Senior Manager, Program Delivery

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Who are we:

Core Insurance Platforms (CIP) is Zurich's global capability responsible for building, running, and evolving core insurance technology. We set a unified, scalable operating model—covering governance, standards, architecture, service delivery, and reuse—so our business units can deliver at speed and scale.

CIP is the strategic steward of Zurich's Guidewire ecosystem, aligning platform roadmaps to business strategy while driving stability, modernization, reduced supplier dependency, and long term cost efficiency.

India delivery center is one of our global delivery and capability hub. We bring together experts in AI, engineering, analysis, quality, and architecture to deliver product & process solutions, application run services, change and transformation initiatives, and centralized platform services across both on prem and Guidewire Cloud environments. Our teams operate from multiple global delivery centers, supporting Zurich's business units worldwide.

Senior Manager, Program Delivery

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Guidewire Test Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Guidewire application testing and Playwright-based test automation.

The role will deliver high-quality functional and automated testing across Guidewire applications and associated integrations. The successful candidate will work closely with developers, business analysts, product owners and DevOps engineers to ensure reliable releases through effective test design, automation, defect prevention and continuous quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic GCC capability build initiatives in India.
• Drive transformation and transition programs from business case development through execution and stabilization.
• Establish governance, operating models, delivery frameworks, and performance measures to ensure successful outcomes.
• Lead the migration of services and capabilities into the India GCC while maintaining delivery continuity.
• Partner with business and functional leaders, as well as external providers, to deliver program objectives.
• Own end-to-end program delivery, including planning, budgets, risks, dependencies, benefits realization, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For:

• Around 15 years of experience in program management, consulting, GCC operations, or transformation delivery, specifically in a capability build/set up & scaling phase
• Strong track record of leading large-scale transitions, migrations, and transformation programs.
• Expertise in governance, stakeholder management, and execution, with the ability to build strong business cases and translate them into successful delivery.
• Experience in both a leading consulting firm and a mature, high-performing GCC environment is essential.
• Strong executive presence, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver compelling leadership presentations.
• Experience in financial services, insurance, or other global organizations is an advantage.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project/program management certifications are desirable.

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