Director Engineering - USRM Property & Specialty

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Director Engineering - USRM Property & Specialty

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Columbus OH USA

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156K-281K Annually

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The Role

Lead engineering strategy and execution to build Property & Specialty lines on a unified Guidewire PolicyCenter platform. Build and run a global engineering organization drive cloud-native architecture DevOps and quality practices coordinate cross-functional delivery manage vendors/integrators and represent engineering in executive planning.

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Description
NOTE: This role has a preferred hybrid work arrangement (2x per week) in one of our tech hub locations: Plano TX/Columbus OH/Boston MA/Portsmouth NH/Indianapolis IN.
Liberty Mutual US Retail Markets (USRM) Technology is undertaking a multi-year transformation to modernize our policy administration ecosystem by converging legacy platforms into a unified cloud-enabled Guidewire PolicyCenter solution.
We are seeking a Director of Engineering - Property & Specialty to lead one of the critical components of this transformation: Build and deploy Property & Specialty LOB's into our modern platform.
This leader will partner closely with existing implementation teams to define and execute the engineering and build strategy build and lead a high-performing organization and partner across Product Underwriting Distribution Service Data and Platform teams to ensure seamless high-quality outcomes that enable business agility and customer value.
This role combines deep technical leadership large-scale program execution and organizational leadership and is pivotal to delivering a simplified future-ready insurance platform.
About the Role:
As Director of Engineering you will lead both engineering strategy and execution while developing a world-class engineering organization.
Engineering Leadership & Organizational Development

Build lead and develop a high-performing engineering organization including engineering managers and senior technical leaders.
Foster a culture of technical excellence innovation accountability and continuous learning.
Oversee talent strategy including hiring coaching performance management and succession planning.
Establish and scale global engineering teams including vendor and offshore strategies aligned to capacity and cost objectives.
Lead cross-functional coordination across Guidewire system integrators platform teams and downstream consumers to manage dependencies risks and delivery.

Technology Strategy & Delivery

Shape and drive engineering strategy aligned with enterprise architecture modern engineering practices and cloud-native platforms.
Lead design and implementation of scalable resilient solutions within the Guidewire PolicyCenter ecosystem.
Ensure adoption of best practices across software development DevOps security and quality engineering.
Balance speed-to-market with long-term scalability reliability and operational excellence.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Business Alignment

Partner with Product Underwriting Data Experience and Architecture teams to deliver business value and seamless customer experiences.
Collaborate with senior and executive leadership to align engineering priorities with enterprise strategy and modernization goals.
Own delivery outcomes including timelines quality system health and business impact.
Represent engineering in strategic planning budgeting and resource allocation discussions.

Thought Leadership & Innovation

Serve as a thought leader in engineering and modernization influencing architecture platform investments and emerging technologies (e.g. GenAI cloud data platforms).
Advance engineering practices and contribute to Liberty Mutual's broader technology community.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and develop a high-performing engineering organization including managers senior engineers and global/vendor teams.
Own the end-to-end policy platform buildout supporting Property & Specialty LOB's.
Be accountable for delivery of implementation milestones across a multi-year modernization program.
Partner closely with Architecture Guidewire and Systems Integrators to ensure that the engineering aligns with our go-forward architecture stratecy and aligns with existing architecture blueprint.
Drive cross-functional execution across Guidewire system integrators platform teams and downstream systems.
Shape engineering strategy aligned with enterprise architecture cloud platforms and long-term modernization goals.
Ensure adoption of best practices across software engineering DevOps security and reliability.
Partner with Product Underwriting Data and Experience teams to deliver measurable business outcomes.
Represent engineering in executive-level planning funding and prioritization discussions.
Build a strong engineering culture focused on accountability innovation and continuous improvement.
Serve as a thought leader influencing engineering practices and enterprise technology direction.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science Engineering or related discipline.
10+ years of technology experience with 5+ years in senior leadership roles.
Experience leading large-scale policy administration transformations in P&C insurance.
Deep expertise in Guidewire PolicyCenter (Guidewire Cloud preferred).
Proven ability to lead large globally distributed engineering teams (75-150+ engineers).
Strong knowledge of cloud-native architectures microservices APIs and DevOps practices.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional programs and influence senior stakeholders.
Strong business acumen with the ability to align technology outcomes to business strategy.

About Us
Pay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills experience education certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.
At Liberty Mutual our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued supported and can thrive. We build an environment that welcomes a wide range of perspectives and experiences with inclusion embedded in every aspect of our culture and reflected in everyday interactions. This comes to life through comprehensive benefits workplace flexibility professional development opportunities and a host of opportunities provided through our Employee Resource Groups. Each employee plays a role in creating our inclusive culture which supports every individual to do their best work. Together we cultivate a community where everyone can make a meaningful impact for our business our customers and the communities we serve.
We value your hard work integrity and commitment to make things better and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://www.libertymutualgroup.com/about-lm/careers/benefits
Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity religion age disability veteran's status pregnancy genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal state or local law.
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Skills Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science Engineering or related discipline
10+ years of technology experience with 5+ years in senior leadership roles
Experience leading large-scale policy administration transformations in P&C insurance
Deep expertise in Guidewire PolicyCenter
Guidewire Cloud experience
Proven ability to lead large globally distributed engineering teams (75-150+ engineers)
Strong knowledge of cloud-native architectures microservices APIs and DevOps practices
Demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional programs and influence senior stakeholders
Strong business acumen and ability to align technology outcomes to business strategy

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Liberty Mutual Insurance Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Parental & Family Support—Paid bonding leave is 8 weeks for all new parents with birth parents receiving an additional 8 weeks via short-term disability for up to 16 weeks at 100% pay. Family-building support includes up to $40000 for adoption/surrogacy and fertility benefits up to $50000 medical and $25000 pharmacy.
Retirement Support—A 401(k) program features matching that can include 100% up to 5% per pay period plus an additional 3% annual match and student-loan payments can be matched like 401(k) contributions. Company filings also indicate defined‑benefit pension coverage for certain U.S. employees with eligibility varying by group.
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits—Comprehensive medical dental vision disability and life insurance are paired with mental-health resources such as an EAP and free therapy sessions with onsite health centers in Boston and Plano. Tuition support (100% for approved undergraduate coursework; up to $6000/year for graduate) further supports overall well-being and development.

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Year Founded: 1912

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