Job Description

What you'll do:

• Lead and oversee successful Guidewire product implementation, maintenance, and enhancement projects.

• Provide techno-functional expertise across at least two Guidewire xCenter modules (e.g., PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter) from end-to-end.

• Effectively manage relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project goals.

• Drive Agile project management methodologies, ensuring efficient delivery and continuous improvement.

• Act as a team motivator, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

• Mentor and guide team leads to effectively managing their respective teams, promoting professional growth and development.

• Maintain and grow the customer portfolio, ensuring client satisfaction and identifying new opportunities.

• Oversee project scope, timelines, budget, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery.

• Collaborate with business analysts, architects, developers, and quality assurance teams to define requirements, design solutions, and ensure quality deliverables.

• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging Guidewire technologies to drive innovation.

• At Guidewire, we foster a culture of curiosity, innovation, and responsible use of AI—empowering our teams to continuously leverage emerging technologies and data-driven insights to enhance productivity and outcomes.

What you bring:

• 15+ years of overall IT experience with a minimum of 8-10 years of hands-on experience in Guidewire product implementation (PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter, etc.).

• Proven experience as a technical delivery leader and project manager/senior manager in large-scale Guidewire projects.

• Deep understanding of the Guidewire architecture, data model, and technical components.

• Strong proficiency in Gosu scripting, Java/J2EE, XML, Web Services (SOAP/REST)

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and related Guidewire cloud offerings is a significant advantage.

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance domain (e.g., Personal Auto, Property, Homeowners, Commercial Auto, Workers Compensation).

• Excellent business communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Experience with Agile Scrum or SAFe methodologies.

• Guidewire certification (e.g., Config/Integration ACE) is highly preferred.

• Prior experience in a consulting environment is a strong plus.

• Demonstrated ability to embrace AI and apply it to your role as well as use data-driven insights to drive innovation, productivity, and continuous improvement.