Guidewire PolicyCenter Business SME/Architect

Experience:
Minimum 8+ years of experience in Guidewire PolicyCenter with deep expertise in Personal Lines (Auto, Home, Umbrella).
Proven experience in large-scale, multi-phased Guidewire implementations.
Strong understanding of policy lifecycle management and insurance domain best practices.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead Business Transformation Initiatives: Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for Guidewire PolicyCenter, driving business requirements, solution design, and implementation strategies.
Architecture Design: Develop and maintain architecture roadmaps to align Guidewire solutions with business objectives, ensuring scalability and adaptability for multi-country requirements.
Requirement Gathering and Analysis: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business requirements, perform gap analysis, and design solutions that meet operational and strategic goals.
Implementation Oversight: Provide leadership and guidance during the implementation phases, ensuring adherence to best practices, timelines, and quality standards.
Digital Enablement: Drive the adoption of digital capabilities, including self-service portals, mobile integration, and advanced analytics.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with product owners, developers, QA teams, and business users to ensure alignment and clear communication.
Change Management: Lead change management efforts, including training and user adoption strategies for new systems and processes.
Governance and Compliance: Ensure compliance with organizational policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements across multiple regions.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in Guidewire configurations and integrations.
Familiarity with digital enablement technologies (portals, APIs, microservices).
Hands-on experience with DevOps practices and cloud-based deployments.
Certifications:
Guidewire Certified Specialist (PolicyCenter or ACE certification preferred).
Agile, PMP, or other relevant project management certifications are a plus