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Leads architecture and delivery of large-scale Guidewire InsuranceSuite (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter) transformations for PwC’s insurance clients, defining technical strategies and ensuring alignment with business goals.
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Line of Service
AdvisoryIndustry/Sector
InsuranceSpecialism
GuidewireManagement Level
Senior ManagerJob Description & Summary
About this Role
At PwC we are hiring a Senior Guidewire Solution Architect to lead architecture and delivery across large-scale London Market transformation programmes. This role requires deep experience across the Guidewire InsuranceSuite, including PolicyCenter, BillingCenter and ClaimCenter, as well as proven IPLM implementation experience across both Policy and Claims. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining solution architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and supporting the successful delivery of complex transformation initiatives.
As a technical leader and trusted advisor, the individual will work closely with business stakeholders, delivery teams and senior programme leadership to provide architectural direction and governance throughout the programme lifecycle. They will bring a strong understanding of Guidewire best practices, drive technical decision-making, and help navigate complex enterprise environments to achieve successful business and technology outcomes.
What your day will look like:
Own the end-to-end solution architecture across Guidewire platforms, ensuring scalable, secure and business-aligned solutions throughout the programme lifecycle.
Lead IPLM design and integration activities across both Policy and Claims, driving consistency and best practice across implementations.
Define, establish and govern architecture standards, integration patterns and technical frameworks to support enterprise-wide transformation objectives.
Act as the technical lead across delivery teams and third-party vendors, providing guidance, oversight and architectural governance throughout delivery.
Engage senior business and technology stakeholders as a trusted advisor, translating complex technical concepts into business value and strategic outcomes.
Support solution shaping, RFP responses and pre-sales activities by providing architectural expertise, solution vision and implementation strategy.
This role is for you if:
Extensive experience of Guidewire spanning across PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter and across complex insurance transformation programmes within an established consultancy firm.
Demonstrate end-to-end Guidewire implementation expertise, from solution design through to delivery and deployment.
Possess hands-on IPLM implementation experience across both Policy and Claims environments.
Apply strong London Market and Lloyd’s domain knowledge to support business and technology transformation initiatives.
Leverage deep solution architecture and integration expertise, including API-led and event-driven architectures.
Have experience with Guidewire Cloud and modernisation programmes, which is highly desirable.
Exhibit strong stakeholder management and delivery leadership skills, with the ability to influence senior business and technology audiences.
What you’ll receive from us:
No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.
We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Analysis, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Guidewire BillingCenter, Guidewire ClaimCenter, Guidewire InsuranceSuite, Inclusion, Influence, Insurance Consulting, Insurance Rating Software, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, PolicyCenter (Software), Professional Courage, Project Management, Rapid Experimentation {+ 6 more}Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Up to 60%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
YesGovernment Clearance Required?
NoJob Posting End Date
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