Farmers Insurance

Guidewire Program Manager III

Farmers Insurance

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: SpokaneCaliforniaColoradoUnited States

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Salary

💰 $108,375 - $196,130 per year

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Partner with business leaders, IT teams, and vendors to define scope, objectives, and deliverables.
  • Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams across multiple workstreams.
  • Drive Agile delivery methodologies to accelerate outcomes.
  • Oversee supplier performance and ensure accountability for quality and timelines.
  • Lead the “Inception” phase of the program: translate high-level vision into a detailed Master Implementation Plan, including commercial product rollout strategy.
  • Facilitate program scoping, including definition of Minimum Viable Product for complex commercial lines, balancing out-of-the-box functionality vs. configuration vs. customization.
  • Prepare and present executive-ready status reports.
  • Coordinate delivery across suppliers and multiple workstreams, including risk, quality, change management, system dependencies, and schedule.
  • Implement IT governance and adhere to enterprise delivery framework practices for auditability and compliance.
  • Manage RAID log (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) and resolve cross-departmental blockers.
  • Conduct post-implementation reviews.
  • Plan and control day-to-day project activities and budgets.
  • Manage customer and stakeholder relationships, enabling commitment.
  • Liaison with architecture, infrastructure teams, third parties, as necessary.

Requirements

  • Level III: 5 years in an IT environment, including 2 years in a managerial role or 1 year as a Program Manager II
  • 5 years in IT Project or Program Management
  • Proven track record in large-scale insurance technology projects.
  • Strong understanding of Business Insurance operations and P&C systems.
  • Familiarity with Guidewire suite, integration patterns, and security standards.
  • Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Rally) and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
  • Education Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent, relevant experience. PMP or equivalent preferred. Guidewire certification is a plus.
Benefits
  • Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
  • 401(k)
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Assistance

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
Agile delivery methodologiesProject managementProgram managementMinimum Viable ProductRisk managementChange managementBudget managementPost-implementation reviewsSupplier performance oversightImplementation planning
Soft skills
LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationStakeholder managementProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsAccountabilityFacilitationNegotiationRelationship management
Certifications
PMPGuidewire certification