Software & Vendor Strategy Consultant, Senior Associate
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
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.
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
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 a Senior Associate, you analyze complex problems, mentor others, andmaintainstandards. You focus on building client relationships and developing a deeper understanding of the businesscontext,while delivering quality work.
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
Support end-to-end delivery of technology and digital strategy initiatives, including problem framing,optionanalysis, business case development, and roadmap design
Apply structured, hypothesis-driven problem solving and data analysis to address complex technology and business challenges
Produce clear, executive-ready deliverables including business cases, operating model designs, strategic frameworks, and transformation plans
Mentor junior team members in analytical approaches, consulting toolkits, and modern delivery practices (e.g., agile,DevSecOps, cloud-native architectures)
Build relationships across business and technology stakeholders;facilitateworkshops to drive alignment and informed decision-making
Support complex IT and digital transformation programs, ensuring risks, dependencies, and milestones arewell managed
Bring knowledge of IT frameworks (e.g., ITIL, COBIT, TOGAF) and emerging technologies (AI, edge, blockchain, quantum) to inform strategic recommendations
Contribute to Corporate Technology Strategy initiatives that align capabilities, investments, and technology choices with business goals
What You Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree
At least 3 years of experienceusing technology to solve complex technology strategy problems
Understanding and experience executing the software development lifecycle in large enterprise
What Sets You Apart
Master's Degree in Business Administration/Management, Management of Technology preferred
- Certification(s) preferred: AWS / Azure / Google Cloud Fundamentals, ITIL4 Foundation, orSAFeAgilist
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 ManagementSkills
Supporting technology strategy and software selection engagements
Familiarity with major enterprise software products (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce / CRM tools)
Understanding enterprise business processes (e.g.Record to Report, Order to Cash, Source to Pay) and how technology enables these processes
Supporting the development of an Enterprise or System Architecture view and strategies based on current and future business capabilities
Conducting workshops to gather requirements and align objectives
Assistingin bridging business strategies and enterprise architecture
Demonstrating analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
Building professional relationships and fosteringcollaboration
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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: $77,000 - $202,000. 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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