AI/ML Senior Manager

India - Bangalore

Professional Services/Full time/Onsite

Guidewire is the leading provider of software solutions for the property and casualty insurance industry. Our platform empowers insurers to protect their customers during times of crisis, natural disasters, accidents, and cyber risks. We are committed to innovation, customer success, and building a collaborative, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive

Job Description

AI/ML Senior Manager

Location: Bengaluru

The Opportunity

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Manager to lead our AI/ML initiatives. In this role, you will oversee the development and deployment of AI and machine learning solutions, driving innovation and aligning technical projects with business objectives. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI-driven features within our insurance software platform and make a significant impact on the industry.

What You Will Do

Lead and manage cross-functional teams to deliver AI/ML projects that enhance product capabilities and customer experience.

Define and execute the AI/ML roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and technological advancements.

Collaborate with product management, data science, and engineering teams to identify opportunities for AI/ML integration.

Oversee the design, development, and deployment of scalable AI/ML solutions.

Establish best practices, standards, and governance for AI/ML development and deployment within the organization.

Monitor industry trends and emerging AI/ML technologies to guide innovation strategies.

Build and mentor a high-performing team of data scientists, ML engineers, and developers.

Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate project progress effectively.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or related fields; MBA or equivalent preferred.

10+ years of experience in AI/ML development, with 3+ years in a leadership or managerial role.

Proven success in delivering AI/ML solutions in enterprise environments, ideally within insurance or SaaS industries.

Strong knowledge of AI/ML frameworks, cloud platforms, and data analytics tools.

Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with Guidewire products or insurance domain expertise.

Relevant certifications in AI/ML, cloud platforms, or project management.

Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies.

Why Guidewire

Lead innovative AI/ML initiatives that transform the insurance industry.

Work with a talented and collaborative team.

Influence the future of our platform and help shape industry standards.

Thrive in an open, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

Interested in this position?

About Guidewire

Guidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. We combine digital, core, analytics, and AI to deliver our platform as a cloud service. More than 540+ insurers in 40 countries, from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world, run on Guidewire.

As a partner to our customers, we continually evolve to enable their success. We are proud of our unparalleled implementation track record with 1600+ successful projects, supported by the largest R&D team and partner ecosystem in the industry. Our Marketplace provides hundreds of applications that accelerate integration, localization, and innovation.

For more information, please visit and follow us on Twitter: @Guidewire_PandC.

Guidewire Software, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to an inclusive workplace, and believe that a diversity of perspectives, abilities, and cultures is a key to our success. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. All offers are contingent upon passing a criminal history and other background checks where it's applicable to the position.