Guidewire Engagement Lead, Director

PwC•Washington, DC

1d•$155,000 - $410,000

About The Position

As a Guidewire Engagement Lead, Director, you will guide the business side of Guidewire implementations within insurance organizations, shaping project direction, coordinating execution, and helping clients pursue operational efficiency through business application consulting in PwC’s Advisory practice. The Director sets strategic direction, leads business development, oversees multiple projects, and guides executive-level client relationships. The role translates vision into action and mentors future leaders across the PwC Network. You will combine business acumen, client-facing leadership, and Guidewire knowledge to support planning and delivery coordination, pursuing outcomes aligned with client objectives and the Firm’s values. The position involves travel up to 60%.

Requirements

At least a Bachelor's degree.
At least 9 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Preference for a Master's of Science, PhD, or Master of Business Administration degree in Accounting, Actuarial Science, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics/Statistics, Operations/Supply Chain, or Risk Management/Insurance.
Experience leading Guidewire client engagements across policy, billing, and claims transformations.
Experience driving insurance technology strategy across core modernization and cloud programs.
Ability to develop executive client relationships and business growth opportunities.
Ability to translate market insights into thought leadership and solution design.
Ability to mentor teams while balancing strategic, operational, and technical priorities.

Responsibilities

Lead business planning for Guidewire engagements within insurance client environments.
Direct strategic coordination across policy, billing, and claims implementation efforts.
Shape client engagement plans that align business goals, delivery timelines, and platform capabilities.
Guide teams through Guidewire modernization, cloud transformation, and data and analytics initiatives.
Build executive-level client relationships to identify needs, risks, and growth opportunities.
Drive business development activities that expand Guidewire opportunities across the insurance sector.
Oversee multiple workstreams and balance delivery priorities across complex implementation efforts.
Apply industry knowledge to translate insurance operating requirements into platform-enabled solutions.
Coach teams to strengthen solution design, delivery discipline, and issue resolution.
Adhere to firm standards, independence requirements, and conduct expectations in all client interactions.