Guidewire Engagement Lead, Director at PwC in Chicago, IL

Industry/Sector Insurance

Specialism Guidewire

Management Level Director

Job Description & Summary 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

Travel Requirements Up to 60%

Job Posting End Date

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.

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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