Practice Lead

Japan Guidewire Practice Lead

Job Description

We're looking for a seasoned Guidewire Practice Lead to help establish and expand Guidewire capabilities in Japan, driving business development, solution design, delivery oversight, and team capability growth.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the growth of the Guidewire practice in Japan
• Support Guidewire opportunities across the full lifecycle, from pre-sales through delivery
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Guidewire across claims, policy, billing, and related insurance functions
• Partner with local and global teams to shape delivery strategy and governance frameworks
• Support project kick-offs, resource staffing, mentoring, and knowledge transfer
• Contribute to proposals, client engagements, and overall business growth efforts

Required Skills

• Solid track record in Guidewire implementation or broader insurance transformation work
• Hands-on experience with ClaimCenter, PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, or related modules
• Strong understanding of P&C insurance processes
• Proven experience leading teams, programs, or large-scale transformation efforts
• Strong consulting acumen, stakeholder management, and leadership capabilities
• Comfortable working across both Japanese stakeholders and global teams
• Business-level communication skills in English and/or Japanese
• Guidewire certification is an advantage