Guidewire Agile Project Manager

PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS; Washington (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Guidewire Consulting Generalist to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in Guidewire software solutions to enhance operational efficiency for clients in the Insurance sector. You will lead project teams, mentor junior staff, and ensure project success while maintaining high standards. This role offers the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, embrace innovative technologies, and make a significant impact on client relationships. If you are passionate about driving results and fostering team growth, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management within the Insurance industry.
• Strong understanding of Guidewire ecosystem and Cloud platform.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects related to systems configurations within the Insurance industry.
• Lead teams and manage client accounts focusing on strategic planning.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Budget Management

Guidewire Software

Agile Methodologies

Mentoring

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PMO Tools

Job description

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in providing consulting services for various business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

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

Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop, and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team members’ unique strengths, and managing performance to meet client expectations. With your growing understanding of business operations, you play a key role in identifying opportunities that contribute to our firm’s success. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values meaningfully. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Key skills, knowledge, and experiences include but are not limited to:

1. Analyzing and understanding the linkages and interactions within complex systems.
2. Taking ownership of projects, ensuring successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
3. Partnering with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
4. Developing skills outside your comfort zone and encouraging others to do the same.
5. Mentoring others effectively.
6. Using work reviews as opportunities to deepen team members’ expertise.
7. Addressing conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members, and stakeholders, escalating as appropriate.
8. Upholding and reinforcing professional and technical standards, including PwC tax and audit guidance, the firm’s code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As part of the FS Enabling Technologies team, you will manage projects related to systems configurations within the Insurance industry. As a Manager, you will lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff. You will be responsible for project success and maintaining high standards, leveraging team strengths, and managing performance to meet client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects related to systems configurations within the Insurance industry.
• Lead teams and manage client accounts.
• Focus on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff.
• Ensure project success and uphold high standards.
• Leverage team strengths to meet client service expectations.
• Manage performance to deliver on client expectations.
• Build meaningful client relationships.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines and quality standards.

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 5 years of experience.

What Sets You Apart

• Experience and/or certification in SAFe Agile, Six Sigma, IT Service Management / ITIL, and Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.
• Understanding of Guidewire ecosystem and Cloud platform.
• Experience in scope, schedule, and budget management of large-scale programs.
• Skills in planning management and backlog grooming.
• Stakeholder management and governance skills.
• Resource and vendor management experience.
• Financial management and cost modeling expertise.
• Organizational change management capabilities.
• Experience in creating and maintaining PMO tools and templates.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry-level job seekers requiring sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as specified in our policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or other protected statuses.

For applicants impacted by local Fair Chance Ordinances, we consider arrest or conviction records thoughtfully, considering responsibilities like handling sensitive information or proprietary assets.

Applications are accepted until the position is filled. For application deadlines, visit: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines

The salary range is $100,000 - $232,000, plus potential discretionary bonuses. Actual salary depends on skills, experience, location, and laws. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and more. Details: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance