> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2805450-director-of-business-transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2805450-director-of-business-transformation). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director of Business Transformation - **Company:** Farmers Insurance - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $146,925.0 - $249,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Process Modeling, Software Requirements Analysis, Guidewire - **Published:** September 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.farmersinsurance.com/talentcommunity/apply/1371598057/?locale=en_US ## About the Role * High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly valued. * Minimum of 10 years of insurance industry experience, including significant experience within Commercial Lines/Business Insurance and business transformation environments. * Demonstrated success leading large-scale transformation, modernization, and process improvement initiatives within complex insurance organizations. * Strong background in project and program leadership, including business case development, cost-benefit analysis, risk assessment, stakeholder management, and execution oversight. * Deep understanding of Commercial Lines Insurance, operational processes, workflows, and customer journeys, with the ability to identify opportunities for optimization and improved business outcomes. * Experience partnering closely with business and technology teams to deliver major system implementations, preferably Guidewire or comparable insurance platforms. * Proven ability to navigate complex organizational environments, influence without authority, and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups. * Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills, with experience developing strategic recommendations, transformation roadmaps, and business cases for senior leadership. * Strong change leadership capabilities, with a track record of guiding organizations through operational, process, and technology transformation. * Ability to build trusted relationships, challenge the status quo, and lead cross-functional teams toward achieving enterprise objectives. ## Description The Director of Business Transformation serves as a strategic partner to business and technology leaders, driving transformation initiatives that deliver measurable business outcomes. This role is responsible for identifying, shaping, and influencing business solutions through a deep understanding of insurance operations, business strategy, and organizational goals. As a key leader supporting Farmers' multi-year Business Insurance modernization journey, including the implementation of Guidewire, this individual will lead complex business transformation efforts, facilitate executive decision-making, and ensure alignment across business and technology stakeholders. The role requires a strong combination of business insurance expertise, operations knowledge, strategic thinking, change leadership, and project execution capabilities. Essential Tasks & Leadership Philosophy * Lead large-scale business transformation initiatives supporting Farmers' Business Insurance modernization and Guidewire implementation roadmap. * Advance Business Architecture practices through governance, prioritization, and helping to bridge from strategy to adoption. * Serve as the primary liaison between business and technology teams, ensuring alignment on objectives, requirements, priorities, and desired outcomes. * Partner with senior leaders across Business Insurance, Product, Underwriting, Operations, IT, Risk, Compliance, HR, Finance, and other business functions to drive strategic initiatives and remove organizational barriers. * Facilitate Business Insurance-wide discussions, challenge assumptions, and influence decision-making to achieve optimal business outcomes. * Lead business case development, including cost-benefit analysis, risk assessments, impact analysis, and implementation planning. * Drive business requirements gathering and process improvement efforts through workshops, stakeholder engagement, and business modeling techniques. * Maintain an end-to-end view of systems, processes, and dependencies to assess impacts and identify opportunities for optimization. * Develop executive-level presentations and recommendations to secure approvals, funding, strategic direction, and organizational alignment. * Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful execution of transformation initiatives and realization of business value. * Lead organizational change management efforts by communicating impacts, risks, and adoption strategies across teams. * Perform quality reviews of project deliverables and ensure alignment with business objectives and transformation goals. First Year Success Factors Within the first 12 months, a successful candidate can expect to have achieved the following: Advance the Guidewire Transformation * Lead key milestones for Farmers' 3-year Business Insurance modernization effort, ensuring successful business alignment, requirements definition, and execution planning. Build Executive Credibility and Influence * Establish trusted relationships with senior leaders across Business Insurance, Product, Underwriting, IT, Operations, Risk, and Compliance, becoming a key advisor on transformation strategy and decision-making. Drive Cross-Functional Alignment * Break down organizational silos and create strong collaboration between business and technology teams to accelerate delivery and improve outcomes. Deliver Measurable Business Improvements * Identify and implement process improvements that enhance Business Insurance efficiency, customer experience, operational effectiveness, and overall business value. 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