4 Solution Strategy Jobs

At PwC, our team of business application consultants specializes in providing consulting services for various business applications to help clients optimize operational efficiency. As a Guidewire developer at PwC, you will focus on developing and customizing applications using the Guidewire platform, which offers tools for policy administration, claims management, and billing for insurance companies. Your responsibilities will include designing, coding, and testing software solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of insurance organizations. Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable team member who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will be expected to adapt to working with diverse clients and team members, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities for growth. Taking ownership and consistently delivering high-quality work that adds value for clients and contributes to the team's success is essential. As you progress in your career at the firm, you will have the opportunity to build a strong personal brand and explore new pathways for professional development. In this role, you will collaborate with various teams as part of our Managed Services division to help clients implement and operate new capabilities, achieve operational efficiencies, and leverage technology effectively. The Application Evolution Services team focuses on optimizing enterprise applications, driving transformation, and fostering innovation to enhance business performance. By managing and maintaining application ecosystems, we assist clients in maximizing the value of their investments, particularly in the Guidewire Insurance suite of applications. As an Associate at PwC, you will work with a team of problem solvers to address complex business issues from strategy to execution. Key responsibilities include anticipating stakeholder needs, contributing technical expertise, fostering collaboration between people and technology, navigating diverse teams and engagements, upholding ethical standards, managing client interactions, and driving cross-team collaboration. Additionally, the role may involve working on cross competency projects and supporting US-based clients during the Second Shift. To excel in this role, you are expected to demonstrate proficiency in solutioning the Guidewire suite of applications on premises and SaaS, successfully executing complex engagements within the Guidewire product suite, and providing strategic guidance for Application Evolution Services delivery. You should be capable of developing scalable and robust Guidewire solution strategies, facilitating proposal development efforts, supporting clients in improving business processes, and identifying market opportunities for new service offerings. Moreover, your ability to work effectively with global teams, communicate strategically, deliver high-quality solutions, and contribute thought leadership will be crucial for success in this position. Preferred skills and knowledge for this role include deep experience in PolicyCenter, familiarity with Guidewire ClaimCenter, BillingCenter, and ContactManager, proficiency in GOSU, Guidewire Event and Rules Framework, and Guidewire Web Services, expertise in XML & JSON formats, experience with tools like SOAP UI and Postman, and knowledge of devops and build/deployment processes. Minimum qualifications for this position include a Bachelor's degree, 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, and certification in PolicyCenter Configuration ACE and Integration ACE. Successful candidates will possess a learning mindset, strong communication skills, the ability to analyze complex information, commercial awareness, and a commitment to upholding professional standards and ethical conduct.,

A career in our Managed Services team will provide you with an opportunity to collaborate with a wide array of teams to assist our clients in implementing and operating new capabilities, achieving operational efficiencies, and harnessing the power of technology. As part of the Guidewire Application Evolution Services team, you will play a crucial role in helping organizations optimize their enterprise applications, drive transformation and innovation, and enhance business performance. Your responsibilities will involve supporting clients in capitalizing on technology improvements, implementing new capabilities, and achieving operational efficiencies by managing and maintaining their application ecosystems. Additionally, you will contribute to maximizing the value of clients" Guidewire investment by overseeing the support and continuous transformation of solutions in areas such as insurance solutions (Policy Center, Billing Center, Claim Center), as well as Guidewire analytics and data solutions. To excel in this role and contribute to shaping a better future in an ever-evolving world, each member of our team at PwC is expected to embody purpose-led and values-driven leadership at all levels. Our global leadership development framework, PwC Professional, establishes a unified set of expectations across various lines of service, geographies, and career paths. It offers clarity on the skills required for individual success and career advancement, both now and in the future. As a Senior Associate, you will be part of a team of problem solvers, working collaboratively to address complex business challenges from strategy to execution. Your responsibilities at this management level include utilizing feedback and reflection to enhance self-awareness, delegating tasks to provide growth opportunities for others, demonstrating critical thinking skills in resolving unstructured problems, and employing a diverse range of tools and techniques to derive insights from industry trends. It will also be essential to review both your work and that of others for quality, accuracy, and relevance, while knowing when and how to leverage available tools effectively in different scenarios. Embracing opportunities that offer exposure to diverse situations, environments, and perspectives, communicating clearly and persuasively, adapting behavior to build strong relationships, and upholding the firm's code of ethics and business conduct are integral aspects of this role. Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree - Minimum of 5 years of experience in solutioning the Guidewire Suite of applications on premises and SaaS - Certification(s) Preferred: NA Preferred Knowledge/Skills: - Advanced abilities in solutioning Guidewire Suite applications and leading complex engagements within the Guidewire product suite - Extensive experience in Application Managed Services projects and integrating Guidewire applications on premises and SaaS - Expertise in delivering Guidewire application solutions and developing scalable strategies in a hybrid IT landscape - Proven track record of independently developing market-differentiated Guidewire solutions and leading proposal efforts - Strong client relationship management skills, including identifying and addressing client needs, presenting complex materials, and defining project requirements - Leadership capabilities in generating a vision, motivating teams, coaching staff, and fostering innovation - Proficiency in developing strategies, facilitating communication, and presenting effectively to various audiences - Comfort and readiness to handle client escalations and contribute as a key thought leader internally and externally Technologies: - Guidewire PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter, and ContactManager - Guidewire Integrations within xcenter and external applications, including experience with Apache camel and Edge API - GOSU, Guidewire Event and Rules Framework, and object-oriented programming - JavaScript development, focusing on hosting and consuming web services - Web service hosting and consumption using Guidewire studio toolkits - XML coding - Build tools like ANT, MAVEN, and code repositories such as Clear Case, SVN, TFS,

As a part of the Supply chain and operations practice, you will play a crucial role in helping organizations reimagine and transform their supply chains with a focus on creating a positive impact on the business, society, and the planet. In this dynamic role, you will have the opportunity to innovate, build competitive advantage, and drive improvements in business and societal outcomes in an ever-changing world. Your key responsibilities will revolve around developing and implementing strategies, best practices, and change management programs to enhance the efficiency of the Fulfilment function. You will also be involved in assisting with Logistics and Fulfilment strategies to drive improvements in key performance metrics. Additionally, you will work on charting strategic roadmaps for clients, conducting comprehensive assessments, and building business value cases to help clients achieve their goals. Your role will require you to drive both qualitative and quantitative process assessments to identify performance gaps and enable process improvements. You will collaborate with clients on organizational structure, governance, process reengineering, and solution strategies to drive successful transformations. Furthermore, you will be responsible for designing, architecting, and managing strategic solution-led transformations for clients. In addition to strategy development, you will provide expertise in the implementation and continuous improvement of Logistics strategies, organizations, networks, processes, operations, and technologies. You will guide the project team during the build and test phases and demonstrate a deep understanding of processes and best practices to drive positive outcomes for organizations. Your oversight will extend to areas such as transportation planning, route planning, warehouse layout design, equipment and automations, 3PL service evaluation, and logistics trainings. Moreover, you will be tasked with drafting proposals, setting objectives, and creating action plans for prospective clients. You will also contribute to establishing and expanding strategic business solutions alliances. Your role will involve supporting sales enablement through bid management, proposal authoring, estimations, and client pitches. To excel in this role, you should have experience working on projects related to primary logistics, including strategic transportation sourcing, truck loading efficiency, truck-mix analysis, distribution, warehousing, ocean and air freight, and network optimization. Exposure to tools such as Llamasoft Supply Chain Guru, iLOG, SCS, SAP (TM, eWM, LE), Blue Yonder (TMS, Luminate, WMS), and Oracle (TM) would be advantageous. Additionally, experience with Profit and Loss or Sales responsibilities would be a valuable asset in this role.,

As part of the Supply Chain and Operations practice, you will contribute to the transformation of organizations" supply chains to drive positive impacts on business, society, and the environment. Collaborate with the team to innovate and build competitive advantages, enhancing business and societal outcomes in a dynamic world. Your role will involve developing and implementing strategies, best practices, and change management programs to optimize the Fulfilment function. Assist in enhancing Logistics and Fulfilment strategies to improve key performance metrics. You will be responsible for charting strategic roadmaps for clients, conducting comprehensive assessments, and creating business value cases to help achieve their goals. Conduct qualitative and quantitative process assessments to identify performance gaps and drive process improvements. Offer expertise in organization structure, governance, process reengineering, and solution strategy for clients. Design, architect, and oversee the implementation of strategic solutions to drive transformation. Your responsibilities will include providing guidance on Logistics strategy, organization, network, processes, operations, and technology. Lead the team through project build and test phases, demonstrating proficiency in processes and best practices to enhance organizational outcomes. Manage operations in various areas such as transportation planning, warehouse layout design, 3PL service evaluation, and logistics training. You will be involved in drafting proposals, setting objectives, and developing action plans for prospective clients. Establish and nurture strategic business solutions alliances, contributing to sales enablement through bid management, proposal authoring, estimations, and client pitches. Ideal candidates should have experience in primary logistics projects, including strategic transportation sourcing, truck loading efficiency, and network optimization. Exposure to tools like Llamasoft Supply Chain Guru, SAP, Blue Yonder, and Oracle would be advantageous. Experience with Profit and Loss or Sales responsibilities will be a valuable asset.,