Software & Vendor Strategy Consultant, Senior Associate

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 Strategy team you will support delivery of digital and technology transformation engagements. You will utilize your deep technology skills to support delivery of digital transformation engagements across the entire lifecycle. As a Senior Associate, you analyze complex problems, mentor others, and maintain standards. You focus on building client relationships and developing a deeper understanding of the business context, 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, option analysis, 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; facilitate workshops to drive alignment and informed decision-making

• Support complex IT and digital transformation programs, ensuring risks, dependencies, and milestones are well 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 experience using 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, or SAFe Agilist

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 and identifying gaps 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

• 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

• Assisting in bridging business strategies and enterprise architecture

• Demonstrating analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills

• Building professional relationships and fostering collaboration

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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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