Guidewire Principal Functional Architect

Cognizant•Chicago, IL

3d•$100,000 - $180,000

About The Position

The Principal Functional Architect owns the end-to-end solutioning responsibility for multi‑tower complex deals. This includes integrating individual tower solutions during the RFP process and addressing customer challenges with a holistic approach.

Requirements

15+
P&C COTS
Collaboration – Confluence
Guidewire Tools & Accelerators
PC – Rating Management Module
Guidewire – ContactManager
Jira
GW APD
Insurance Products
Insurance – Guidewire
GW – PolicyCenter Functional
MS Office

Responsibilities

Serve as a recognized internal and external thought leader by representing Cognizant at conferences, analyst interactions, and industry forums.
Proactively identify and develop new opportunities in North America by collaborating with commercial leads.
Identify and drive growth opportunities through strategic partnerships and business expansion initiatives.
Detail out new solutions and map them to client needs and business environments.
Promote a culture of knowledge sharing and capability building within teams.
Build strong internal networks with Program and Delivery teams to ensure appropriate domain-based solutioning for new and existing clients.
Act as the end‑to-end solution architect for very large, multi‑tower programs.
Conduct initiatives that elevate client satisfaction by understanding their expectations and delivering fit-for-purpose solutions.
Lead research and development of overall solutions for complex programs, including platform requirements.
Prepare and deliver compelling presentations, seminars, and thought leadership materials.
Interact directly with clients to showcase Cognizant’s solution capabilities and domain strengths.