At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives. Those in Guidewire testing at PwC will specialise in testing and quality assurance activities related to Guidewire applications. Guidewire is a software suite that provides insurance companies with tools for policy administration, claims management, and billing. You will be responsible for confirming that the Guidewire applications meet the desired quality standards and perform as expected.

Job Description

Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.

• Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.

• Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.

• Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.

• Effectively mentor others.

• Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.

• Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.

• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

When you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services, from Advisory to Assurance, Tax and Business Services.  In our innovative hubs, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.

As part of the Guidewire Testing team you lead quality assurance initiatives, delivering top-tier solutions. As a Manager, you supervise and develop teams, manage client service accounts, and drive client engagement workstreams by solving complex problems and delivering top-tier results. You leverage your proficiency in automation and manual testing, Guidewire QA, and communication skills to enhance team performance and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

- Lead quality assurance initiatives to deliver exceptional solutions
- Supervise and develop teams to enhance performance and client satisfaction
- Manage client service accounts and drive engagement workstreams
- Solve complex problems using proficiency in automation and manual testing
- Leverage Guidewire QA skills to improve team outcomes
- Enhance communication skills to foster team collaboration
- Achieve top-tier results through strategic planning and execution
- Utilize leadership skills to inspire and motivate team members

What You Must Have

- Bachelor's Degree
- 7 to 11 years of experience
- Automation and Manual Testing
- Guidewire QA Background
- Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

- Leading QA/QT-based engagements
- Managing Test Delivery engagements
- Developing IT systems architecture
- Providing architectural consulting advice
- Familiarity with Automation concepts
- Working experience with global teams
- Collaborating with business development teams