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PwC

Director, Insurance (Guidewire), Consulting

Birmingham, London Hybrid 10+ yrs exp
GuidewireInsurance consultingProject managementClaimCenterPolicyCenter

Requirements

Candidates must have extensive experience in insurance sector IT strategy and Guidewire core platforms. Professional certifications such as Scrum Master or CISA are required or highly preferred.

Job Description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Guidewire

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

About this Role 

The Guidewire Programme Director position requires an experienced professional with an established track record in the Insurance sector, including the directing of complex programme portfolios. 

The focus will be on complex multi-year programmes implementing Guidewire Core platforms, with a preference for expertise in Guidewire Cloud versions. You will leverage your extensive knowledge of core Guidewire applications, such as ClaimCenter, PolicyCenter, and BillingCenter, to lead and manage essential projects within the insurance sector.  

What Your Day Will Look Like 

  • Proactively engage with team members and clients

  • Mentorship and leadership of team members

  • Communicate client needs and potential conflicts clearly 

  • Manage project planning, budgeting, and administration 

  • Lead workstreams for successful engagement completion 

  • Collaborate with business development on proposals 

  • Present to senior executives and develop strong client relationships 

 

This Role is for You If 

  • You have expertise in IT strategy and transformation, specifically for the insurance sector (Guidewire)

  • You have a strong background in financial services and insurance industries 

  • You excel at understanding and addressing client needs 

  • You can communicate effectively and build lasting relationships 

  • You can manage priorities and successfully lead projects 

  • You demonstrate leadership in direct consulting and project management 

  •  Possess Certification(s) in Guidewire and Scrum Master  a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) qualification (or an international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience. This includes international candidates who qualify through experience in their home country 

What you’ll receive from us:  

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.  

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.   

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Analysis, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Guidewire BillingCenter, Guidewire ClaimCenter, Guidewire InsuranceSuite, Inclusion, Influence, Innovation, Insurance Consulting, Insurance Rating Software, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, PolicyCenter (Software), Professional Courage, Project Management {+ 10 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 60%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

Education

Professional Certificate

Skills

GuidewireInsurance consultingProject managementClaimCenterPolicyCenterBillingCenterIT strategyTransformationFinancial servicesScrum masterCISALeadershipBusiness developmentClient relationship managementBudgetingStrategic planning