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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)

United Kingdom
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Updated 7 months ago

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.

Experience (11 roles)

Full-time · 3 yrs 10 mos

3 roles · Nov 2021 - Present

Digital & Tech Transformation - Delivery Lead

Current
Jul 2025 - Present · 2 mos

Global Financial Services (Insurance & Asset Management) – Digital & Tech transformation Skills: Digital Transformation · IT Enabled Business Transformation

Program Delivery Manager, Data Transformation

Mar 2024 - Jun 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos

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

Nov 2021 - Mar 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Global P&C & Commercial Insurer Zurich : Salesforce CI Implementation Skills: Programme Delivery & Control · Project / Programme Mangement · Salesforce Implementation Manager · Sales Strategy Development · Business Development

Hastings Direct · Full-time

Product Lead- Guidewire Policy & Billing solutions

Hastings Direct · Full-time

Feb 2020 - Oct 2021 · 1 yr 9 mos·United Kingdom

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...

HCL Technologies · Full-time

Associate Technical Manager, Guidewire & Insurance

HCL Technologies · Full-time

Jul 2019 - Feb 2020 · 8 mos·Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

2012 - 2014

Anna University Chennai

Anna University Chennai

2007 - 2011

Skills (22)

RFP GenerationProgramme Delivery & ControlProject / Programme MangementProgram ManagementInsurance StrategyData TransformationSalesforce Implementation ManagerSales Strategy DevelopmentGuidewire Product ManagementData & AIDigital TransformationEnterprise Data Product ImplementationsDelivery LeadBusiness DevelopmentIT Enabled Business TransformationSalesforce Delivery ManagementCloudMySQLTechnical LeadershipCloudService Delivery ManagementGuidewire Solution Architect
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)
Tamil(Native or bilingual proficiency)English(Full professional proficiency)
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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What is Harikaran Thangarajan's current role?
Harikaran Thangarajan is currently working as Digital & Tech Transformation - Delivery Lead at Full-time · 3 yrs 10 mos.
Where did Harikaran Thangarajan study?
Harikaran Thangarajan studied Master of Technology (MTech), Computer Software Engineering at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani. They have 2 education entries on their profile.
What skills does Harikaran Thangarajan have?
Harikaran Thangarajan's top skills include RFP Generation, Programme Delivery & Control, Project / Programme Mangement, Program Management, Insurance Strategy. They have 22 skills listed on their profile.
Where is Harikaran Thangarajan based?
Harikaran Thangarajan is based in United Kingdom.

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