- Company Name
- Pyramid Technology Solutions
- Job Title
- Software Engineer/Guidewire Project Manager
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Software Engineer / Guidewire Project Manager
**Role Summary**
Lead the migration of Guidewire PolicyCenter and ClaimCenter to a cloud-based platform for commercial insurance operations. Manage all phases of the project lifecycle—planning, execution, monitoring, and closure—ensuring alignment with business objectives, technical requirements, and schedule constraints. Act as the primary liaison among cross‑functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors to deliver a secure, high‑performance solution across multiple regions.
**Expectations**
- 8+ years of IT project management experience, specifically in M&A or large‑scale IT integration.
- Proven success driving Guidewire PolicyCenter and ClaimCenter implementations.
- Deep knowledge of cloud migration strategies, data security, and performance tuning.
- 3+ years’ experience in commercial insurance environments.
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, resources, and multi‑regional project teams.
- Strong stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and change‑management skills.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Coordinate cross‑functional teams (functional, technical, QA, operations) across multiple business units.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues; document and communicate status to executives and stakeholders.
- Lead weekly steering‑committee and project status meetings; produce reports, dashboards, and documentation.
- Oversee resource allocation, vendor management, and contract negotiations for cloud services.
- Implement project‑management best practices: waterfall, agile, and hybrid methodologies.
- Ensure compliance with data security, governance, and regulatory requirements during migration.
- Drive post‑go‑live support transition and knowledge transfer to Ops/Support teams.
**Required Skills**
- Guidewire PolicyCenter & ClaimCenter implementation & migration expertise.
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) migration architecture and performance optimization.
- IT project management life cycle (PMLC) and SDLC methodology proficiency.
- Waterfall, Agile (Scrum, SAFe), and hybrid delivery methodology application.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership competencies.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent (Prince2, PgMP) preferred.
- Guidewire Solution Architect or Guidewire Implementation Consultant certification (optional but advantageous).