Software & Vendor Strategy Consultant, Manager
Multiple Locations
Overview:
As a member of PwC’s Strategy& (Strategy Consulting) team, you will help clients seize essential advantages by developing corporate and business unit strategies and building the differentiating capabilities they need to outperform their competitors. PwC Strategy Consultants provide innovative solutions focused on corporate & business strategy, people & organization strategy, operations strategy, customer strategy, and technology strategy.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Level: Experienced
- Travel: Yes (Frequent)
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The PwC Professional
What does it take?
At PwC, we support our people at every stage in their career, with year-round transparency into how they are performing and action-oriented coaching to drive their development and help achieve their aspirations.
All our employees are recruited, developed and managed against the global PwC Professional framework that focuses on two dimensions: Trusted Leadership and Distinctive Outcomes. It guides us on “what to do” and “how to do it”, emphasizing impact and behaviors.
Together, Trusted Leadership and Distinctive Outcomes are how we deliver on our purpose and strategy, serving our clients and living our values in every interaction, everyday.
Our Culture
Our values and behaviors define the expectations we have for working together and with clients. We all contribute to the culture of PwC. At PwC, we cultivate an environment in which our differences are embraced and our people feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work.
- We act with integrity
- We make a difference
- We care
- We work together
- We reimagine the possible
Benefits / Rewards
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Health Care
We offer comprehensive medical coverage, vision care, dental and health savings accounts.
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Retirement
PwC offers a 401(k) Savings Plan and a Wealth Builder retirement plan completely funded by PwC.
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Maternity/Paternity Leave
Eligible new parents receive, within the first year from birth or adoption/foster placement, 12 weeks of paid parental leave. Parents have the option to work 60% of hours, at full-time pay, for an additional four weeks immediately following paid parental leave.
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Paid Time Off
The Firm recognizes 13 paid holidays and provides extended Firm holidays around the July 4 holiday and Christmas and New Year holiday. You accrue vacation time of between three weeks (15 work days) and one month (22 work days) per year, based upon staff classification and length of service with PwC.
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Infinite Learning
PwC will provide you with a personalized learning experience — using on-the-job training, real-time development, smart technology and data and analytics, giving you customized access to formal and informal learning.
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Be Well, Work Well
Through our increased focus on well-being, we are shifting the mindset of how we work. We will provide you with the skills and knowledge to prioritize your well-being with opportunities and resources for your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health.
Job details
Job Description Summary At PwC, our people in Corporate Technology 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
As part of the Corporate Technology Strategyteamyou will support delivery of digital and technology transformation engagements.You willutilizeyour deep technology skills to support delivery of digital transformation engagements across the entire lifecycle.As aManager, you will oversee workstreams in software selection, enterprise architecture, and technology strategy, guiding clients through decision-making processes and helping them build substantial business cases.
Responsibilities
Advise clients on their most complex technology strategy problems using the latest frameworks, methodologies, and technologies
Build technology solutions using AI and other platforms to enable outstanding client outcomes
Lead client workshops to gather business and technical requirements for technology transformation programs
Design and execute software selection and technology evaluation frameworks
Oversee development of cost models, business cases, and implementation roadmaps
Confirm deliverables meet exceptional standards and align with client expectations
Analyze complex business and technology challenges to provide impactful solutions
Foster collaboration within the team and with clients to drive project success
Uphold professional standards and contribute to the firm's commitment to excellence
What You Must Have
Bachelor’sDegree
Atleast5years of experienceusingtechnology tosolvecomplex corporatetechnology strategyproblems
Understanding and experience executing the software development lifecycle in large enterprise
What Sets You Apart
Master'sdegreeinbusiness administration/management, Technology preferred
Certification(s) preferred: AWS / Azure / Google Cloud Fundamentals, TOGAF, ITIL4 Foundation,SAFeAgilist, or FinOps Practitioner
Core Technology Strategy Skills
Understanding of foundational IT domains (infrastructure, cloud, applications, data, cybersecurity)
Experience with IT cost analysis, operating model design, sourcing strategies, or portfolio analysis
Knowledge of enterprise architecture concepts and common architecture frameworks
Experience assessing IT capabilities andidentifyinggaps to better align technology with business needs
Ability to support performance management through KPIs/OKRs, dashboards, and governance processes
Experience supporting IT governance, process design, and role clarity within modern operating models
Digital & AI Strategy Skills
Experience using GenAI / Agentic tools for analysis, research, or workflow automation
Exposure to AI strategy, governance, responsible AI, or AI adoption frameworks
Experience contributing to digital transformation roadmaps by integrating customer needs, data insights, and technology enablers
Ability to support workforce strategy initiatives including skill assessments and capability-building plans
Experience supporting technology-enabled change management, including stakeholder engagement and adoption planning
Software & Vendor Selection Management Skills
Experience leading software selection, enterprise architecture, or technology modernization programs
Experience managing ERP and software evaluation processes, including RFP development, demo orchestration, scoring, and vendor assessment
Familiarity with major enterprise software products (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce / CRM tools)
Solid understanding of enterprise business processes (e.g.Record to Report, Order to Cash, Source to Pay) and how technology enables these processes
Experience in leading meeting and workshops with senior client stakeholders
Developing Enterprise and System Architecture strategies
Knowledge of emerging technologies like AI/ML and cloud platforms
Mentoring and developing junior team members
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-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.
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines
The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
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