Job Type: Full time
Industry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS - Internal Firm Services - OtherManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in Products and Technology is an opportunity to bring PwC's strategy to life by driving products and technology into everything we deliver. Our clients expect us to bring the right people and the right technology to solve their biggest problems; Products and Technology is here to help PwC meet that challenge and accelerate the growth of our business. We have skilled technologists, data scientists, product managers and business strategists who are using technology to accelerate change. Our team helps guide the overall evolution of the portfolio of products at PwC, from management of the innovation, funnel intaking new ideas, building the business case and design of our new products, to continually evaluating and supporting our existing product portfolios. Product Strategists build out ideas into a vision and business plan for monetization, helping guide leadership towards investment decisions. Product Strategists drive competitive analysis and market intelligence activities to offer insights that translate into strategic product direction and product positioning . They validate the line of sight to generating revenue through assessing Total Addressable Market, supporting the design and execution of Go To Market efforts. Product Strategists facilitate these action plans for moving forward into Build and towards commercialization.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.As a Senior Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.Job Requirements and Preferences:Basic Qualifications:Minimum Degree Required:Bachelor DegreeMinimum Years of Experience:6 year(s) of progressive roles managing technology strategy and/or market strategy development.Preferred Qualifications:Degree Preferred:Master DegreePreferred Fields of Study:Business Analytics, Business Administration/Management, Business Studies, Computer and Information Science, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Operations Management/Research, Management Information SystemsPreferred Knowledge/Skills:Demonstrates intimate abilities as a technology and market intelligence strategist, integrating business, experience, and technology strategy to guide technology investments and develop profitable ventures and technologies by:Leading practice research, data analysis, and assessment methodologies to identify high-leverage solutions, match product strategy to market dynamics, capture market value, and change organizational capabilities to reflect evolving markets and technological dynamics;Overseeing the creation of an overall business plan which consists of principles, objectives, and tactics for driving change and using technology to achieve organizational objectives; Providing consistent and timely delivery of strategic intelligence projects;Managing entire lifecycle of multiple complex strategic intelligence projects with responsibility for the successful scoping, planning, research, analysis, as well as synthesis and communication of findings and and recommendations;  Leading and contributing to discovery activities to research, scope and estimate new technology capabilities, solutions, investments, and other strategic opportunities;Sourcing and analyzing relevant, timely, and contextual information from multiple sources, including Business Intelligence, Open Source Intelligence, Human Intelligence, and Signals Intelligence;Identifying opportunities to apply new technologies, as well as assessing the trade-offs, synergies, and potential impacts to process efficiency, user experience and productivity, skill alignment, training, financial performance;Working with both onshore and offshore resources to conduct quantitative and qualitative research and analysis;Navigating complex problems and challenging stakeholders, while evaluating and prioritizing use cases, capability requirements, and actionable recommendations;Managing all deliverables and reporting Intelligence findings to LeadershipMaking recommendations to design and achieve strategic goals & objectives;Defining future state vision statements & developing strategic roadmaps, milestones, & success measures;Applying knowledge of the Firm to Technology & Market Strategic Intelligence activities to comply with Firm policies & standards, and to align with broader strategic priorities; Using assessment methodologies & leading practices to analyze markets, vendors, and technologies;Collaborating with others to discover creative solutions to complex problems;Developing and using unique approaches, methodologies, and frameworks, while maintaining standards and minimizing risk to the firm;Utilizing data driven story-telling and human research methods to collect information and influence stakeholders; Working collaboratively in a dynamic, ambiguous environment with multiple competing priorities;Communicating with presence and influence in both formal and informal settings, preparing and presenting persuasive written and verbal materials to executive-level leadership and large audiences;Facilitating discovery, decision-making, and problem-solving activities and workshops;Proactively managing risk across multiple teams and developing and communicating mitigation strategies;Applying risk management and agile knowledge to identify, escalate, and remove impediments;Influencing team members to identify and address issues & promoting open, transparent and clear communication;Collaboratively and proactively managing leadership and stakeholders expectations;Developing a trusted advisor relationship with executive sponsors and stakeholders to align activities with the customer's business, experience, and technology requirements and strategy; and,Implementing ownership & accountability with focus on outcomes.Travel RequirementsUp to 20%Job Posting End DateAt PwC, our work model includes three ways of working: virtual, in-person, and flex (a hybrid of in-person and virtual). Visit the following link to learn more: https://pwc.to/ways-we-work.PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.For positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.