At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions. In product strategy at PwC, you will focus on the overall evolution of the portfolio of products, 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. You will build out ideas into a vision and business plan for monetization, helping guide leadership towards investment decisions. You will also drive competitive analysis and market intelligence activities to offer insights that translate into strategic product direction and product positioning. Working in this area, you will validate the line of sight to generating revenue through assessing TAM, supporting the design and execution of GTM efforts. Your responsibilities include facilitating these action plans for moving forward into build and towards commercialization.

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 Product Strategy team you will translate market signals into actionable strategies and develop C-suite-ready insights. As a Senior Associate you will lead data-driven strategy projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and refine our commercial AI roadmap while elevating team standards and expanding your own brand as an AI business strategist. This position provides a unique opportunity to influence senior stakeholders and drive transformative AI engagements in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

- Develop insights tailored for C-suite executives

- Refine and advance the commercial AI roadmap

- Foster collaboration among multi-disciplinary teams

- Enhance personal brand as a strategist in the AI domain

What You Must Have

- Bachelor's Degree

- 3 years of management consulting or corporate strategy experience

- Bachelor's degree or in lieu of a degree, demonstrating, in addition to the minimum years of experience required for the role, three years of specialized training and/or progressively responsible work experience in technology for each missing year of college

What Sets You Apart

- Master's Degree in Business Administration/Management, Business Analytics, Business Studies, Engineering, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics preferred

- Proven track record crafting AI or GTM commercialization strategies

- Experience bringing new AI products or services to market

- Familiarity with emerging AI regulations and ethical frameworks

- Possessing the ability to frame ambiguous problems and develop structured hypotheses

- Having curiosity, creativity, and a growth mindset energizing teams

- Structuring and leading data-driven strategy projects from hypothesis to executive presentation

- Producing client-ready thought leadership and pursuit collateral under tight timelines

- Coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver complex, multi-workstream initiatives

- Leveraging analytics and visual storytelling tools to drive decisions

- Applying proven verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to influence senior stakeholder

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: $55,000 - $151,470. For residents of Washington state the salary range for this position is: $55,000 - $187,000. 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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