Guidewire Project Manager 1225
Nexus IT GroupLocation not specified
Posted December 18, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Nexus IT Group is a premier IT staffing and direct placement firm that has served more than 1,000 enterprise clients across major U.S. markets since its founding in 2010. The company specializes in recruiting talent for a broad spectrum of technology disciplines— including application and mobile development, infrastructure and support, security, consulting, cloud, DevOps, big data, analytics, network engineering, and AI/ML on platforms such as AWS and Azure. Nexus differentiates itself by turning the job-search experience into a simple, engaging, and educational process, supported by a culture that has earned recognition as one of the fastest-growing firms in the industry. Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, Nexus IT Group continues to innovate talent acquisition strategies that attract, engage, and retain high-quality IT professionals.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead and manage the migration of Guidewire PolicyCenter and ClaimCenter to a cloud-based environment.
Requirements
- 8+ years of IT project management with a focus on M&A or IT integration projects
- Proven experience managing Guidewire PolicyCenter and ClaimCenter implementations
- Expertise in cloud technologies, including cloud migration strategies, data security, and performance optimization
- Proven track record of managing large-scale IT integrations across multiple regions or business units
- 3+ years’ experience within Commercial Insurance
- Skilled in applying waterfall, agile, and hybrid project-delivery methodologies for traditional initiatives
- Detailed knowledge of project management (PMLC), software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies
- Strong facilitation skills with the ability to effectively manage cross-functional team discussions and bridge business and IT priorities
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong business relationships, ensuring alignment between IT deliverables and business objectives
- Strong management skills with an ability to achieve results in a matrix management environment, fostering collaboration and accountability
- Experience using Project and Portfolio Management tools (e.g., MS Project)
- Proficiency in managing vendor relationships
- Experience with change management and risk management strategies
- Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage complex projects and maintain focus on both the big picture and finer details
- Strong analytical, managerial, and leadership abilities, with a proven track record of delivering successful outcomes
- Ability to handle multiple priorities, proactively identify risks to project timelines, and develop effective mitigation strategies
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business terms and vice versa
- Proficient in fostering collaboration between IT and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment and mutual understanding of goals and objectives
