AI Insurance Solutions Architect, Sr. Manager

Specialty/Competency: GuidewireIndustry/Sector: InsuranceTime Type: Full timeTravel Requirements: Up to 60%At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.As a Guidewire developer at PwC, you will specialise in developing and customising applications using the Guidewire platform. Guidewire is a software suite that provides insurance companies with tools for policy administration, claims management, and billing. You will be responsible for designing, coding, and testing software solutions that meet the specific needs of insurance organisations.Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.The OpportunityAs part of the P&C Insurance Operations & Technology team you will design and deliver enterprise-grade AI solutions for insurance clients. As a Senior Manager you will lead large projects, innovate processes, and maintain operational excellence while interacting with clients at a significant level to drive project success. This role offers the chance to work at the forefront of agentic AI and cloud architecture, solving real problems for insurance carriers and shaping the future of the industry.ResponsibilitiesInnovate processes to enhance productivity and effectiveness in project deliveryAddress complex challenges in agentic AI and cloud architectureDevelop intelligent automation strategies for modernizing Guidewire environmentsWork with teams to create multi-agent systems that improve underwriting and claims processesFoster a culture of continuous improvement and exceptional standardsWhat You Must HaveBachelor's DegreeAt least 8 years of experience in solution architecture, enterprise architecture, or technical leadership with a focus on AI/MLWhat Sets You ApartMaster's Degree preferredCertification(s) preferred: GCP Professional Cloud Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect ExpertExperience with insurance core systems such as Guidewire and Duck CreekFamiliarity with regulated industriesDesigning multi-agent architecturesHands-on experience with vector databasesKnowledge of GenAIOps toolingPublished thought leadership in AIPossessing hands-on experience with at least two: Google Vertex AI, AWS Bedrock/SageMaker, Azure OpenAI Service/Azure MLHaving practical experience with foundation models (GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, Llama), including RAG pipelines, prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and embedding strategiesDemonstrating experience with LangGraph, LangChain, LangFlow, or similar orchestration frameworks; familiarity with MCP and A2A protocolsDemonstrating experience using Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, GitHub Copilot, or equivalent AI-assisted development platformsUnderstanding of insurance business processes, data models, and regulatory landscape (P&C, Life, or Specialty lines)Having an in-depth foundation in statistics, machine learning, data engineering, and big data conceptsUnderstanding of cloud security, landing zones, and AI cost optimization (FinOps)Experience working with technical leaders such as CIO, CTO, Head of AI, in framing strategic technical decisions around AI platformingEstimating projects and programs around AI from initial design to deployment to maintenanceCommunicating technical concepts cogently to senior and C-level stakeholdersThe salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $280,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glanceAs PwC is an?equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.?PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-workFor only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines