Technology Strategy Consultant, Manager

PwC•Nashville, TN

34d•$99,000 - $232,000

About The Position

As part of the Software Selection Vendor Management team, you will lead the planning and delivery of engagements that address complex business and technology challenges. As a Manager, 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. This role offers the chance to develop and mentor team members while delivering quality outcomes that align with PwC's commitment to excellence. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Mathematics, Engineering
At least 5 years of experience leading projects/workstreams in software selection or technology strategy

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Business Administration/Management, Technology preferred
Certification(s) preferred: AWS / Azure / Google Cloud Fundamentals, TOGAF, ITIL4 Foundation, SAFe Agilist, or FinOps Practitioner
Possessing experience leading software selection, enterprise architecture, or technology modernization programs
Possessing experience managing ERP and software evaluation processes, including RFP development, demo orchestration, scoring, and vendor assessment
Having familiarity with major enterprise software products (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce / CRM tools)
Having a solid understanding of enterprise business processes (e.g. Record to Report, Order to Cash, Source to Pay) and how technology enables these processes
Possessing experience in leading meeting and workshops with senior client stakeholders
Developing Enterprise and System Architecture strategies
Possessing knowledge of emerging technologies like AI/ML and cloud platforms
Mentoring and developing junior team members

Responsibilities

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