Ph3Overview /h3pHead of Architecture - Insurance Core Suite – Barcelona Technology Delivery Center (TDC). Zurich Insurance Group is a globally recognized insurer with a presence in over 200 countries, focused on sustainability, customer-centricity and delivering results. We are looking for a passionate and skilled leader to join the Zurich Guidewire Team (ZGT) to develop and deliver digital capabilities, core platform solutions, and reusable components on Guidewire, both on-prem and cloud versions. /ppThis role is based in Barcelona TDC and supports Zurich's local and global business units. If you have experience with Guidewire technologies, a drive for continuous learning, and want to contribute to a global company that values diversity, growth and customer focus, we’d love to hear from you. /ph3What you will do /h3ulliLead enterprise-wide governance and architectural strategy for Guidewire platforms in collaboration with business units. /liliAlign technology architecture with organizational strategy, drive modernization, ensure consistency, reuse, compliance, and performance across the Guidewire ecosystem. /liliDefine enterprise-wide architecture for Guidewire technology stack; work in multi-site, matrixed teams and multi-country, multi-tenant implementations; drive innovation and operational excellence across regions. /liliEstablish governance by building consensus with architecture teams from business units; lead architecture teams; collaborate with service delivery teams Guidewire to ensure architectural prudence. /liliDefine architectural standards, build playbooks, and deploy toolsets across Zurich’s marketplace and geographies. /liliBuild relationships with local architecture owners, application owners, and regional stakeholders; act as trusted advisor and strategic partner to align IT strategy with local execution needs for packaged product implementations, support and innovation. /liliScope of influence spans continents to shape how value is delivered to Zurich’s clients at scale. /li /ulh3Responsibilities by Area /h3ulliArchitectural Governance Strategy /liulliDefine and ensure adherence to enterprise architecture principles and standards for Guidewire platforms. /liliLead solution design oversight for scalable, secure, and maintainable implementations. /liliRationalize technology stacks and promote component and integration reuse across units. /liliOwn lifecycle management of Guidewire components, including roadmap planning and decommissioning. /liliDrive instance upgrades and migrations to Guidewire Cloud. /li /ul /ululliCross-Functional Coordination /liulliCollaborate with architects and technical leads across units to ensure alignment and adoption of standards. /liliFacilitate architecture review boards and governance forums. /li /ul /ululliCompliance Regulatory Oversight /liulliEnsure contractual compliance and alignment with regulatory requirements across all Guidewire implementations. /li /ul /ululliEnvironment Resource Management /liulliGovern environment provisioning, usage, and capacity planning to optimize resources and cost efficiency. /li /ul /ululliPerformance Service Management /liulliDefine and monitor SLAs for Guidewire services; oversee production performance monitoring and incident response frameworks. /li /ul /ululliSecurity Access Governance /liulliEstablish identity and access control policies across environments; implement centralized audit trails and logging for compliance and transparency. /li /ul /ulh3Qualifications /h3ulliProven experience in enterprise architecture leadership. /liliDeep expertise in Guidewire platforms products; exposure to both retail commercial implementations and cloud transformation. /liliStrong understanding of architectural governance, compliance frameworks, and performance management. /liliExceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. /liliExperience leading architectural teams and embedding teams into delivery frameworks. /li /ulh3What we offer /h3ulliCompetitive total compensation package including salary and yearly bonus. /liliFlexible working model to support work-life balance. /liliOption to work abroad up to 25 days yearly. /liliHome office setup allowance and monthly home office stipend. /liliWide range of trainings (English, German, Spanish) depending on needs. /liliTicket restaurant, health insurance, life and accident insurance, retirement plan. /liliReferral bonus, exclusive employee discounts, stock options, mortgage benefits. /liliVisa sponsorship if needed. /li /ulh3Location /h3pBarcelona, Poblenou /ph3How to apply /h3pApply by sending your CV in English. /ppEqual Opportunity: Zurich is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr