+ years of Guidewire experience with PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter, and ContactManager.
• 8+ years of Product Management, Business Analysis, Product Ownership, or Agile Delivery experience.
• 3+ years leading Product Owners, Business Analysts, or Agile teams.
• Strong experience with Agile, Scrum, and SAFe methodologies.
• Experience delivering enterprise-scale insurance modernization and transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Guidewire On-Prem and Cloud capabilities.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within complex enterprise environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of Guidewire On-Prem experience.
• 2+ years of Guidewire Cloud experience.
• Guidewire Certified Professional certification.
• PSPO, SAFe PMPO, AINS, or CPCU certification.
• Strong experience with Homeowners and Commercial Property insurance.
• Experience leading large-scale product portfolios and enterprise transformation programs.