We are seeking an experienced Guidewire PolicyCenter Business SME/Architect to lead a large-scale, multi-state, and multi-country Guidewire Personal Lines (Auto, Home, Umbrella) transformation. This initiative spans multiple phases, focusing on foundational and digital capabilities with an emphasis on aligning business requirements with technical solutions. You will play a critical role in ensuring the successful implementation of Policy Center and contribute to the digital transformation journey of the organization.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Business Transformation Initiatives: Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for Guidewire Policy Center, driving business requirements, solution design, and implementation strategies.
• Architecture Design: Develop and maintain architecture roadmaps to align Guidewire solutions with business objectives, ensuring scalability and adaptability for multi-country requirements.
• Requirement Gathering and Analysis: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business requirements, perform gap analysis, and design solutions that meet operational and strategic goals.
• Implementation Oversight: Provide leadership and guidance during the implementation phases, ensuring adherence to best practices, timelines, and quality standards.
• Digital Enablement: Drive the adoption of digital capabilities, including self-service portals, mobile integration, and advanced analytics.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with product owners, developers, QA teams, and business users to ensure alignment and clear communication.
• Change Management: Lead change management efforts, including training and user adoption strategies for new systems and processes.
• Governance and Compliance: Ensure compliance with organizational policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements across multiple regions.

• Experience:
  • Minimum 8+ years of experience in Guidewire PolicyCenter with deep expertise in Personal Lines (Auto, Home, Umbrella).
  • Proven experience in large-scale, multi-phased Guidewire implementations.
  • Strong understanding of policy lifecycle management and insurance domain best practices.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in Guidewire configurations and integrations.
  • Familiarity with digital enablement technologies (portals, APIs, microservices).
  • Hands-on experience with DevOps practices and cloud-based deployments.
• Leadership Skills:
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders at various organizational levels.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills, with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Communication:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey technical and business concepts effectively.
• Certifications:
  • Guidewire Certified Specialist (Policy Center or ACE certification preferred).
  • Agile, PMP, or other relevant project management certifications are a plus.

• Experience in multi-country, multi-currency implementations.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in different states and countries.
• Experience working in Agile and DevOps environments.