Guidewire Software is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Engagement Manager) for their Professional Services team in Tokyo, Japan. The role involves leading client engagements, managing project scopes, and ensuring high-quality delivery and customer satisfaction
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 Software is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Engagement Manager) for their Professional Services team in Tokyo, Japan. The role involves leading client engagements, managing project scopes, and ensuring high-quality delivery and customer satisfaction.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Earned Value Management EVM methodology
Fixed-price contract scope management
Milestone-based billing schedule design
Guidewire or ERP implementation lifecycle
Stakeholder engagement at executive level
Change control process enforcement
Nice-to-have
Agile hybrid or waterfall methodologies
Remote multi-region project coordination
SaaS cloud-based delivery models
Pre-sales SOW development experience
Mentoring junior project staff
Client retention and expansion opportunities
Key Requirements
10+ years hands-on project delivery experience
Proven experience with Guidewire or large-scale ERP implementations
PMP, PRINCE2, or EVM-specific certification preferred
Strong financial management and revenue recognition knowledge