About Us: Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineer's modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. Cognizant is looking for a "-Lead Product Consultant -Guidewire" for developing customized product for our clients. The role is expected to drive technology discussions and analyze the current landscape for gaps in addressing business needs. Cognizant needs a motivated individual to challenge the status quo and provide thought leadership/best practices to enhance our current services and technologies. Work Authorization:Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Education Details: BS or Equivalent Must Have Skills: Guidewire -Claim Center. Job Location: Cincinnati, OH Roles & Responsibilities: * Overall IT experience of around 15+ years * At least 7+ years of Project Management experience in product and technologies * Very good exposure in GW suite of products - Claim Center in various nature of programs, implementation, upgrade, BAU, state roll outs Cloud implementation etc. * Experience in Insurance core system transformation programs. * Knowledge and experience with Agile techniques * Ability to manage distributed team resources to deliver on tight timelines. * Excellent written and verbal communications skills with a 'how I can help' attitude. * Expertise in Project management and common communication tools (Jeera, Agile DevOps, Rally, SharePoint, Google Drive, Basecamp, Mavenlink, etc.) * Very good exposure in GW suite of products - Claim Center in various nature of programs, implementation, upgrade, BAU, state roll outs Cloud implementation etc. * Develops Program plans within budget guidelines set by Program Leadership to take the projects through from initial concept and design to development and QA through production. * Ensures great communication across the teams, internally and externally. Acts as the ultimate diplomat, identifying areas of potential conflict and preventing issues from spiraling. Partners with Project Leads to map successful delivery of complex integrated projects. * Manages both internal and external distributed resources to concept, scope, document, develop, test, and launch on schedule, at high quality and within budget. * Ensures Agile process is followed properly: - Coordinates daily stand-up, sprint planning and any other scrum meetings (backlog grooming, release planning, etc.) * Works with product owners to develop and prioritize the backlog. * Works with Scrum Masters to removes any impediments that would prevent the team from achieving its sprint goals (internal to the team as well as external, dealing with all cross functional teams as appropriate) Helps achieve potentially shippable product deliverables at the end of the sprint. * Ensures tactical plans are communicated to main stakeholders including relevant cross-functional teams. Strives for industry-leading practices, owning and iterating processes, schedules, and tracking. * Keeps leadership up to date on progress, slippage, scope increases, and ris Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off 401(k) plan and contributions Long-term/Short-term Disability Paid Parental Leave Employee Stock Purchase Plan Disclaimer:The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Employee Status : Full Time Employee