Job Description

WHO YOU ARE

COMMUNICATION AND STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Strong communication skills, with an ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels, including regular status reporting and expectation management.

• Comfortable with presenting project updates and discussing project performance with project stakeholders, building trust and rapport.

• Ability to help team members effectively prioritize and meet project commitments.

• Ability to manage global teams and work with multiple partners or vendors to deliver value.

ORGANIZATION AND TIME MANAGEMENT

• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and handle multiple project components simultaneously.

• Detail-oriented approach to managing project activities, tracking deliverables, and ensuring that key milestones are met.

PROBLEM SOLVING AND ANALYTICAL SKILLS

• Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to identifying potential project issues and developing practical solutions.

• Discernment of when to escalate appropriate challenges with schedule, scope, and budget.

• Ability to synthesize information, assess risks, and make decisions in a structured, thoughtful manner.
  

GROWTH POTENTIAL AND DEVELOPMENT FOCUS

• Demonstrated interest in progressing to the Engagement Manager role by showing initiative in building project management skills, business acumen, and Guidewire solution knowledge.

• Actively seeks mentorship and guidance from senior leaders to gain insights into strategic planning, customer success, and program management.

• Committed to developing knowledge of the Guidewire product suite, cloud solutions, and the insurance industry, focusing on building expertise aligned with future career progression.

• Desire to build skills for appropriately identifying and matching customers' needs with Guidewire Services.

GUIDEWIRE KNOWLEDGE AND INDUSTRY UNDERSTANDING

• Familiarity with the Guidewire catalog and willingness to develop knowledge through training and certification.

• Basic understanding of the insurance industry and trends within the region to better align project outcomes with industry needs.

• Experience with a Professional Services or consulting organization coordinating projects managed via a contract.

MONITORING, CONTROL AND RISK/CHANGE MANAGEMENT

• Track project progress, monitor budgets and schedules, and ensure the work meets quality standards.

• Identify and manage potential risks and implement changes as needed to meet project objectives.

REQUIREMENTS

• 12 years of related Project/Program Management experience

• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

• Multi-lingual experience is a plus, but not required

The Canadian CAD base salary range for this full-time position is $126,000 - $158,000 . Your base pay will depend on your experience, skills, education, training, and location among other factors. All full-time positions or part-time roles working 30 hours or more a week at Guidewire are eligible for benefits that support their health and well-being including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a company sponsored retirement plan. In addition, some roles may be eligible for the annual company bonus plan, commissions, and/or long term incentive awards which are contingent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, company and employee performance.