Guidewire Policy Center Lead

Job Description

<p><b>Position Name – Guidewire Policy Center Lead</b></p><p><b>Type of hiring – Fulltime/Subcon</b></p><p><b>Location – Markham, ON (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will be onsite)</b></p><p><br></p><p><b>Job Description:</b></p><p>The <b>Guidewire Policy Center Lead</b> 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><ul><li>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.</li><li>Team Management: Supervise a team of Guidewire developers, business analysts, and QA professionals. Foster an environment of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Technical Oversight: Provide technical guidance on Policy Center configuration, integration, and customization. Review code, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with architectural standards.</li><li>Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with product owners, business users, and IT leadership to identify requirements, set priorities, and deliver value-driven solutions.</li><li>Project Management: Develop project plans, resource estimates, and timelines. Track progress, report status to leadership, and proactively address risks and roadblocks.</li><li>Quality Assurance: Oversee unit, system, and integration testing of Policy Center modules. Ensure quality standards are met and defects are resolved efficiently.</li><li>Documentation: Prepare and maintain technical documentation, user manuals, and training materials for the Policy Center platform.</li><li>Platform Optimization: Monitor application performance, analyze metrics, and implement enhancements to maximize efficiency and usability.</li><li>Training & Mentoring: Provide mentoring to junior team members and training for users to ensure effective platform adoption.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the Policy Center solution complies with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company policy.</li><li>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.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Required Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.</li><li>7-10 Years of experience implementing and supporting Guidewire Policy Center.</li><li>Strong expertise in Guidewire Policy Center configuration, integration, and customization.</li><li>Proficient in Java, Gosu, XML, and related technologies within the Guidewire ecosystem.</li><li>Solid understanding of insurance business processes, especially within Personal Lines and Commercial Lines.</li><li>Experience with other Guidewire modules (BillingCenter, ClaimCenter) is a plus.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.</li><li>Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Experience with Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies.</li><li>Project management experience with proven track record of delivering on-time, within budget.</li><li>Knowledge of system integration, middleware, and web services (REST/SOAP).</li><li>Experience with cloud deployments (AWS, Azure) and DevOps practices is desirable.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Preferred Skills and Attributes</b></p><ul><li>Guidewire certification (Policy Center Specialist, Architect, or equivalent) highly desirable.</li><li>Ability to translate complex business requirements into technology solutions.</li><li>Proficiency in data migration and conversion strategies for Guidewire applications.</li><li>Expertise in insurance regulatory compliance and security standards.</li><li>Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at multitasking in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.</li><li>Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Typical Duties</b></p><ul><li>Design and architect Guidewire Policy Center solutions for new business initiatives and product launches.</li><li>Lead technical workshops and requirements-gathering sessions with business partners.</li><li>Develop high-level and detailed design documents, ensuring all functional and non-functional requirements are captured.</li><li>Oversee development activities, including configuration, integration, and custom code development.</li><li>Review deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to standards.</li><li>Conduct code reviews and performance tuning to ensure optimal application efficiency.</li><li>Coordinate testing activities and support the QA team in creating comprehensive test cases.</li><li>Act as the primary contact for issue resolution and escalation relating to the Policy Center platform.</li><li>Establish and enforce best practices for Guidewire development and deployment.</li><li>Support ongoing maintenance and enhancements, including upgrades and patch management.</li><li>Work with enterprise architects on integration strategies with other corporate systems.</li><li>Contribute to strategic planning and technology roadmaps for the insurance business unit.</li></ul><p></p>