
Harikaran Thangarajan
Program Delivery Manager – Tech Transformation @ Accenture UK&I | SAFe PM/PMP | Guidewire, Data & AI, Salesforce Delivery Expert | Ex-EY/Cognizant | Guidewire v10 Cert (PC, BC, CC)
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15+
Years Experience
11
Roles
22
Skills
2
Education
About
I’m a results-driven Technology Delivery Lead with 14 years of global experience driving complex digital & data transformations in the Insurance domain. I specialize in Guidewire Core Suite, Salesforce, and Enterprise Data Product Implementations, with a strong track record of delivering large-scale Agile, waterfall and SAFe programs across the USA, UK, and Australia. My core strength lies in translating business vision into scalable tech solution, driving end-to-end programme delivery, systems integration, and COTS product transformation for top-tier insurers. I bring deep domain expertise in Policy, Billing, and Claims systems, and have successfully led 3 full-scale Guidewire PolicyCenter, 1 Salesforce and 1 Data & AI implementations, including solution design, data migration, and post-go-live support. As a Guidewire Certified PolicyCenter Solution Architect (v10) and Onshore Technology Programme Delivery Manager at Accenture UK, I led multi-disciplinary teams (70+ FTEs) across onshore/offshore models, delivering top-quality outcomes by driving engineering and business team productivity, optimizing performance through automation, cost control, and team enablement. My leadership style is outcome-focused, deeply invested in team’s and client’s success. Key Areas: Tech Delivery Leadership across Global Teams. Leading complete sales strategy lifecycle- from RFI and RFP to RFE delivery. Business Development & Stakeholder Engagement. Guidewire PolicyCenter (v7–v10), BillingCenter & ClaimCenter delivery expert. Salesforce Delivery & System Integration. Enterprise Data Product Implementations. Insurance Business Transformation & Solution Architecture. Agile / SAFe Program Management. Automation, DevOps, and Continuous Delivery Enablement. With over a decade of hands-on experience and a strong network across EY, Accenture’s global delivery ecosystem, I thrive on solving complex challenges, leading high-impact programs, and driving value for clients through strategic delivery excellence. Let’s connect if you’re looking to drive transformation at scale in the Financial services, Insurance Tech space.
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Experience (11 roles)
Full-time · 3 yrs 10 mos
Current3 roles · Nov 2021 - Present
Digital & Tech Transformation - Delivery Lead
CurrentGlobal Financial Services (Insurance & Asset Management) – Digital & Tech transformation Skills: Digital Transformation · IT Enabled Business Transformation
Program Delivery Manager, Data Transformation
Global P&C & Commercial Insurer Chubb : Data & Cloud Product Implementation for Chubb Global Skills: Programme Delivery & Control · Project / Programme Mangement · Data Transformation · Data & AI · Cloud
Project / programme Delivery Manager, Digital Transformation
Global P&C & Commercial Insurer Zurich : Salesforce CI Implementation Skills: Programme Delivery & Control · Project / Programme Mangement · Salesforce Implementation Manager · Sales Strategy Development · Business Development
Product Lead- Guidewire Policy & Billing solutions
UK based P&C Insurer : Hasting Direct Proven Technical Product Lead with a track record of delivering impactful results, including spearheading Guidewire changes worth over 5 million in value for Policy and Billing centers. Expert in orchestrating end-to-end project/product delivery activities, fro...
Associate Technical Manager, Guidewire & Insurance
Client : P&C and Reinsurance insurer : AMIG-Munich RE. Strategic Associate Manager at HCL with a keen focus on solutions, adept in IT service delivery management, project management, and IT sales. Collaborates closely with the Chief Business Strategy Officer to assess B4C application strategies aga...
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Education (2)
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
2012 - 2014
Anna University Chennai
2007 - 2011
Skills (22)
Certifications (12)▼
Guidewire Policycenter Functional 7.0 Certified
Guidewire Software
AICPCU – INS 021 – Property and Liability Insurance Principles certified
The Institutes Knowledge Group
(1Z0-851)Java Standard Edition 6 Programmer certified
Oracle
Guidewire BillingCenter Functional 8.0 Certified
Guidewire Software
Guidewire Policycenter Specialist Configuration 10.0
Guidewire Software
Guidewire Claimcentre 8.0 specialist
Guidewire Software
Guidewire Claimcenter Specialist Certification 10.0
Guidewire Software
Scrum Foundation Professional Certificate
Certiprof
Guidewire BillingCenter Specialist Configuration 10.0
Guidewire Software
Guidewire - Policycenter Technical 7.0 Certified
Guidewire Software
Guidewire Integration Suite Specialist Certification 10.0
Guidewire Software
Microsoft SQL server 2008 Implementation and Maintenance certified
Microsoft
Languages (2)▼
Honors & Awards (6)▼
Direct recognition Award - EY
Aug 2015
Associated with EY Direct recognition award from my EY's client and whom we are developing policy admin system.
“Extra Miler Award” iPPS "In-Credibles"
Issued by Cognizant iPPS · Jul 2014
Associated with Cognizant Technology Solutions Received “Extra Miler Award” iPPS "In-Credibles" Award for July 2014 on 9/11/2014 from Muthu Kumaran (VP - Insurance Projects) of Cognizant Technology Solutions
“Stellar Performer award ”
Issued by Sentry Insurance & Cognizant iPPS · Jan 2014
Associated with Cognizant Technology Solutions Received “Stellar Performer award ” for Sentry Guidewire projects from Sentry’s honorable clients
“Star performer”
Issued by Cognizant - Insurance BU · Feb 2013
Associated with Cognizant Technology Solutions Awarded and recognized “Star performer” in state Roll outs DLA projects by Insurance BU
Extra Miler Award
Issued by EY India · May 2015
Associated with EY received From EY Advisory leader for Excellent performance during Complex module development.
Internal – Spot – by Sentry CIO
Issued by Cognizant - CIO · May 2014
Associated with Cognizant Technology Solutions Received “Appreciation Award - Internal – Spot – by Sentry CIO” award
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