Guidewire PolicyCenter Lead

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Technology

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About Everest:

Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.

You're a dynamic and experienced senior leader ready to take ownership of Everest's Guidewire PolicyCenter transformation. If you're passionate about building scalable solutions, mentoring high-performing teams, and shaping technical strategy in a fast-paced environment—this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact across our insurance product portfolio.

• Architect & Deliver: You'll lead the end-to-end design and rollout of new policy products within Guidewire PolicyCenter
• Team Leadership: You'll manage and mentor a talented development team, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation
• Agile Execution: You'll break down complex initiatives into actionable tasks, track progress, and ensure timely delivery
• Strategic Translation: You'll convert business needs into robust technical solutions aligned with the Guidewire framework
• QA Partnership: You'll collaborate with QA teams to ensure rigorous testing and seamless product releases
• Technical Standards: You'll uphold strong architecture principles and leverage accelerators to streamline development

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (Master's preferred)
• 8–12 years of IT experience, including 6+ years working hands-on with Guidewire PolicyCenter
• A proven track record of leading successful Guidewire implementations
• Expertise in unit testing, configuration, and system integration
• Experience with Guidewire Cloud is a strong plus
• Exceptional communication and team-building skills
• An analytical mindset with sound decision-making capabilities

The base salary range for this position is $134,000 - $200,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

What if I don't meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.

Our Culture

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors.

• Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
• Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.

All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.

Type:

Regular

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Primary Location:

Warren, NJ

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Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at

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