Industry/sector
not applicable
specialism
technology strategy
management level
senior associate
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.
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.
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 conduct analyzes and develop insights to address client business challenges, shaping impactful strategies for growth. As a senior associate, you will engage with clients to understand their needs, facilitate decision-making, and lead project work streams, while enhancing your strategic acumen and contributing to the firm's thought leadership initiatives.
responsibilities
- conduct thorough analyzes to address client challenges
- develop strategic insights to drive business growth
- engage with clients to understand their specific needs
- facilitate decision-making processes within project teams
- lead work streams to confirm project objectives are met
- contribute to the firm's thought leadership initiatives
- create financial models to support strategic recommendations
- participate in business development and firm-building activities
what you must have
bachelor's degree in a stem field (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics).
6+ years of relevant experience in industry or consulting.
proficiency in microsoft office, project management tools, and data visualization tools.
what sets you apart
- demonstrating proficiency in conducting primary and secondary research
- analyzing large data sets to derive actionable insights
- developing financial models to support strategic decisions
- facilitating meetings to enable informed decision making
- organizing and preparing recommendations for client challenges
- participating in new business development and thought leadership activities
- understanding enterprise-wide strategies and operating models
demonstrate expertise in professional services, assisting companies in addressing complex, multi-layered client challenges while supporting enterprise architecture and technology strategies
demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the end-to-end value chain of it applications and infrastructure
develop and review financial models, business cases, and benchmarking analyses
demonstrate strong analytical skills by synthesizing complex data into meaningful insights
conduct quantitative analysis with confidence, handling large data sets efficiently
quickly grasp and effectively apply analytical frameworks to both qualitative and quantitative evidence
demonstrate a thorough understanding of emerging technology trends and the commercial solutions that support them
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
understanding it / technology operating model including: it strategy, organization structure, talent and skills, process and ways of working, governance, and culture / change
it strategy development experience including understanding of business strategy and connection to it strategy
it organization structure development including aligning to support it goals, supporting product management, development of racis, and sourcing strategy
it talent and skills including design of modern roles, role sizing, footprint and talent strategy
it sourcing processes and how to source different it categories: services, hardware, software, data/network
it processes and ways of working including interaction models incorporating agile and product principles
it governance including key metrics, guardrails, and forums
it culture / change including the best ways to drive transformation in it
travel requirements
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