Are you a seasoned professional with a deep passion for Guidewire and the P&C Insurance domain? We are looking for a Guidewire Functional Lead to become a key player in our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with Product Owners, lead requirement gathering and business solutioning workshops, and drive successful project outcomes. Key Responsibilities : - Strategic Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with Product Owners (PO) to prioritize tasks and ensure alignment with business goals. - Backlog Management: Conduct backlog grooming sessions in collaboration with PO to maintain a clear and actionable roadmap using tools like Jira. - Workshop Leadership: Drive requirement gathering and business solutioning workshops, such as design thinking and user story mapping sessions, to identify and implement effective solutions. - Process Establishment: Develop and refine business processes, guidelines, and frameworks (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to enhance operational efficiency. - Functional Expertise: Provide robust functional solutions (e.g., policy administration, claims processing) that meet business needs and drive project success whilst maintaining the OOTB Goal. - Knowledge Sharing: Lead knowledge-sharing sessions (e.g., lunch-and-learns, webinars) to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement. - Scrum Participation: Actively participate in scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups and sprint reviews, to ensure smooth project execution. - Progress Monitoring: Monitor and track the progress of the delivery team using specific metrics or KPIs to ensure timely and quality outcomes. - Stakeholder Engagement: Demonstrate work results to the Product Owner and other stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment. Incorporate stakeholder feedback effectively. - SME Collaboration: Organize sessions with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gather transformation and other business rules. Qualifications : - Extensive IT Experience: Proven experience with Guidewire and a strong background in the Policy & Claims Insurance domain. - Domain Certifications: Insurance Domain Certification such as AINS, FIII, CPU, or additional relevant certifications like CPCU, ARM. - Analytical & Communication Skills: Exceptional analytical and communication skills to effectively convey complex ideas. Proficiency in tools like SQL, Tableau is a plus. - Guidewire Certifications: Guidewire certification (CC/PC/BC) - ACE certification, with the latest Cloud Release. Multiple certifications preferred focus on PolicyCenter. - Advanced Product Design: Expert knowledge in Advanced Product Design (APD). Benefits Joining Cognizant will give you the opportunity to learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry, while having your finger on the pulse of emerging industry trends and working on the cutting edge of technology in your field of expertise. We recognize that our people perform at their best when they feel valued as significant contributors and that is why at Cognizant, taking care of our employees is a priority: - You can pursue innovative career tracks and opportunities here - You can enhance your professional development through education and dedicated training - We'll give you the skills you need to keep pace with the changing workplace while our compensation, benefits and wellness packages help you stay healthy and plan for the future. Please reach out to our friendly and welcoming team today to apply and register your interest for this full-time hybrid Guidewire Functional Policy Lead position. At Cognizant, we engineer modern businesses to improve everyday life because we're dedicated to making a lasting impact. Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
