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Porch Group is a leading vertical software and insurance platform and is positioned to be the best partner to help homebuyers move, maintain, and fully protect their homes. We offer differentiated products and services, with homeowners insurance at the center of this relationship. We differentiate and look to win in the massive and growing homeowners insurance opportunity by 1) providing the best services for homebuyers, 2) led by advantaged underwriting in insurance, 3) to protect the whole home.
As a leader in the home services software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) space, we’ve built deep relationships with approximately 30 thousand companies that are key to the home-buying transaction, such as home inspectors, mortgage companies, and title companies.
In 2020, Porch Group rang the Nasdaq bell and began trading under the ticker symbol PRCH. We are looking to build a truly great company and are JUST GETTING STARTED.
Job Title:SeniorTechnical Program Manager - Insurance Systems
Porch is seeking a Technical Program Manager with strong technical and insuranceexpertise, combined with strategic leadership abilities, to oversee key Insurance initiatives from planning through deployment. The successful candidate will ensuretimelyand within-budget delivery of programs that involve software products, engineering teams, and business stakeholders. This critical role requires adept management of ambiguity, development of actionable plans, stakeholder alignment, evaluation of technical solutions, and effective communication with senior leadership.
The ideal candidate will bring deep home insurance domain knowledge, exceptional communication and leadership skills, and a proven ability to manage cross-functional technical programs from planning through execution.
What You Will Do As A Senior Technical Program Manager
Strategic program planningincludingtimelines, and success metrics fortechnical insuranceinitiatives.
Develop program roadmaps and align initiatives with business strategy.
Facilitate communication between engineering, product, design, and other teams. Ensure alignment ofobjectives,deliverables, technicaldependencies,.andtimelydelivery.
Possessdeepunderstanding of relevant technologies. Guide teams in technical decision-making, architecture, and problem-solving.
Anticipate potential obstacles, develop risk management plans, and implement corrective actions to keep programs on track.
Serve as the primary point of contact for program status, updates, and escalations.
Facilitate regular check-ins and reporting to senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
Manage and communicate changes in project scope, priorities, and requirements. Ensure teams adapt effectively to evolving business needs.
Ensure transparency and accountability across all workstreams.
Partner with engineering leads toscopetechnical work, define dependencies, and manage resource allocation.
Ensure deliverables meet business, technical, and compliance standards. Oversee testing, validation, and documentation processes.
Understand system architecture and data flows toanticipateintegration challenges and guide resolution.
Apply knowledge of home insurance workflows, regulatory requirements, and policy administration systems to guide program decisions.
Collaborate with underwriting, claims, and support teams to ensure technical solutions meet business needs.
Evaluate and refine development processes, tools, and workflows to enhance efficiency, quality, and team satisfaction.
Monitor KPIs and program metrics. Prepare status reports, dashboards, and post-mortem analyses to drive continuous improvement.
Implement best practices for documentation, communication, and change management.
What You Will Bring As A Senior Technical Program Manager
10+ years of experience in technical program management,with at leastfouryearsininsurance.
Strong understanding of home insurance systems, workflows, and regulatory considerations.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex programs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to synthesize technical and business information for diverse audiences.
Highly organized with strong planning and prioritization skills.
Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
Experiencemanaging programsthatinvolvepolicy administration platforms.
Experience withpolicysystem migrations,data migration,systemintegrations,configuration, and testing in insurance systems.
Ability to manage vendor relationships and external dependencies.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’spreferred).
Pay Range*:$140,000 - $180,000
*Please know your actual pay at Porch will reflecta number offactors amongwhich areyour work experience and skillsets,job-related knowledge, alignment with market and our Porch employees, as well as your geographic location.
Additionally, you will be eligible to receive long-term incentive awards, subject to program guidelines and approvals.
Our benefits package will provide you with comprehensive coverage for your health, life, and financial wellbeing.
Our traditional healthcare benefits include three (3) Medical plan options, two (2) Dental plan options, and a Vision plan from which to choose.
Critical Illness, HospitalIndemnityand Accident plans are offered on a voluntary basis.
We offer pre-tax savings options including a partially employer funded Health Savings Account and employee Flexible Savings Accounts including healthcare, dependent care, and transportation savings options.
We providecompanypaid Basic Life and AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability benefits. We also offer Voluntary Life and AD&D plans.
Both traditional and Roth 401(k) plans are available with a discretionary employermatch.
Supportlincis part of our employer paid wellbeing program and provides employees and their families access to on demand guided meditation and mindfulness exercises, mental health coaching, clinicalcareand online access to confidential resources including will preparation.
LifeBalanceis a free resource to employees and their families for year-round discounts on things like gym memberships, travel, appliances, movies, pet insurance and more.
Ourwellness programs include flexible paid vacation, company-paid holidays of typically nine per year, paid sick time, paid parental leave, identity theft program, travelassistance, and fitness and other discounts programs.
Submit your application and our Porch Group Talent Acquisition team will be reviewing your application shortly! If your resume gets us intrigued, we will look to connect with you for a chat to learn more about your background, and then possibly invite you to have virtual interviews. What's important to call out is that we want to make sure not only that you're the right person for us, but also that we're the right next step for you, so come prepared with all the questions you have!
Porch is committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.
Porch is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
Porch Group is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows an employer to determine an employee's eligibility to work in the US using information reported on an employee's Form I-9. The E-Verify system confirms eligibility with both the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). For more information, please go to theUSCIS E-Verify website.
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