IT Guidewire Product Owner

Are you looking for your next opportunity?Sompo has a unique opportunity for an experienced Guidewire Product Owner in our IT team.We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Product Owner specializing in Guidewire to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of Guidewire's technical structure and capabilities, with proven experience in implementing Guidewire Policy and/or Claims Center for insurance. This role requires a strong understanding of the underwriting journey, the ability to translate business needs into technical specifications, and excellent communication skills to liaise effectively between business and technical teams. Proficiency in English is essential, with additional European languages being advantageous. Familiarity with automation and AI agent integration is a plus.Location: This position will be based out of our Zurich office. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.Our business, your impact, our opportunityWhat You’ll Be DoingLead the implementation of Guidewire Policy and/or Claims Center for insurance clients, ensuring alignment with business objectives.Analyze and document business requirements, translating them into detailed technical specifications for development teams.Collaborate with stakeholders to understand the underwriting journey and its integration with Guidewire.Act as a liaison between business and technical teams, ensuring clear communication and understanding of project goals.Utilize expertise in Guidewire's technical structure and capabilities to provide strategic insights and solutions.Incorporate automation and AI agent technologies into project workflows to enhance efficiency and innovation.What You’ll BringGuidewire Expertise: Intimately familiar with the capabilities and technical structure of Guidewire.Implementation Experience: Proven track record of implementing Guidewire Policy and/or Claims Center for insurance.Underwriting Knowledge: Strong understanding of the underwriting journey and its translation to GuidewireAutomation and AI: Familiarity with automation technologies and the use of AI agents to enhance operational efficiency.Communication: Excellent communicator, capable of bridging the gap between business and technical teams.Language Proficiency: Fluent in English; proficiency in any other European language is a plusThis role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about leveraging their Guidewire expertise to drive innovation and efficiency in the insurance domain while collaborating with diverse teams to deliver impactful solutions.Our BenefitsWe continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans meet the needs of our employees and their dependents. Below are a few highlights of our inclusive benefit programs:Expansive Health & Wellness BenefitsGenerous Retirement & Savings PlansGlobal Parental Leave & Adoption AssistanceIn today’s world, what do we stand for?We strive to create exceptional value for our clients and shareholders while maintaining Sompo as an attractive place to work. We foster an environment of ongoing, open dialogue between managers and their direct reports, and believe in an organizational environment where everyone belongs. We proudly are a multi-racial, multi-cultural, global enterprise. We reject all forms of racism, bigotry, prejudice and injustice and continue to invest in building out an inclusive and diverse work environment.About UsExpert Partners.Clarity in complexity.Unwavering commitment.We are Sompo, a global provider of property, casualty, and specialty insurance and reinsurance.Building on Sompo Holding’s 135 years of innovation, we seek to deliver a unified approach to servicing and providing customized solutions for our clients, ensuring that we meet their needs effectively and consistently.We strive to strengthen engagement with our clients and business partners every day by using the in-depth knowledge and insights of our experts to swiftly navigate the ever-shifting risk landscape in a fast and agile way – providing them with the products and coverages they need – underpinned by exceptional levels of service.Our valuesAs we continue to evolve and grow, our core values serve as the foundation for our company’s identity, purpose and culture.Accountability: Raising the bar on what we deliverAgility: Keeping it simple as we growCollaboration: Building relationships with clients and colleaguesDevelopment: Being curious and having a growth mindsetIntegrity: Being trustworthy and doing what’s rightAround the world, our 9,500+ employees use their expertise to learn, improve and find clear answers for your complex challenges. Because when you choose Sompo, you choose the ease of expertise.Sompo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.To learn more about visit our website at www.sompo-intl.com