Guidewire Testing Lead - Senior Manager

PwC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Private medical cover

Volunteer days

Job summary

PwC in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Guidewire Test Lead to drive end-to-end testing across complex Guidewire programmes in the insurance sector.

You will define testing strategy, coordinate onshore and offshore teams, manage risks and milestones, and partner with business stakeholders to ensure high quality, predictable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading end-to-end testing across Guidewire implementations.
• Knowledge of testing governance, strategy and risk management.
• Strong stakeholder management and delivery leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end testing across Guidewire implementations, incl. strategy and planning.
• Coordinate onshore, offshore and third-party testing teams and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing processes, tooling and automation.
• Ensure release readiness and post-deployment stabilisation.

Tools

Guidewire BillingCenter

Guidewire ClaimCenter

Guidewire PolicyCenter

Guidewire Cloud/SaaS

Job description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Insurance

Specialism

Guidewire

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

As a Guidewire consulting generalist at PwC, you will specialise in providing consulting services for Guidewire software solutions. You will apply an in-depth knowledge of Guidewire applications to assist clients in optimising operational efficiency through analysis, implementation, training, and support specific to Guidewire software.

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Guidewire Test Lead to play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of complex Guidewire programmes across the insurance lifecycle. This role combines end to end testing leadership with broader delivery oversight, working closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, and third-party vendors to ensure high quality, predictable outcomes.

You will be responsible for defining and executing the testing strategy while also contributing to overall programme delivery, governance, and risk management across Guidewire implementations.

Locations across the UK will be considered for this role.

What your days will look like:

• Lead end-to-end testing across Guidewire implementations, covering test strategy, planning, execution, governance, environments, defect management and distributed testing teams.
• Provide delivery oversight across complex Guidewire programmes, managing risks, dependencies and milestones while supporting mobilisation, release readiness and post-deployment stabilisation.
• Build effective relationships with business stakeholders, clients, Guidewire and third-party vendors, aligning testing and delivery priorities with business outcomes and providing clear, transparent communication.
• Drive continuous improvement across testing processes, tooling, automation and ways of working, embedding a quality-focused culture while coaching and developing testing and delivery teams

This role is for you if:

• Ability to lead end-to-end testing and quality assurance across complex Guidewire implementations, from strategy and planning through execution, defect management and release.
• Practical knowledge of Guidewire ClaimCenter, PolicyCenter and BillingCenter, ideally including Guidewire Cloud/SaaS environments and associated test frameworks.
• Skilled in managing functional, integration and regression testing, with knowledge of test automation and non-functional areas such as performance, resilience and security.
• Ability to manage delivery risk, governance and quality across agile, hybrid or waterfall programmes, including mobilisation, go-live and service readiness.
• Capability to lead and coordinate onshore, offshore and third-party teams, creating effective collaboration across complex insurance transformation programmes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships, resolve challenges and maintain focus on quality and business outcomes

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.

Education

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Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

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Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Business Analysis, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Digital Tooling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Guidewire BillingCenter, Guidewire ClaimCenter, Guidewire InsuranceSuite, Inclusion, Influence, Insurance Consulting, Insurance Rating Software, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, PolicyCenter (Software) {+ 9 more}

Desired Languages

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Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No