Test Manager (Guidewire)

Cognizant; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will oversee test planning, estimation, governance, and the establishment of QA standards, while guiding teams through discovery, scoping, and risk management to ensure successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as Test Manager on large-scale insurance transformations.
• Deep hands-on Guidewire product expertise.
• Experience in discovery, estimation, and resource planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA strategy and test management for the program.
• Collaborate with SMEs, Product Owners, Architects, and Delivery Leads.
• Identify risks and testing impacts across streams.
• Establish QA team structure and quality standards.

Skills

Test management

QA strategy

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Tools

Guidewire

Guidewire Cloud

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. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. 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.