Leads Guidewire implementation engagements for insurance clients, directing strategy across policy, billing, and claims transformations. Oversees multiple workstreams, coordinates modernization and cloud initiatives, manages executive relationships, drives business development, translates insurance requirements into platform solutions, and mentors consulting teams. Ensures delivery aligns with client objectives, firm standards, independence requirements, and conduct expectations.
The Opportunity
As a Guidewire Engagement Lead, Director you will guide the business side of Guidewire implementations within an insurance organization, shaping project direction, coordinating execution, and helping clients pursue operational efficiency through business application consulting within our Advisory practice. As a Director you will set strategic direction, lead business development efforts, and oversee multiple projects while guiding executive-level client relationships, translating vision into action and mentoring future leaders across the PwC Network. In this role at PwC, you will bring together business acumen, client-facing leadership, and Guidewire knowledge to support planning, delivery coordination, and the pursuit of outcomes that align with client objectives and the Firm's values.
Responsibilities
- Leading business planning for Guidewire engagements within insurance client environments
- Directing strategic coordination across policy, billing, and claims implementation efforts
- Shaping client engagement plans that align business goals, delivery timelines, and platform capabilities
- Guiding teams through Guidewire modernization, cloud transformation, and data and analytics initiatives
- Building executive-level client relationships to identify needs, risks, and growth opportunities
- Driving business development activities that expand Guidewire opportunities across the insurance sector
- Overseeing multiple workstreams and balancing delivery priorities across complex implementation efforts
- Applying industry knowledge to translate insurance operating requirements into platform-enabled solutions
- Coaching teams to strengthen solution design, delivery discipline, and issue resolution
- Adhering to firm standards, independence requirements, and conduct expectations in all client interactions
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 9 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for a Master's of Science or PhD or Master of Business Administration degree in at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Actuarial Science, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics/Statistics, Operations/Supply Chain, Risk Management/Insurance
- Leading Guidewire client engagements across policy, billing, and claims transformations
- Driving insurance technology strategy across core modernization and cloud programs
- Developing executive client relationships and business growth opportunities
- Translating market insights into thought leadership and solution design
- Mentoring teams while balancing strategic, operational, and technical priorities
The salary range for this position is: $155,000 - $410,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines
As a Guidewire Engagement Lead, Director you will guide the business side of Guidewire implementations within an insurance organization, shaping project direction, coordinating execution, and helping clients pursue operational efficiency through business application consulting within our Advisory practice. As a Director you will set strategic direction, lead business development efforts, and oversee multiple projects while guiding executive-level client relationships, translating vision into action and mentoring future leaders across the PwC Network. In this role at PwC, you will bring together business acumen, client-facing leadership, and Guidewire knowledge to support planning, delivery coordination, and the pursuit of outcomes that align with client objectives and the Firm's values.
Responsibilities
- Leading business planning for Guidewire engagements within insurance client environments
- Directing strategic coordination across policy, billing, and claims implementation efforts
- Shaping client engagement plans that align business goals, delivery timelines, and platform capabilities
- Guiding teams through Guidewire modernization, cloud transformation, and data and analytics initiatives
- Building executive-level client relationships to identify needs, risks, and growth opportunities
- Driving business development activities that expand Guidewire opportunities across the insurance sector
- Overseeing multiple workstreams and balancing delivery priorities across complex implementation efforts
- Applying industry knowledge to translate insurance operating requirements into platform-enabled solutions
- Coaching teams to strengthen solution design, delivery discipline, and issue resolution
- Adhering to firm standards, independence requirements, and conduct expectations in all client interactions
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 9 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for a Master's of Science or PhD or Master of Business Administration degree in at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Actuarial Science, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics/Statistics, Operations/Supply Chain, Risk Management/Insurance
- Leading Guidewire client engagements across policy, billing, and claims transformations
- Driving insurance technology strategy across core modernization and cloud programs
- Developing executive client relationships and business growth opportunities
- Translating market insights into thought leadership and solution design
- Mentoring teams while balancing strategic, operational, and technical priorities
The salary range for this position is: $155,000 - $410,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines
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