Guidewire Data Technical Lead – Director / Senior Manager

PwC; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Flexible working

Volunteer days

Job summary

PwC’s Data & AI Consulting team is seeking a Director-level data leader to drive Guidewire data solutions across large-scale insurance transformations in the UK. You will shape data architectures, governance, and analytics capabilities, while partnering with business and technology teams to deliver measurable value.

You will engage senior stakeholders, lead data workstreams, and guide delivery teams through complex programme lifecycles, ensuring high-quality, compliant outcomes across DataHub,

Qualifications

• Experience leading enterprise data and analytics in complex insurance environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and delivery leadership across large programmes.
• Experience with Guidewire data solutions (DataHub/InfoCenter/CDA/Data Platform) and cloud migrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of Guidewire data solutions across DataHub, InfoCenter, CDA, Data Platform and wider data ecosystems.
• Define scalable data architectures and cloud-based patterns aligned to enterprise standards.
• Oversee data migration, ETL development, data modelling and integration in large insurance transformations.
• Establish data governance, quality, security and lineage controls for regulatory compliance.
• Partner with senior stakeholders, architects and technology teams to shape data strategies and analytics.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary delivery teams and ensure successful delivery.

Skills

Guidewire data solutions

Data architecture

Stakeholder management

Delivery leadership

Cloud data platforms

Tools

Alteryx

Guidewire Cloud

Job description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Insurance

Specialism

Application / Solution Architecture

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

About the Role

Join PwC’s growing Data & AI Consulting team and help shape the future of insurance transformation.

As insurers modernise their core platforms and migrate to Guidewire Cloud, the demand for scalable, data-driven solutions has never been greater. We are looking for experienced Guidewire data leaders who can combine deep technical expertise with strong stakeholder management and delivery leadership to help clients unlock value from their data.

Working at the heart of complex Guidewire transformation programmes, you’ll lead the design and delivery of enterprise data and analytics solutions, partnering with business, technology and architecture teams to drive successful outcomes for some of the UK’s leading insurance organisations.

What your days will look like

• Lead the design and delivery of Guidewire data solutions across DataHub, InfoCenter, Cloud Data Access (CDA), Guidewire Data Platform and wider enterprise data ecosystems.
• Define scalable data architectures, integration patterns and cloud-based solutions aligned to Guidewire and enterprise standards.
• Oversee data migration, ETL development, data modelling and integration activities within large-scale insurance transformation programmes.
• Establish robust data governance, quality, security and lineage controls to support business and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with senior client stakeholders, architects and technology teams to shape data strategies, reporting capabilities and analytics solutions.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary delivery teams, supporting solution development, technical assurance and successful programme delivery.

The role is for you if

• You have deep experience delivering Guidewire data solutions, including DataHub, InfoCenter, CDA, Data Studio or Guidewire Data Platform.
• You have strong expertise in enterprise data architecture, ETL design, data modelling and integration patterns within complex insurance environments.
• You have successfully led data workstreams or technical delivery within Guidewire Cloud or InsuranceSuite transformation programmes.
• You have a strong understanding of insurance data across Policy, Claims, Billing and Customer domains.
• You have experience delivering cloud-based data platforms and modern analytics solutions using cloud-native technologies.
• You can confidently engage senior stakeholders, communicate complex technical concepts and lead teams through large-scale transformation programmes.

What you’ll receive from us

• No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.
• We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

Education

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Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Algorithm Development, Alteryx (Automation Platform), Analytical Thinking, Analytic Research, Big Data, Business Data Analytics, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Complex Data Analysis, Conducting Research, Creativity, Customer Analysis, Customer Needs Analysis, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Collection, Data-Driven Insights, Data Integration, Data Integrity {+ 53 more}

Desired Languages

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Travel Requirements

Up to 60%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No