Senior Project Manager

Summary

The Senior Project Manager (PM) serves as a foundational role in the delivery of Guidewire projects, focusing on the execution of smaller, more contained projects while building the skills and knowledge required to progress toward the Engagement Manager (EM) role.

As a Project Manager, you will manage project timelines, deliverables, and customer scope to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. You will coordinate across teams, develop strong client relationships, and work closely with senior leaders, including Engagement Managers, Principals, and Guidewire Partners, to achieve project success and customer satisfaction.

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO

 

PROJECT DELIVERY AND EXECUTION

• Manage the successful execution of Guidewire projects, ensuring alignment with customer objectives and project goals.

• Serve as the primary contact for day-to-day project communication with clients, working to understand their needs and challenges.

• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets, tracking project progress and adjusting plans as necessary to meet project goals.

• Monitor project performance and report progress to stakeholders, managing schedule, scope, and customer budget.

 

CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION

• Builds foundational relationships with clients but focuses on project-level concerns.

• On assigned project tracks, acts as the day-to-day point of contact, focusing on clear communication, meeting immediate project needs, and delivering within agreed-upon parameters. 

• Foster positive working relationships with clients by actively engaging in status meetings, ensuring that they feel informed and supported throughout the project lifecycle.

• Collaborate closely with Engagement Managers and Principals on larger projects to gain exposure to program management best practices and customer relationship strategies.

 

RISK MANAGEMENT AND ISSUE RESOLUTION

• Using industry or technology expertise, identify and escalate potential project risks while collaborating with internal teams to develop mitigation strategies.

• Proactively communicate risks and issues to project stakeholders, escalating as necessary to ensure effective resolution.

• Maintain a problem-solving approach, working to address project challenges and remove obstacles that may impact project success.

 

RESOURCE COORDINATION AND COLLABORATION

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including Service Centers, Practices, and Guidewire Partners, to ensure seamless project delivery.

• Develop and manage resource plans to support project scope, schedule, and customer budget, ensuring alignment with Guidewire's operational priorities.

• Partner with Engagement Managers and Principals to gain experience in resource planning and strategy development at a broader program level.

 

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGETING

• Maintain operational focus on financial tracking without primary responsibility for profit and loss.

• Support the creation of project revenue forecasts.

• Monitor project financial metrics to ensure alignment with customer budget goals

• Monitor and manage the internal cost of delivery, and expected bookings, proactively address any financial risks.

• Assist Engagement Managers and Principals in building business cases and budget proposals for complex engagements to develop financial management competencies.

 

WHO YOU ARE

 

COMMUNICATION AND STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Strong communication skills, with an ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels, including regular status reporting and expectation management.

• Comfortable with presenting project updates and discussing project performance with project stakeholders, building trust and rapport.

• Ability to help team members effectively prioritize and meet project commitments.

• Ability to manage global teams and work with multiple partners or vendors to deliver value.

 

ORGANIZATION AND TIME MANAGEMENT

• Ability