Test Manager (Guidewire)

Cognizant; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Test Manager (P&C Insurance – Guidewire) to lead QA strategy and test management for a major insurance transformation. You will work with Business SMEs, Product Owners, Architects, and Delivery Leads to embed quality throughout the program.

This role requires deep Guidewire knowledge, experience on large-scale insurance transformations, and strong leadership in QA governance and discovery activities.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Test Manager on large-scale insurance programs.
• Deep knowledge of P&C insurance products and policy lifecycles.
• Hands-on Guidewire product expertise across modules.
• Experience in discovery, effort estimation, and resource planning.
• Ability to lead QA teams and establish governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead test planning, estimation, and QA strategy for the program.
• Support discovery activities through requirements analysis and quality planning.
• Establish QA team structure, delivery approach, and quality standards.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and testing impact across streams.
• Collaborate with SMEs, Product Owners, Architects, and Delivery Leads to embed quality.

Skills

Test management

Insurance transformations

Guidewire expertise

Requirements analysis

QA governance

Tools

Guidewire

Job description

About the Role

As a Test Manager (P&C Insurance – Guidewire), you will make an impact by leading the QA strategy and test management for a strategic insurance product initiative, ensuring quality is embedded across every stage of a large-scale insurance transformation program. You will be a valued member of the Delivery/QA team, working collaboratively with Business SMEs, Product Owners, Architects, and Delivery Leads.

In this role, you will:

• Lead test planning, estimation, resource forecasting, and overall QA strategy for the program.
• Support discovery activities through requirements analysis, scope assessment, and quality planning.
• Establish QA team structure, delivery approach, governance, and quality standards.
• Identify risks, dependencies, assumptions, and testing impacts across business and technology streams.
• Collaborate closely with Business SMEs, Product Owners, Architects, and Delivery Leads to ensure quality is embedded throughout the project lifecycle.

What You Need to Have to Be Considered

• A strong track record as a Test Manager on large-scale insurance transformation programs.
• Solid knowledge of P&C Insurance products and policy lifecycle processes.
• Deep hands-on Guidewire product expertise, including Product Model, Rating, Underwriting, Documents, Integrations, and Workflows.
• A track record supporting discovery and inception activities, including effort estimation, solution assessment, and resource planning.
• Demonstrated ability building and leading QA teams, defining test strategies, and establishing quality governance frameworks.

These Will Help You Stand Out

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and workshop facilitation skills.
• Guidewire Cloud experience.
• Experience delivering new insurance product implementations.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.