FIT - GW testing - Manager
PwC Acceleration Center India • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Role & seniority
- Guidewire testing / quality assurance specialist at mid-to-senior level within PwC’s business application consulting.
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Stack/tools
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Guidewire suite (policy administration, claims management, billing)
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Testing and QA disciplines; client-facing quality assurance activities
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Top 3 responsibilities
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Plan, execute and validate Guidewire testing to ensure quality standards and expected performance
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Analyze client needs, contribute to solution testing strategy, and communicate outcomes; incorporate client feedback
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Coach and collaborate with teams to solve complex problems, manage ambiguity, and escalate when needed
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Must-have skills
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Clear, engaging communication and the ability to tell a holistic story
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Systems thinking to identify underlying problems/opportunities
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Ability to validate outcomes with clients and act on feedback
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Capability to lead teams through complexity and uncertain situations
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Commitment to ongoing expertise development and professional/technical standards
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Nice-to-haves
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Experience building and sustaining high-performing, diverse, inclusive teams
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Demonstrated judgment for when to act vs. escalate; making difficult decisions to improve team effectiveness
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Proven coaching conversations across levels and the ability to influence stakeholders
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Location & work type
- Location not specified; Consulting role with client-facing responsibilities; full-time with potential travel as needed
Full Description
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. Those in Guidewire testing at PwC will specialise in testing and quality assurance activities related to Guidewire applications. Guidewire is a software suite that provides insurance companies with tools for policy administration, claims management, and billing. You will be responsible for confirming that the Guidewire applications meet the desired quality standards and perform as expected.
Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.
Skills
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to
Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story. Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities. Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback. Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations. Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant. Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels. Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness. Model 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.
