Guidewire Project Manager contract C2C jobs Hybrid

Job Title: Guidewire Project Manager

Location: New Jersey / New York / Connecticut
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days per week from the client office
Duration: Long-Term Contract

Mandatory RequirementsExtensive experience managing Guidewire InsuranceSuite implementations
Strong Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance domain experience
Proven Project Management experience leading large transformation initiatives
Role SummaryThe Guidewire Project Manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of Guidewire InsuranceSuite implementation and enhancement programs. This client-facing role requires strong delivery governance, stakeholder management, and hands-on program control across PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, and ClaimCenter initiatives while coordinating with business stakeholders, system integrators, and offshore teams.

Key Responsibilities Delivery & Program ManagementOwn end-to-end delivery including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and timelines.
Lead large-scale Guidewire implementations, upgrades, and transformation programs.
Drive project planning, sprint execution, milestone tracking, and release management.
Ensure adherence to SDLC processes and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Stakeholder & Client ManagementServe as the primary on-site point of contact for client business and IT stakeholders.
Facilitate steering committee meetings, executive reviews, and status reporting.
Proactively manage risks, dependencies, issues, and escalations.
Team & Vendor CoordinationLead cross-functional teams including Guidewire developers, integration teams, QA, and business analysts.
Coordinate on-site, offshore, and near-shore delivery teams.
Manage relationships with system integrators, vendors, and implementation partners.
Risk, Quality & ComplianceIdentify and mitigate project risks and issues.
Ensure compliance with insurance regulations, security standards, and internal controls.
Drive defect management, quality assurance, and UAT sign-offs.
Financial & Commercial ManagementMonitor project budgets, burn rates, and forecasting.
Manage scope changes, change requests, and commercial discussions.
Required Skills & Qualifications Technical & Domain ExpertiseStrong experience managing Guidewire InsuranceSuite implementations, including:PolicyCenter
BillingCenter
ClaimCenter
Deep understanding of P&C insurance processes, including policy lifecycle, claims, and billing.
Experience with Guidewire integrations, data migration, and cloud/on-premise deployments.
Project LeadershipProven experience in Agile and/or hybrid delivery models.
Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to lead distributed, multi-vendor teams effectively.
Tools & MethodologiesExperience with Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or similar tools.
Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and release management is an added advantage.
Preferred QualificationsPMP, SAFe, or Agile certifications.
Prior client-facing experience in large insurance transformation programs.
Experience working with Tier-1 insurers or global insurance organizations.
Key Success FactorsStrong client relationship and on-site engagement skills.
Ability to convert business requirements into executable delivery plans.
Proactive risk management and delivery predictability.
High ownership mindset with excellent execution discipline.