Program Manager

EPAM Systems; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. seeks a strategic, execution-focused Program Manager to lead a multi-project portfolio in our Property & Casualty insurance business. You will oversee 5–10 active initiatives across core platforms and product lines, aligning business goals with technology delivery.

The role requires strong communication, risk management, and cross-functional leadership to drive ROI, maintain schedules, and ensure compliant, high-quality results across vendors, underwriters, claims, and finance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years progressive program management experience in P&C insurance
• Experience managing 5-10 projects with budgets >$10M+

Responsibilities

• Lead and orchestrate a portfolio of 5-10 complex projects
• Manage interdependencies across legacy, cloud, and core platforms
• Identify, track and mitigate program-level risks and bottlenecks
• Oversee cross-functional resource allocation (IT, underwriting, claims, analytics)
• Serve as liaison between IT and business units (Underwriting, Claims, Finance)
• Present program health and ROI to executives on a regular cadence
• Champion change management for adoption of new platforms and processes
• Ensure delivery quality, compliance, and value realization

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Dependency management

Budget & ROI tracking

Tools

Guidewire

Duck Creek

Salesforce

Job description

We are seeking a highly strategic, execution-oriented Program Manager to lead complex, multi-million-dollar initiatives across our Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance portfolio. In this role, you will oversee a dynamic program consisting of 5 to 10 active projects spanning multiple product lines (e.g., Personal Lines, Commercial Lines, Specialty) and core platforms (e.g., Policy Administration, Billing, Claims, Digital Agent/Policyholder Portals). The ideal candidate is a master of managing interdependencies, an exceptional communicator capable of bridging the gap between business stakeholders and technology teams, and a strategic partner focused on driving business growth, executive alignment, and high-quality, profitable delivery.

Responsibilities

• Multi-Project Governance: Lead and orchestrate a portfolio of 5-10 highly complex, concurrent projects from inception through post-implementation
• Cross-Platform Alignment: Manage integration points and interdependencies across legacy systems, cloud architectures, and modern core insurance platforms (e.g., Guidewire, Duck Creek, Salesforce, or proprietary systems)
• Dependency & Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify, track, and mitigate program-level risks, bottlenecks, and cross-project dependencies to ensure seamless delivery
• Resource Optimization: Oversee cross-functional resource allocation (developers, business analysts, QA, underwriters, and external vendors) to maximize efficiency and prevent project collision
• Business Partnership: Act as the primary liaison between IT and key business units (Underwriting, Claims, Actuarial, Finance, Product, and Sales/Distribution)
• Executive Presence: Translate highly technical and complex project details into clear, strategic executive summaries
• C-Suite Reporting: Regularly present program health, milestone achievements, financial status, and strategic ROI metrics to the executive leadership team (C-suite, VPs, and Steering Committees)
• Change Management: Champion change management strategies to ensure high adoption rates of new platforms and processes among internal business users and external agent networks
• P&L Ownership: Manage the overall program budget (capital and operational expenses), ensuring maximum return on investment (ROI)
• Cost & Value Tracking: Monitor project spend against baselines, identify variances early, and implement corrective actions to keep the program profitable and on-budget
• Vendor & Contract Management: Oversee third-party system integrators (SIs) and software vendors, ensuring they deliver on time, within scope, and under contracted financial terms
• High-Quality Delivery: Ensure that all projects within the program adhere to rigorous quality gates, automated testing standards, and security protocols
• Regulatory Compliance: Partner with Legal and Compliance teams to ensure all new product lines, platform features, and data handling processes comply with state insurance departments, NAIC guidelines, and data privacy laws
• Continuous Improvement: Standardize project delivery methodologies (Agile, SAFe, or Hybrid) across teams to elevate software delivery standards
• Speed-to-Market: Accelerate the launch of new P&C products and features, directly contributing to premium growth and market competitiveness
• Value Realization: Identify opportunities to leverage technology for operational efficiency (e.g., straight-through processing in underwriting, claims automation) to lower the combined ratio
• Future-Proofing: Actively contribute to the strategic roadmap by identifying emerging tech solutions (such as AI, predictive analytics, or telematics) that align with future business growth

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive project and program management experience, including 3+ years dedicated to the P&C Insurance industry
• Proven track record of simultaneously managing programs of 5-10 projects with budgets exceeding $10M+
• Demonstrated experience managing complex system integrations and data migration projects
• Expertise in standardizing project delivery methodologies such as Agile, SAFe, or Hybrid across teams
• Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements, including state insurance departments, NAIC guidelines, and data privacy laws
• Skills in identifying opportunities to leverage technology for operational efficiency, such as straight-through processing and claims automation
• Nice to have Background in P&C insurance processes, including Underwriting, Policy Lifecycle, Claims Processing, Billing, and Reinsurance
• Hands-on experience with modern core insurance suites such as Guidewire, Duck Creek, or Majesco
• Familiarity with digital portal deployments