Director, Engineering - USRM Property & Specialty

Description
NOTE: This role has a 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.
Fair Chance Notices

• California
• Los Angeles Incorporated
• Los Angeles Unincorporated
• Philadelphia
• San Francisco

USD $156000.00 - $281000.00