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IT Manager (Guidewire)

Frankenmuth, MI 48787

Posted: 04/15/2026 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Category: 3 - Information Technology (I/T) Job Number: JO10002094

Job Description

Our client is looking for an IT Manager

 

We are seeking an experienced IT Manager to lead the technology strategy, delivery, and ongoing support of claims systems within a modern, cloud-based environment. This role will serve as the primary owner of Guidewire ClaimsCenter,

partnering closely with business stakeholders to drive system enhancements, stability, and overall operational efficiency.

This position combines handson technical leadership with team management responsibilities, overseeing application development, 

quality assurance, and project delivery while ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, configuration, and ongoing support of Guidewire Claims Center, 

    including enhancements, integrations, and upgrades

  • Partner with Claims and business leadership to translate business needs into 

    scalable technology solutions

  • Manage and prioritize application development and support activities across 

    internal teams and external vendors

  • Oversee system performance, availability, and production support to ensure a 

    stable user experience

  • Drive best practices across development, testing, release management, and 

    change control

  • Lead project delivery efforts, including planning, resource management, and 

    execution of key initiatives

  • Ensure proper documentation, system governance, and adherence to audit and 

    security requirements

  • Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for technical team 

    members

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, automation, and user experience

 

Qualifications

  • Experience working with Guidewire ClaimsCenter, including configuration and 

    support in a cloud-based environment

  • Strong understanding of insurance claims processes and systems

  • Proven experience leading application development or IT teams, including vendors 

    and cross-functional resources

  • Experience with system integrations, APIs, and modern application architectures

  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) and DevOps practices (CI/CD, release 

    management)

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with both 

    technical and business stakeholders

 

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience

  • Typically 5+ years of experience in IT, with a focus on enterprise applications and 

    team leadership

 

If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high for you, we invite you to apply to this job and email your resume to slewis@venteon.com.

 

We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.

 

At Venteon, our talent acquisition team is proud to provide our clients with the most qualified Accounting & Finance, Engineering and IT talent in the industry today.

 

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