Strategic Engagement Manager for Guidewire Programs

Guidewire Software; United States; On-site; USD 143,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Bonus potential

Job summary

Guidewire Software in the United States is seeking an Engagement Manager to lead and coordinate multi‑client engagements within the Guidewire Cloud ecosystem. You will partner with principals, sales teams, and customers to drive strategic outcomes, manage programs, and ensure value delivery from start to finish.

The role emphasizes executive communication, risk management, and financial governance, with opportunities to influence across Product Development, Professional Services, and Support

Qualifications

• Exceptional executive communication and influence with C-level executives.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning aligned with customer goals.
• Business acumen with deep understanding of operations and financial management.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-management experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proactive in identifying issues.
• Sales support acumen with entrepreneurial mindset.
• Guidewire catalog knowledge at a high level and maintenance of certification.
• Cloud knowledge with Guidewire Cloud experience and AWS certification.
• Insurance industry knowledge for the country/region in which the role operates.

Responsibilities

• Lead as client liaison for one or two GWCP clients, guiding primarily Guidewire-owned projects.
• Drive on-time delivery, value-to-scope, and budget adherence across engagements.
• Own financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis.
• Establish governance frameworks and proactively mitigate risks at project and strategic levels.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Professional Services, and Support for cohesive delivery.
• Develop and maintain relationships with C-level executives and key stakeholders.
• Oversee estimation, proposals, and SOW/Change Order processes.
• Provide escalation support and ensure timely status reporting on scope, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Leadership

Analytical skills

Sales acumen

Guidewire knowledge

Guidewire Cloud

AWS certification

Insurance industry knowledge

Tools

Guidewire Cloud

AWS Certification

Job description

Guidewire Software in the United States is seeking an Engagement Manager to lead and coordinate multi‑client engagements within the Guidewire Cloud ecosystem. You will partner with principals, sales teams, and customers to drive strategic outcomes, manage programs, and ensure value delivery from start to finish.

The role emphasizes executive communication, risk management, and financial governance, with opportunities to influence across Product Development, Professional Services, and Support