AC Manila - Guidewire Digital Portal Developer Manager

Job Summary

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. As a Guidewire developer at PwC, you will specialise in developing and customising applications using the Guidewire platform. Guidewire is a software suite that provides insurance companies with tools for policy administration, claims management, and billing. You will be responsible for designing, coding, and testing software solutions that meet the specific needs of insurance organisations.

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.

Skills

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 Business Application Consulting team you play a vital role in enhancing operational productivity, improving customer experience, and fostering innovation through the implementation of advanced technologies and streamlined workflows. As a Manager, you lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff. You are accountable for project success and maintaining exemplary standards, while leveraging your business knowledge to identify opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You guide the team on tasks, perform design and code reviews, and support testing and client queries, while upholding PwC’s quality standards and contributing to the firm's purpose, principles, and broader business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage client engagements to improve operational productivity
• Drive strategic planning and mentor junior team members
• Achieve project success by maintaining elevated standards and quality
• Utilize business acumen to identify growth opportunities
• Guide teams in task execution and perform design and code reviews
• Support testing processes and address client inquiries
• Uphold the firm's principles and contribute to broader business strategies
• Foster innovation through the implementation of advanced technologies
  
  

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree
• 7 to 11 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required
  
  

What Sets You Apart

• Proficiency in Insurance Transformation and Modernization
• Proficiency in GW Integration Mechanisms
• Experience with Gosu Classes and Enhancements
• Knowledge of Java and J2EE
• Familiarity with Microservice and Spring Boot
• Skilled in Agile SCRUM or SAFe methodology
• Advanced analytical and estimation skills
• Experience in Guidewire implementations
• Ability to lead teams and mentor others
  
  

Additional Qualification

• Flexible to support different US time zones (2:00PM to 11PM / 3:00PM to 12AM / 4:00PM to 1:00AM / 5:00PM to 2:00AM)
• Amenable to work in BGC Taguig Metro Manila
  
  

Company Overview

PwC AC Manila's Consulting Services are designed to provide industry expertise and innovative solutions through Cloud & Digital services. Our goal is to assist businesses in driving growth, optimizing operations, and seizing opportunities. With our team of professionals, cutting-edge technology, and deep industry knowledge, we help businesses stay ahead of the competition, deliver strategic solutions, and unlock long-term value.