Guidewire Transformation Director

Us3 Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Us3 Ltd is seeking a Guidewire Transformation Director to steer a major technology modernisation programme within the insurance sector. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, align strategy with execution, and drive efficiency, scalability and improved customer experience through Guidewire platforms.

You'll partner with senior leadership and external partners to deliver complex programmes, ensure governance and financial oversight, and champion operational change across the business landscape in

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience delivering Guidewire transformation projects.
• Proven ability to translate strategy into measurable outcomes.
• Strong governance and financial oversight capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management across C-suite and business leads.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for enterprise Guidewire transformation initiatives.
• Establish governance, milestones and performance measures.
• Partner with executives to align transformation with corporate objectives.
• Lead process optimisation and target operating model design.
• Coordinate delivery streams across technology, data, and testing.
• Ensure adherence to Guidewire standards and architectural principles.
• Manage relationships with external providers and consultants.
• Mentor and lead multidisciplinary teams through delivery excellence.
• Identify risks and manage dependencies with transparent communication.
• Oversee deployment readiness and knowledge transfer into operations.

Skills

Leadership

Transformation management

Programme governance

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial & financial accountability

Tools

Guidewire PolicyCenter

Guidewire ClaimCenter

BillingCenter

Job description

Insurance Technology | Enterprise Transformation | Strategic Leadership

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Guidewire Transformation Director to take a leading role in delivering a major technology modernisation programme within the insurance sector.

We are partnering with an established insurance technology client seeking a senior transformation leader who combines strategic vision with a proven ability to deliver complex, business-critical programmes.

This is an opportunity to influence the future of insurance technology, lead high-performing multidisciplinary teams and drive meaningful operational change through the successful implementation and optimisation of Guidewire solutions.

The Opportunity

As Guidewire Transformation Director, you will take ownership of complex transformation initiatives involving Guidewire PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter and BillingCenter.

Working closely with executive leadership, technology specialists and business stakeholders, you will translate strategic ambitions into measurable outcomes, ensuring programmes deliver sustainable improvements in efficiency, scalability and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and overall leadership for enterprise-wide Guidewire transformation initiatives.
• Establish and maintain robust programme governance, financial oversight, delivery milestones and performance measures.
• Partner with senior executives and business leaders to ensure transformation activities support wider organisational objectives.
• Champion business and operational change, including process optimisation, target operating models and organisational readiness.
• Coordinate interconnected delivery streams spanning technology, architecture, data, integrations, testing and implementation.
• Ensure solution design and delivery follow Guidewire standards, architectural principles and industry best practices.
• Direct relationships with external technology providers, implementation partners and specialist consultancies.
• Build, mentor and lead multidisciplinary teams, fostering accountability, collaboration and delivery excellence.
• Anticipate programme risks, resolve complex dependencies and maintain transparent communication with executive stakeholders.
• Oversee deployment readiness, user adoption, knowledge transfer and transition into business-as-usual operations.

Experience & Expertise

We are particularly interested in speaking with individuals who can demonstrate:

• Significant leadership experience delivering major Guidewire implementation, modernisation or transformation programmes.
• Extensive knowledge of Guidewire's core insurance platforms, including PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter and BillingCenter.
• A strong track record within general insurance, specialty insurance or the wider InsurTech ecosystem.
• Previous experience operating at Transformation Director, Programme Director or equivalent senior leadership level.
• Success managing complex programmes involving multiple business functions, geographic regions and delivery partners.
• Commercial and financial accountability for substantial transformation budgets and programme outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of modern insurance technology landscapes, cloud adoption and enterprise digital transformation.
• The confidence and credibility to engage and influence CIOs, CTOs, COOs and other executive decision-makers.

Additional Expertise That Would Be Advantageous

• Delivery experience involving Guidewire Cloud migrations or cloud-native implementations.
• Understanding of complex data migration strategies, enterprise integrations and API-led architecture.
• Practical experience delivering transformation through scaled Agile methodologies, including SAFe.
• Relevant Guidewire accreditations, programme management qualifications or transformation certifications.

What Will Set You Apart?

Beyond technical knowledge and programme delivery experience, we're looking for a leader who can see the bigger picture while maintaining a firm grip on execution.

You will bring:

• The ability to connect technology investment with tangible business benefits.
• Strong commercial judgement and confidence managing competing priorities.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A collaborative leadership style that motivates teams and builds trust.
• Resilience, adaptability and sound decision-making in demanding transformation environments.

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.