Senior Project Manager

Guidewire InsuranceSuite

Japan
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Earned value management evm methodology
Fixed-price contract scope management
Milestone-based billing schedule design
** Guidewire InsuranceSuite is seeking a Senior Project Manager for their Professional Services team in Japan. The role focuses on leading client engagements, ensuring project alignment with client goals, and maintaining high-quality delivery while managing financial performance and stakeholder communication. **

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for leading client engagements from initiation through successful delivery, ensuring alignment between client goals and project outcomes.
  • The ideal candidate must apply Earned Value Management (EVM) methodology rigorously across the project lifecycle to track and report financial performance metrics.
  • You will serve as the primary point of contact for both the client and internal delivery teams, balancing strategic vision with day-to-day execution.

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** Guidewire InsuranceSuite is seeking a Senior Project Manager for their Professional Services team in Japan. The role focuses on leading client engagements, ensuring project alignment with client goals, and maintaining high-quality delivery while managing financial performance and stakeholder communication. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Earned Value Management EVM methodology
  • Fixed-price contract scope management
  • Milestone-based billing schedule design
  • Guidewire or ERP implementation lifecycle
  • Financial forecasting and margin protection

Nice-to-have

  • Agile hybrid or waterfall methodologies
  • Remote multi-region project coordination
  • Client retention and expansion opportunities
  • Mentoring junior project management staff
  • Pre-sales SOW development experience

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years hands-on project delivery experience
  • Proven experience with fixed-price commercial structures
  • Formal project management certifications (PMP/PRINCE2)
  • Deep industry knowledge of insurance sector

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