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Guidewire Conversion Lead

--Toronto, ON (Hybrid)--

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Role: Guidewire Conversion Lead

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Guidewire Conversion Lead to drive end-to-end data migration and conversion initiatives for Guidewire implementations. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Guidewire PolicyCenter / ClaimCenter, Data Migration, Product Model Toolkit (PMT), and hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF) and Azure Databricks (ADB) for scalable data processing.

The candidate will lead conversion strategy, design, execution, and governance, ensuring seamless migration from legacy systems to Guidewire platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Conversion Strategy Leadership

  • Lead overall data conversion and migration strategy for Guidewire implementations
  • Define conversion roadmap, scope, timelines, and deliverables
  • Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders on data requirements and success criteria
  • Manage offshore/onshore conversion teams and ensure delivery excellence

Data Migration & Transformation

  • Design and oversee ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory (ADF) and Azure Databricks (ADB)
  • Define data mapping, transformation rules, and validation frameworks
  • Ensure data quality, integrity, and reconciliation during migration cycles
  • Handle complex migration scenarios including historical data, policy versions, and claims data

Guidewire Integration & PMT

  • Work closely with Guidewire configuration teams, especially Product Model Toolkit (PMT)
  • Ensure converted data aligns with Guidewire product model configurations
  • Support SIT/UAT testing cycles with validated datasets
  • Drive defect resolution related to data conversion

Governance & Quality Assurance

  • Establish and enforce data governance, validation, and audit processes
  • Develop reconciliation reports and dashboards
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements

Stakeholder Management

  • Collaborate with business SMEs, architects, developers, and QA teams
  • Provide regular status updates, risk assessments, and mitigation plans
  • Act as the primary point of contact for all conversion-related activities

Required Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in data migration and conversion roles
  • 3+ years in a Conversion Lead or Architect role
  • Strong experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter / ClaimCenter / BillingCenter implementations
  • Hands-on experience with Product Model Toolkit (PMT)
  • Expertise in Azure Data Factory (ADF) and Azure Databricks (ADB)
  • Strong knowledge of ETL/ELT processes, SQL, and data modeling
  • Experience with large-scale legacy system migrations

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance domain
  • Familiarity with Guidewire DataHub / InfoCenter
  • Experience with Azure cloud data architectures
  • Strong understanding of data governance and quality frameworks
  • Agile / Scrum experience
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