Guidewire Policy Center Lead

Job Description

<p>We have an immediate opening for a Guidewire Policy Center Lead with a leading IT Service Consulting company in Canada . </p><p><br></p><p><b>About the Role and Job:</b></p><p><b>Job Description: Guidewire Policy Center Lead</b></p><p><b>Position Location: Markham, ON, CA</b></p><p><b>Open for both FullTime & Contract</b></p><p><br></p><p><b>Job Summary:</b></p><p><b>Overview</b></p><p>The Guidewire Policy Center Lead plays a pivotal role in the successful design, implementation, and maintenance of Guidewire Policy Center solutions within the organization. This professional is responsible for leading a team of developers, analysts, and business stakeholders, ensuring that the Policy Center platform is leveraged effectively to support core insurance business processes. The ideal candidate brings 7-10 years of hands-on experience working with Guidewire applications, a deep understanding of the insurance domain, and advanced leadership capabilities.</p><p><br></p><p><b> Key Responsibilities</b></p><p>•Guidewire Policy Center Solution Leadership: Lead end-to-end implementation and enhancement of Guidewire Policy Center solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices.</p><p>•Team Management: Supervise a team of Guidewire developers, business analysts, and QA professionals. Foster an environment of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.</p><p>•Technical Oversight: Provide technical guidance on Policy Center configuration, integration, and customization. Review code, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with architectural standards.</p><p>•Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with product owners, business users, and IT leadership to identify requirements, set priorities, and deliver value-driven solutions.</p><p>•Project Management: Develop project plans, resource estimates, and timelines. Track progress, report status to leadership, and proactively address risks and roadblocks.</p><p>•Quality Assurance: Oversee unit, system, and integration testing of Policy Center modules. Ensure quality standards are met and defects are resolved efficiently.</p><p>•Documentation: Prepare and maintain technical documentation, user manuals, and training materials for the Policy Center platform.</p><p>•Platform Optimization: Monitor application performance, analyze metrics, and implement enhancements to maximize efficiency and usability.</p><p>•Training & Mentoring: Provide mentoring to junior team members and training for users to ensure effective platform adoption.</p><p>•Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the Policy Center solution complies with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company policy.</p><p>•Innovation & Best Practices: Research emerging Guidewire features and insurance technologies. Recommend improvements and lead initiatives to keep the organization at the forefront of insurance systems.</p><p><b>Required Qualifications</b></p><p>•Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.</p><p>•7-10 years of experience implementing and supporting Guidewire Policy Center.</p><p>•Strong expertise in Guidewire Policy Center configuration, integration, and customization.</p><p>•Proficient in Java, Gosu, XML, and related technologies within the Guidewire ecosystem.</p><p>•Solid understanding of insurance business processes, especially within Personal Lines and Commercial Lines.</p><p>•Experience with other Guidewire modules (BillingCenter, ClaimCenter) is a plus.</p><p>•Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.</p><p>•Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.</p><p>•Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</p><p>•Experience with Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies.</p><p>•Project management experience with proven track record of delivering on-time, within budget.</p><p>•Knowledge of system integration, middleware, and web services (REST/SOAP).</p><p>•Experience with cloud deployments (AWS, Azure) and DevOps practices is desirable.</p><p><b>Preferred Skills and Attributes</b></p><p>•Guidewire certification (Policy Center Specialist, Architect, or equivalent) highly desirable.</p><p>•Ability to translate complex business requirements into technology solutions.</p><p>•Proficiency in data migration and conversion strategies for Guidewire applications.</p><p>•Expertise in insurance regulatory compliance and security standards.</p><p>•Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at multitasking in a fast-paced environment.</p><p>•Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.</p><p>•Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.</p><p>•Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.</p><p><b>Typical Duties</b></p><p>•Design and architect Guidewire Policy Center solutions for new business initiatives and product launches.</p><p>•Lead technical workshops and requirements-gathering sessions with business partners.</p><p>•Develop high-level and detailed design documents, ensuring all functional and non-functional requirements are captured.</p><p>•Oversee development activities, including configuration, integration, and custom code development.</p><p>•Review deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to standards.</p><p>•Conduct code reviews and performance tuning to ensure optimal application efficiency.</p><p>•Coordinate testing activities and support the QA team in creating comprehensive test cases.</p><p>•Act as the primary contact for issue resolution and escalation relating to the Policy Center platform.</p><p>•Establish and enforce best practices for Guidewire development and deployment.</p><p>•Support ongoing maintenance and enhancements, including upgrades and patch management.</p><p>•Work with enterprise architects on integration strategies with other corporate systems.</p><p>•Contribute to strategic planning and technology roadmaps for the insurance business unit.</p><p>AI tools may assist in the recruitment process; however, all hiring decisions are made by the recruitment team based on a comprehensive evaluation of candidates.</p>