Guidewire Functional Lead, Senior Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers • Chicago, IL

7d

About The Position

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 business lead at PwC, you will focus on guiding and leading the business aspects of Guidewire implementations within an insurance organisation. You will be responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of Guidewire projects to enable successful outcomes. 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 projects related to systems configurations within the Insurance industry. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 7 years of experience

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Actuarial Science, Business Administration/Management, Commerce, Computer and Information Science, Computer and Information Science & Accounting, Computer Applications, Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering & Accounting, Data Processing/Analytics/Science, Economics, Engineering, Engineering and Business, Engineering Mechanics, Electrical Engineering, Finance, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Statistics, Software App, Operations Management/Research, Risk Management preferred
• Guidewire and Scrum Master Certification
• Managing projects related to systems configurations in Insurance industry
• Proficiency in Guidewire Policy Center, Billing Center, Claim Center
• Proficiency in JAVA scriptwriting and web services
• Experience with XML Coding and code repositories
• Building trusted relationships with clients
• Managing teams and workstreams on engagements
• Presenting to senior executives and developing lasting relationships

Responsibilities

• Manage projects related to systems configurations within the Insurance industry
• Lead large projects and drive process innovation
• Assure senior client engagement and satisfaction
• Leverage specialized knowledge for project success
• Provide strategic input into business strategies
• Focus on achieving results and maintaining operational excellence
• Develop and coach top-performing teams
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment

Benefits

• PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.
• To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior