Guidewire Manager – Delivery & Client Engagement

Sollers Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sollers Consulting is seeking a Manager to lead the delivery of complex Guidewire transformation initiatives for the US/Canada market. You will work directly with clients and senior stakeholders to shape solutions, guide strategic decisions, and drive key initiatives across insurance programs.

This role emphasizes client leadership, end-to-end delivery, and active involvement in sales and proposal activities. Base salary reflects experience and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT consulting on US/Canada P&C projects.
• Experience with Guidewire implementations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven team leadership and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Guidewire implementations in the P&C sector.
• Act as Product Owner or Business Architect as needed.
• Partner with clients to solve complex business and technology challenges.
• Drive business analysis, define functional requirements, and guide solution design.
• Develop and manage client relationships across accounts; serve as primary contact.
• Lead B2B sales, including cross-selling and upselling.
• Present ideas to clients and discuss solutions with senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to proposals and present solutions to senior client stakeholders.

Skills

Guidewire delivery

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Product Owner

Business analysis

Agile delivery

B2B sales

Tools

Guidewire

Job description

As a Manager, you will lead the delivery of complex Guidewire transformation initiatives while helping expand our presence across the US and Canada. You will work directly with clients and senior stakeholders to shape solutions, guide strategic decisions, and drive key initiatives.

Project & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Guidewire implementation projects within the P&C insurance sector, overseeing large Agile initiatives or managing key workstreams within complex transformation programs.
• Act as a Product Owner or Business Architect as needed.
• Partner with our clients to solve complex business and technology challenges.
• Drive a complex business analysis, define functional requirements, and guide solution design in close cooperation with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and manage client relationships across new and existing accounts, serving as a primary point of contact and trusted advisor.
• Lead B2B sales efforts, including cross-selling and up-selling.
• Present and articulate new ideas to clients and participate in discussions with key stakeholders.
• Contribute to proposal preparation and present solutions to senior client stakeholders.

About the requirements. You need:

• 5+ years of professional experience within a consulting environment in IT projects within the US/Canada P&C insurance market.
• Experience with Guidewire implementation projects.
• Strong understanding of P&C insurance operating models and core processes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage clients.
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills to ensure the quality of your team’s deliverables; prior experience as a Business Analyst or Consultant is highly valued
• Proven team management skills and accountability for team results.

Nice to have:

• Experience in implementation-related or strategic consulting, particularly in insurance.
• Ability to build strong, lasting relationships with client stakeholders, including C-level executives.

About the compensation. We can offer:

Base salary range: $125,000 – $170,000 USD annually.

The responsibilities outlined above describe the role and its scope. The formal internal title will align with Sollers’ global Consulting career framework and be determined based on experience and level of responsibility.

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