Acceleration Center - Tech Strategy - Technology Excellence - Senior Manager

Job Description

Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Technology Strategy Management Level Senior 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. Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story. Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities. Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback. Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations. Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant. Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels. Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness. Model and reinforce professional and technical standards, the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements. Basic Requirements Bachelor’s Degree 15+ years of experience in IT or technology related field 5+ years of experience at manager level or above Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree 20+ years of experience in IT strategy & operations or IT Strategy Consulting 8+ years of experience as a manager in IT strategy & operations or IT Strategy Consulting Preferred Knowledge & Skills Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success, leading teams across the following areas: IT Baseline, Benchmarking, and Cost Efficiency Demonstrates aptitude for structuring and conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, including the timely synthesis of complex data into meaningful insights. Readily grasps analytical frameworks and employs them effectively to either qualitative or quantitative evidence. Familiar with common IT cost categorization used for baseline and benchmarking work. IT Operating Model 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. Core consulting skills Quantitative analysis and comfort with large data sets. Communicating in an organized and knowledgeable manner in written (PowerPoint and Word) and verbal presentations. First principles thinking; can take existing knowledge and experience and apply it in relevant ways to the client situation. Bringing together the right perspectives, identifying roadblocks, and integrating feedback from clients and team members. Leading the development of thought leadership materials to further your knowledge and create new relationships. Leading business development efforts including structuring proposals and responding to RFPs, developing approaches, and crafting project budgets. Serving as a mentor for junior staff to help them build core consulting and domain specific skills. Teaming with others, including building solid and collaborative relationships with team members and proactively seeking guidance, clarification, and feedback. Domain knowledge / certifications Agile / SAFe Product Management Baseline and benchmarking Financial Modeling Business capability modeling Travel Requirements Up to 20% Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date May 31, 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr