Guidewire Program Manager III

Farmers Insurance Careers

2d•$108,375 - $205,750•Hybrid

About The Position

We are Farmers! We are… more than just your favorite commercials.  At Farmers, we strive to deliver peace of mind to our customers by providing protection and comprehensive advice and delivering in the moments of truth. That means having people who can help us meet changing customer and business needs. Farmers high-performance culture is focused on results and the people who achieve them. We hold ourselves and others accountable for sustainably growing the business and each other. We seek solutions, own our actions, and grow through discomfort. We see setbacks as opportunities while continuously asking ourselves how we impact our customers. Farmers is an award winning, equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the well-being of our people through our extensive suite of benefits, as well as the well-being of the communities we serve through employee volunteer programs and nonprofit partnerships. Helping others in their time of need isn’t just our business – it’s our culture!  To learn more about our high-performance culture and open opportunities, check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Workplace: Hybrid ( #LI-Hybrid ), Remote ( #LI-Remote ) Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office. Applicants beyond fifty (50) miles may still be considered.Job SummaryWe are embarking on a major strategic initiative to modernize our core Business Insurance platform. As an IT Program Manager for this transformation, you will drive end-to-end delivery, ensuring seamless alignment with critical business objectives and technical requirements across a complex architectural landscape. In this role, you will: 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.

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.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent, relevant experience.
PMP or equivalent preferred.
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).

Nice To Haves

Guidewire certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

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.
Work with business units to define needs and arrange appropriate resources.
Perform administrative management of retained staff (e.g., business analysts, SMEs, support services), as needed.
Manage customer and stakeholder relationships, enabling commitment.
Liaison with architecture, infrastructure teams, third parties, as necessary.
Oversee supplier performance, ensuring accountability for quality, timelines, and SLAs.
Review and approve vendor invoices and cost estimates.
Ensure statement of work compliance, and effective pace and quality through collaborative working relationships with selected supplier partners.
Coordinate communication, escalation, and financial impact management, when SLAs are not met.

Benefits

Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
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