Corporate Technology Strategy, Blockchain Senior Manager

PwC•Rosemont, IL

33d

About The Position

At PwC, our people in 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. Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm. As a Senior Manager on PwC's Corporate Technology Strategy team specializing in Blockchain, you will play a pivotal role in aligning enterprise technology initiatives with long-term business objectives. In this strategic position, you will drive innovation and operational efficiency by providing expert advisory on blockchain integration alongside AI-driven solutions, software selection, technology strategy due diligence, and enterprise architecture. Your leadership will help shape IT investments that deliver sustainable growth and transform enterprise-wide operating models, positioning PwC and our clients at the forefront of emerging technology trends.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
At least 7 years of experience
Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
Model and reinforce professional and technical standards, the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Business Administration preferred
Certification(s) preferred: Certified Blockchain Expert (CBE) or Certified Blockchain Solution Architects (CBSA)
Demonstrating in-depth expertise in blockchain and distributed ledger technologies, including strategy design, architecture oversight, and delivery leadership across enterprise and Web3 ecosystems
Proven ability to lead large-scale blockchain programs from strategy through proof-of-concept to production deployment and across industries such as financial services, supply chain, and digital assets
Understanding of smart contract architectures, interoperability standards, and integration with cloud, data, and security platforms
Demonstrating experience advising C-suite leaders on blockchain-enabled business models, tokenization strategies, and ecosystem partnerships
Knowledge of emerging blockchain trends (DeFi, tokenized assets, stablecoins, DAOs) and their regulatory, risk, and compliance implications
Experience building business cases and ROI models that quantify blockchain's financial and operational value
Experience developing high-performing teams through coaching, knowledge sharing, and recruiting blockchain talent to scale delivery capability
Possessing executive presence with the ability to shape market perspectives, publish thought leadership, and influence client and alliance strategies
Proven experience in stakeholder management and meeting facilitation
Demonstrating ability in structured problem solving
Knowledge of IT frameworks such as ITIL, COBIT, TOGAF
Familiarity with modern capabilities like DevSecOps and cloud
Understanding of artificial intelligence and disruptive technologies