Guidewire Delivery Lead
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£55,000
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2132 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,000, and Cognizant is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2131 (IT project managers, IT project management focus on discrete projects). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Help us grow our Guidewire capability across a flexible, opportunity-rich insurance transformation portfolio.
About the opportunity:
We are looking for an experienced Guidewire Delivery Lead to join our growing insurance technology capability. This is not a role tied to one fixed programme from day one; instead, it offers the chance to help shape and scale our Guidewire presence across a range of current and future opportunities.
You will bring strong delivery leadership, insurance domain understanding, and Guidewire expertise to help mobilise teams, support client conversations, establish delivery governance, and turn opportunity into successful outcomes.
We are flexible when it comes to location – travel will be expected on a regular basis.
What you’ll be doing:
- Lead the delivery of Guidewire implementation, upgrade, cloud transition, and transformation initiatives across PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter, and associated integrations.
- Support the growth of our Guidewire capability by helping shape delivery models, mobilisation plans, and scalable squad structures.
- Work closely with business stakeholders, Product Owners, architects, engineering teams, and client technology teams to align delivery with business goals.
- Establish clear governance across planning, capacity, utilisation, risk management, stakeholder reporting, KPIs, and value realisation.
- Drive smooth ramp-up and operationalisation of Guidewire squads, ensuring teams are set up to deliver effectively from the start.
- Contribute to roadmap planning, release strategy, backlog prioritisation, cutover planning, and delivery readiness across multiple workstreams.
- Champion continuous improvement, productivity, automation, AI adoption, and delivery best practice, drawing on wider Guidewire expertise and global capability.
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience leading Guidewire delivery across InsuranceSuite, ideally including PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter and/or BillingCenter.
Why join us?
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to play an active role in expanding a strategic Guidewire capability. You will have the flexibility to work across domains, influence how teams are shaped, and be part of a growing pipeline of insurance transformation opportunities.
Rather than stepping into a narrow, already-defined assignment, you will help us build, shape, and scale. If you enjoy variety, stakeholder engagement, delivery leadership, and the chance to grow something meaningful, we would love to hear from you.
Interested? Apply now or get in touch to discuss how you could help us grow our Guidewire capability.
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Cognizant holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2132 going rate of £55,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.