Eliassen Group
Program Manager- Guidewire Implementation
Anywhere
Type:
Contract
Category:
Program/Project Management
Industry:
Insurance
Workplace Type:
Remote
Reference ID:
JN -092025-103559
Date Posted:
10/04/2025
Shortcut:
http://careers.eliassen.com/Xpoj7y
Description
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Description:
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a multi-year, enterprise-wide Guidewire SaaS implementation for Personal Lines (Auto and Home insurance products initially). This is a complex, heavily integrated program requiring exceptional leadership skills to coordinate multiple workstreams, manage vendor relationships, and ensure successful delivery across a 5-year timeline.
The successful candidate will oversee project managers from our Systems Integrator (SI) partner while directly managing Eliassen's integration workstream lead. This role requires a strong personality with proven experience managing large-scale, integrated SaaS implementations and vendor teams.
We can facilitate w2 and corp-to-corp consultants. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $85 - $90 / hr. w2
Responsibilities:
Program Leadership & Strategy
Lead end-to-end program management for Guidewire SaaS implementation across Personal Lines (Auto and Home initial scope)
Develop and maintain program roadmap, timelines, and deliverables for 5-year implementation
Coordinate hybrid project methodology combining Scrum (team-level, 2-week sprints) with Predictive planning (program-level)
Drive program governance, risk management, and stakeholder communication
Vendor & Team Management
Oversee and manage project managers from Systems Integrator partner
Direct management of Eliassen's integration workstream project manager
Ensure accountability and delivery quality from all vendor teams
Facilitate effective collaboration between internal teams and external partners
Integration & Technical Oversight
Manage complex integration requirements with multiple internal enterprise systems
Coordinate integration workstream activities and deliverables
Ensure technical architecture aligns with business requirements and enterprise standards
Oversee data migration planning and execution
Quality Assurance & Testing Management
Lead comprehensive testing strategy and execution (client-managed testing approach)
Oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT), System Integration Testing (SIT), and Performance Testing
Coordinate testing activities across all workstreams and vendor deliverables
Ensure quality gates and acceptance criteria are met before go-live activities
Stakeholder Management
Serve as primary program interface with executive leadership and business stakeholders
Facilitate program steering committee meetings and executive reporting
Manage program communications, status reporting, and escalation procedures
Coordinate change management and business readiness activities
Experience Requirements:
Guidewire platform experience (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter)
Insurance industry background, particularly Personal Lines (Auto/Home)
PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification
Agile/Scrum certifications (CSM, SAFe, etc.)
Experience with large-scale organizational change management
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com.
About Eliassen Group:
Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.
Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Don't miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!
Anywhere
Type:
Contract
Category:
Program/Project Management
Industry:
Insurance
Workplace Type:
Remote
Reference ID:
JN -092025-103559
Date Posted:
10/04/2025
Shortcut:
http://careers.eliassen.com/Xpoj7y
Description
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Description:
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a multi-year, enterprise-wide Guidewire SaaS implementation for Personal Lines (Auto and Home insurance products initially). This is a complex, heavily integrated program requiring exceptional leadership skills to coordinate multiple workstreams, manage vendor relationships, and ensure successful delivery across a 5-year timeline.
The successful candidate will oversee project managers from our Systems Integrator (SI) partner while directly managing Eliassen's integration workstream lead. This role requires a strong personality with proven experience managing large-scale, integrated SaaS implementations and vendor teams.
We can facilitate w2 and corp-to-corp consultants. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $85 - $90 / hr. w2
Responsibilities:
Program Leadership & Strategy
Lead end-to-end program management for Guidewire SaaS implementation across Personal Lines (Auto and Home initial scope)
Develop and maintain program roadmap, timelines, and deliverables for 5-year implementation
Coordinate hybrid project methodology combining Scrum (team-level, 2-week sprints) with Predictive planning (program-level)
Drive program governance, risk management, and stakeholder communication
Vendor & Team Management
Oversee and manage project managers from Systems Integrator partner
Direct management of Eliassen's integration workstream project manager
Ensure accountability and delivery quality from all vendor teams
Facilitate effective collaboration between internal teams and external partners
Integration & Technical Oversight
Manage complex integration requirements with multiple internal enterprise systems
Coordinate integration workstream activities and deliverables
Ensure technical architecture aligns with business requirements and enterprise standards
Oversee data migration planning and execution
Quality Assurance & Testing Management
Lead comprehensive testing strategy and execution (client-managed testing approach)
Oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT), System Integration Testing (SIT), and Performance Testing
Coordinate testing activities across all workstreams and vendor deliverables
Ensure quality gates and acceptance criteria are met before go-live activities
Stakeholder Management
Serve as primary program interface with executive leadership and business stakeholders
Facilitate program steering committee meetings and executive reporting
Manage program communications, status reporting, and escalation procedures
Coordinate change management and business readiness activities
Experience Requirements:
Guidewire platform experience (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter)
Insurance industry background, particularly Personal Lines (Auto/Home)
PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification
Agile/Scrum certifications (CSM, SAFe, etc.)
Experience with large-scale organizational change management
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com.
About Eliassen Group:
Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.
Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Don't miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!