Industry/sectornot applicablespecialismtechnology strategymanagement levelsenior associatejob description & summaryat 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.focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn't clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.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.position titlesenior associatepreferred qualificationspreferred fields of studyinformation systems, computer science, finance, otheradditional educational preferences n/acertification(s) preferredcertified blockchain expert (cbe)certified blockchain solution architect (cbsa)preferred knowledge/skillsas a part of the technology strategy team, you are expected to be able to articulate business issues and trends within one or multiple industries as well as solve complex problems by structuring challenges and utilizing analytical tools. You will also determine client needs, identify use cases for a technology/solution, conduct cost-benefit analysis, and develop business cases. You will also identify and evaluate potential use cases for blockchain technology within a business context, assessing the feasibility and benefits of implementation.demonstrated understanding of blockchain fundamentals, including distributed ledgers, consensus mechanisms, and tokenization modelsexposure to smart contract development, testing, or deployment using platforms such as ethereum, stellar, or solanaexperience supporting technology strategy, digital transformation, or emerging tech engagements within consulting or industry environmentsworking knowledge of blockchain architecture components such as wallets, nodes, apis, and integration layersstrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to structure and interpret qualitative and quantitative datafamiliarity with cloud platforms (aws, azure, gcp) and devops concepts supporting blockchain implementationsability to translate technical findings into clear business insights and client-ready deliverablescollaborative team mindset with experience working in agile or cross-functional delivery environmentssenior associate responsibilities:support market research and competitive assessments using structured qualitative and quantitative analysiscontribute to the development of client strategies, action plans, and roadmaps by gathering inputs, performing analysis, and drafting recommendations/deliverablesdemonstrates foundational understanding of blockchain technology concepts, including distributed ledgers and key industry applicationsuse business and technical acumen to assess blockchain use cases and describe their value potential to clientscommunicate effectively in both written and verbal forms, engaging stakeholders across various situationsbuild client relationships by participating in and leading meetings, preparing materials, documenting action items, and contributing to follow-up deliverablessupport business development opportunities, create proposals, and contribute to go-to-market initiativestakes ownership of tasks; navigate ambiguous situations while staying focused on value deliverysupport delivery of blockchain projects including strategy assessments, proof of concept implementations, production rollouts, etc.travel requirementsup to 20%job posting end date