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Guidewire Software · 4 hours ago

Principal Product Manager

Guidewire Software is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. The company is seeking an experienced and strategic Principal Product Manager to lead key aspects of product operations and strategy, combining traditional product management responsibilities with operational leadership.

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Responsibilities

Act as a bridge between strategy and execution—translating business priorities into actionable plans
Drive operational excellence through continuous improvements in product and release processes
Oversee product lifecycle management: vision, roadmap, launch, and iteration
Lead vendor management efforts, including selection, contract reviews, and performance tracking
Oversee agile ceremonies and ensure high delivery cadence as a project manager or scrum master
Conduct ongoing market and competitive research to inform product strategy and positioning
Partner with regulatory and legal teams to ensure compliance with evolving industry standards
Collaborate with finance and operations teams on budgeting, resourcing, and performance metrics
Mentor junior PMs and contribute to the broader product management community at Guidewire

Qualification

Product managementSaaS experienceAgile project managementVendor managementAnalytical skillsMBAAdvanced degreeOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

5+ years of product management experience in SaaS or enterprise software, ideally in insurance or fintech
Proven track record of managing complex products across the full lifecycle
Experience driving operational projects and managing external vendors or partners
Familiarity with agile project management frameworks (Scrum, Kanban)
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred

MBA or advanced technical degree preferred but not required

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Company sponsored retirement plan
Annual company bonus plan
Commissions
Long term incentive awards

Company

Guidewire Software

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Guidewire Software provides core back-end systems software to the global property, casual and worker's compensation insurance industry.

H1B Sponsorship

Guidewire Software has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (79)
2024 (80)
2023 (85)
2022 (117)
2021 (108)
2020 (148)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$624.75M
2024-10-15Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2012-01-25IPO
2008-03-28Series C· $0.75M

Leadership Team

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Mike Rosenbaum
CEO
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Shaji Sethu
Senior Vice President and General Manager APAC
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