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Job Location drjobs

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC our people in integration and platform architecture focus on designing and implementing seamless integration solutions and robust platform architectures for clients. They enable efficient data flow and optimise technology infrastructure for enhanced business performance.

Those in solution architecture at PwC will design and implement innovative technology solutions to meet clients business needs. You will leverage your experience in analysing requirements developing technical designs to enable the successful delivery of solutions.

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.

Examples of the skills knowledge and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

  • 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 (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firms code of conduct and independence requirements.

Role Summary:


A career in our Cloud and Digital practice within Consulting Services where youll work with clients to define their vision and plan how to get there. We work with some of the worlds largest and most complex companies to understand their unique business issues and opportunities in an everchanging environment. We deliver the technological solutions organisations need to compete grow and build a lasting legacy of improvement and performance partnering with best in class technologies and solution sets.

In joining us youll help our clients understand and evolve the way they align Digital with their business strategy create integrated end to end solutions and use enterprise applications to solve complex business problems.

PwC is looking for a Solutions Architect to join our Cloud & Digital team. The ideal candidate would have a minimum of 810 years in solution design or a similar role and a proven track record of designing and implementing complex technical solutions.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field

  • Certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework)

  • Certified Senior Manager (CSM) or similar senior management certifications

  • Specialized certifications in cloud computing data analytics or enterprise architecture

Experience required:

  • Minimum of 810 years in solution design or a similar role

  • Proven track record of designing and implementing complex technical solutions

  • Experience leading crossfunctional teams and managing largescale projects

  • Strong background in software development methodologies and lifecycle

  • Experience with cloud computing data analytics and enterprise architecture

Responsibilities of role:

  • Lead the design and communication of solution vision through integrated architecture.

  • Manage endtoend infrastructure solution design and project oversight.

  • Collaborate with business units and technical experts to develop solutions that meet business requirements.

  • Ensure technology and security standards are followed and exceptions are reviewed and approved.

  • Create and maintain design documents and other solution design artifacts for projects.

  • Assess solutions and recommend service providers based on service SLA cost and location.

Skill sets required:

  • Strong analytical and problemsolving skills

  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

  • Proficiency in software development and understanding of various programming languages

  • Knowledge of cloud computing platforms data analytics tools and enterprise architecture frameworks

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise tasks effectively

  • Leadership skills to influence and drive best practices within the team

Role related attributes:

  • Excellent communication skills to articulate solution vision and design

  • Ability to collaborate with developers testers and other stakeholders

  • Experience in providing advice guidance training and governance in design areas

  • Ability to analyse and identify areas for modification in existing programs

  • Strong problemsolving skills to develop effective solutions

  • Proficiency in solution architecture definition and supporting technical decisions

  • Understanding of logical data modeling and business processes

  • Knowledge of various programming languages and software development methodologies

* Industry experience required:

  • Financial Services and Banking

Agencies please note: This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by PwCs Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners in the rare instance we require additional talent options. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs received will be treated as a direct application. Your respect for this process is appreciated

Travel Requirements

Up to 20

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

No

Job Posting End Date

April 21 2025



Employment Type

Full-Time

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