Guidewire Business Architect

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Our Enterprise Architecture is aligned to the Gore Guidewire implementation and surrounding ecosystem, and will be primary point of contact for significant functional changes on the platform. As part of the Enablement function, this role provides thought leadership within the technology and business teams for the Guidewire Insurancesuite and wider ecosystem in assessing new initiatives and in identifying new opportunities.

Business Architecture owner for the Gore Guidewire implementation. This role will work directly with senior business leaders in Personal and Commercial Lines, and departments across the organization to translate their strategic project requirements into well‑formed project scope and deliverables that are aligned with our architecture future state. Provides Guidewire and Insurance insight within the technology team for Guidewire suite, in particular on governance of change as it relates to Guidewire.

What will you do?

• Understand business processes in Guidewire and use that knowledge to identify scope for improvement.
• Partner with business teams in defining capability roadmaps for lines of business to achieve this future state.
• As part of the Enablement function, provide thought leadership within the technology and business teams to identify areas for innovation within the ecosystem based on understanding of our business and processes and the opportunities available in the Guidewire ecosystem.
• Work directly with senior business leaders in Personal/Commercial Lines, and departments across the organization, to translate their strategic project requirements into well‑formed project scope.
• Understand the strategic requirements and overall direction of the business.
• Align leadership across lines of business to a consistent architecture that is based on our architectural principles and ensures sustainable solutions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and stakeholder in decision making for the Guidewire suite.
• Resolve architecture differences or conflicts across the various architecture layers in the enterprise.

What will you need to succeed?

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in Architecture, Technology Engineering, Software Development, or Business Analysis.
• 3+ years of experience as Business Architect.
• Deep understanding of P&C Insurance in Canada, across Commercial and Personal Lines.
• Deep understanding of the Guidewire InsuranceSuite and Guidewire Cloud roadmap.
• Background in Business Analysis for Guidewire.
• Guidewire technical certification is an advantage.
• In depth understanding of at least two of the following competencies: microservices governance, DevOps, Agile architecture, data analytics, and TOGAF.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills; the successful candidate would communicate effectively to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, adapting their style based on target audience.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet

Accessibility for applicants

Gore Mutual Insurance Company is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the recruiting process, including the application process. If you require accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. Should you request an accommodation during the interview process, please notify your Talent Acquisition Consultant.