Guidewire Technical Lead, Senior Manager

Senior Manager Guidewire Developer

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

As a Guidewire developer at PwC, you will specialise in developing and customising applications using the Guidewire platform. Guidewire is a software suite that provides insurance companies with tools for policy administration, claims management, and billing. You will be responsible for designing, coding, and testing software solutions that meet the specific needs of insurance organisations.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As part of the Functional and Industry Technologies team you are expected to manage system implementation and/or upgrade projects related to GW Digital Portals. As a Senior Manager you are expected to lead large projects and innovate processes, focusing on achieving results and maintaining operational excellence. You are expected to interact with clients at a senior level, leveraging your specialized knowledge and technical acumen to drive project success and provide strategic input into the firm's business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage system implementation and upgrade projects related to GW Digital Portals
• Lead large projects and innovate processes
• Assure senior client interaction and satisfaction
• Utilise specialised knowledge for project success
• Provide strategic input into business strategies
• Focus on achieving results and maintaining operational excellence
• Develop and mentor top-performing teams
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree
• 7 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Computer and Information Science, Computer Applications, Computer Systems Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Risk Management, Software App, Statistics preferred
• Certifications and/or experience in Guidewire policy, billing or claims and Digital portals preferred
• Managing system implementation and/or upgrade projects
• Experience in Guidewire Cloud, Policy Center, Billing Center, Claim Center
• Knowledge in Guidewire platform (Gosu scripting / UI / Data Model)
• Experience in software architecture and design patterns
• Experience on a database Oracle / SQL Server / Postgres
• Understanding of tools on Guidewire Studio, Guidewire Cloud Console, Visual Code Studio/JetBrains, JMS, JSON, NodeJS, HTML, CSS, Rest API, Git/Bitbucket
• Experience in property and casualty insurance

Travel Requirements

Up to 60%

The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $280,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.