Industry/sector
not applicable
specialism
technology strategy
management level
manager
job description & summary
at pwc, our people in strategy consulting focus on providing strategic guidance and insights to organisations. They analyse market trends, assess business performance, and develop recommendations to help clients achieve their goals. These individuals work closely with clients to identify opportunities for growth, optimise operations, and enhance overall business performance.
in technology strategy at pwc, you will specialise in developing and implementing strategic plans to leverage technology for business growth and innovation. You will analyse market trends, assess organisational needs, and provide guidance on technology investments and initiatives. Working in this area, you will collaborate with stakeholders to align technology strategies with overall business objectives to increase utilisation of technology resources, driving competitive advantage.
enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member's unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.
examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
* analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
* take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
* partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
* develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
* effectively mentor others.
* use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
* address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
* uphold 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 opportunity
when you join pwc acceleration centers (acs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various acceleration center services, from advisory to assurance, tax and business services. In our innovative hubs, you'll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You'll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.
as part of the strategy consulting team you will lead project teams to support global engagements, delivering impactful results through strategic insights and recommendations. As a manager you will play a key leadership role in driving the end-to-end delivery of complex strategy projects, guiding clients through critical business decisions while fostering collaboration and talent development within your team.
responsibilities
- manage project teams to deliver strategic consulting engagements effectively
- guide clients through significant business decisions with actionable insights
- foster a collaborative environment that promotes talent development
- conduct thorough research and analysis to inform strategic recommendations
- develop and implement project roadmaps to secure successful outcomes
- leverage team strengths to enhance project delivery and client satisfaction
- uphold quality and integrity in every deliverable
- identify opportunities for process improvements and innovation in strategy projects
what you must have
* bachelor's degree in a stem field (science, technology, engineering, mathematics)
* 8+ years of relevant experience in industry or consulting
* expertise in microsoft office, project management tools, and data visualization tools
* proficiency in sdlc tools, cloud service providers (aws, azure, etc.), and foundational programming languages
what sets you apart
* demonstrate extensive expertise and a proven track record in professional services, assisting companies in addressing complex, multi-layered client challenges while supporting enterprise architecture and technology strategies
* demonstrate deep expertise and a proven ability to navigate the full lifecycle of it applications and infrastructure, as well as emerging technology trends and their associated commercial solutions
* develop and review financial models, business cases, and benchmarking analyses
o demonstrate strong analytical skills by synthesizing complex data into meaningful insights
o conduct quantitative analysis with confidence, handling large data sets efficiently
o quickly grasp and effectively apply analytical frameworks to both qualitative and quantitative evidence
* nice to have: safe agilist 6.0, aws certified cloud practitioner, google cloud digital leader, azure fundamental az-900, certified finops practitioner, togaf, itil4 foundation, devops foundation, certified associate in project management, azure ai fundamentals, aws certified ai practitioner
* analyze complex ideas and proposals to develop meaningful recommendations
* simplify complex messages by highlighting and summarizing key points
* proactively provide thought leadership, share insights, and drive innovation
* develop perspectives on key global trends and their impact on clients
* continuously develop new skills beyond your comfort zone
* take initiative to resolve issues that hinder team effectiveness
* coach and mentor others by recognizing their strengths and encouraging ownership of their personal development
* leverage multiple sources of information, including stakeholder perspectives, to develop solutions and recommendations
* address substandard work or work that does not meet firm or client expectations
* use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making
* navigate diverse viewpoints to build consensus and drive positive outcomes for all parties
* uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct
preferred knowledge / skills for role:
demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success, as both an individual contributor and leading teams across the following areas:
* it baseline, benchmarking, and cost efficiency
o demonstrates aptitude for structuring and conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, including the timely synthesis of complex data into meaningful insights
o readily grasps analytical frameworks and employs them effectively to either qualitative or quantitative evidence
o familiar with common it cost categorization used for baseline and benchmarking work
* it operating model
o understanding it / technology operating model including: it strategy, organization structure, talent and skills, process and ways of working, governance, and culture / change
o it strategy development experience including understanding of business strategy and connection to it strategy
o it organization structure development including aligning to support it goals, supporting product management, development of racis, and sourcing strategy
o it talent and skills including design of modern roles, role sizing, footprint and talent strategy
o it sourcing processes and how to source different it categories: services, hardware, software, data/network
o it processes and ways of working including interaction models incorporating agile and product principles
o it governance including key metrics, guardrails, and forums
o it culture / change including the best ways to drive transformation in it
* domain knowledge / certifications
o agile / safe
o product management
o baseline and benchmarking
o financial modeling
o business capability modeling
travel requirements
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