Program Manager
Lead complex, multi-million-dollar P&C insurance programs of 5–10 concurrent projects across core platforms like Guidewire, Duck Creek, and Salesforce using Agile/SAFe methodologies.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- USA
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 7+ years of progressive project and program management experience, including 3+ years dedicated to the P&C Insurance industry
- Proven track record of simultaneously managing programs of 5-10 projects with budgets exceeding $10M+
- Demonstrated experience managing complex system integrations and data migration projects
- Expertise in standardizing project delivery methodologies such as Agile, SAFe, or Hybrid across teams
- Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements, including state insurance departments, NAIC guidelines, and data privacy laws
- Skills in identifying opportunities to leverage technology for operational efficiency, such as straight-through processing and claims automation
Nice to have
- Background in P&C insurance processes, including Underwriting, Policy Lifecycle, Claims Processing, Billing, and Reinsurance
- Hands-on experience with modern core insurance suites such as Guidewire, Duck Creek, or Majesco
- Familiarity with digital portal deployments
Full description
We are seeking a highly strategic, execution-oriented Program Manager to lead complex, multi-million-dollar initiatives across our Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance portfolio. In this role, you will oversee a dynamic program consisting of 5 to 10 active projects spanning multiple product lines (e.g., Personal Lines, Commercial Lines, Specialty) and core platforms (e.g., Policy Administration, Billing, Claims, Digital Agent/Policyholder Portals). The ideal candidate is a master of managing interdependencies, an exceptional communicator capable of bridging the gap between business stakeholders and technology teams, and a strategic partner focused on driving business growth, executive alignment, and high-quality, profitable delivery.
Req# 1072320660
Responsibilities
- Multi-Project Governance: Lead and orchestrate a portfolio of 5–10 highly complex, concurrent projects from inception through post-implementation
- Cross-Platform Alignment: Manage integration points and interdependencies across legacy systems, cloud architectures, and modern core insurance platforms (e.g., Guidewire, Duck Creek, Salesforce, or proprietary systems)
- Dependency & Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify, track, and mitigate program-level risks, bottlenecks, and cross-project dependencies to ensure seamless delivery
- Resource Optimization: Oversee cross-functional resource allocation (developers, business analysts, QA, underwriters, and external vendors) to maximize efficiency and prevent project collision
- Business Partnership: Act as the primary liaison between IT and key business units (Underwriting, Claims, Actuarial, Finance, Product, and Sales/Distribution)
- Executive Presence: Translate highly technical and complex project details into clear, strategic executive summaries
- C-Suite Reporting: Regularly present program health, milestone achievements, financial status, and strategic ROI metrics to the executive leadership team (C-suite, VPs, and Steering Committees)
- Change Management: Champion change management strategies to ensure high adoption rates of new platforms and processes among internal business users and external agent networks
- P&L Ownership: Manage the overall program budget (capital and operational expenses), ensuring maximum return on investment (ROI)
- Cost & Value Tracking: Monitor project spend against baselines, identify variances early, and implement corrective actions to keep the program profitable and on-budget
- Vendor & Contract Management: Oversee third-party system integrators (SIs) and software vendors, ensuring they deliver on time, within scope, and under contracted financial terms
- High-Quality Delivery: Ensure that all projects within the program adhere to rigorous quality gates, automated testing standards, and security protocols
- Regulatory Compliance: Partner with Legal and Compliance teams to ensure all new product lines, platform features, and data handling processes comply with state insurance departments, NAIC guidelines, and data privacy laws