Senior Associate_IT Operating Model-Technology Strategy
Senior Associate_IT Operating Model-Technology Strategy
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Job Description
Line of Service
AdvisoryIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
Technology StrategyManagement Level
Senior AssociateJob Description & Summary
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.
Job Summary
PwCs Tech Strategy practice is seeking a Senior Associate to play a key role in helping clients navigate the everevolving technology landscape. This position requires a combination of strategic insight technical expertise and handson problemsolving skills to support organizations in aligning their IT strategies with business objectives. You will work closely with clients to drive innovation digital transformation and operational excellence across various industries. As part of the Advisory team you support the delivery from project scoping to conclusion while consistently keeping the clients goals in mind. 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 managing and inspiring others to deliver quality work.
Job Description and Responsibilities
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 isnt clear you ask questions and you use these moments as opportunities to grow. In this role you will be expected to do all of the following:
Support project delivery from scoping to conclusion
Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy
Use critical thinking to break down complex conceptsand develop solutions
Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations
Use a broad range of tools methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems
Mentor and guide junior team members to deliver quality work
Maintain exceptional standards in every deliverable
Build and nurture working client relationships
Develop a thorough understanding of business contexts
Utilize firm methodologies and technology resources effectively and adhere to professional and technical standards
Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives needs and feelings of others.
Use reflection to develop selfawareness enhance strengths and address development areas.
Job Requirements and Preferences
Preferred Knowledge/Skills
Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success as both an individual contributor and team member across the following areas:
IT Baseline Benchmarking and Cost Efficiency
Demonstrates aptitude for conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses including the timely synthesis of complex data into meaningful insights
Readily grasps analytical frameworks and employs them effectively to either qualitative or quantitative evidence
Familiar with common IT cost categorization used for baseline and benchmarking work
IT Operating Model
Understanding IT / Technology Operating Model including: IT strategy organization structure talent and skills process and ways of working governance and culture / change
IT strategy development experience including understanding of business strategy and connection to IT strategy
IT organization structure development including aligning to support IT goals supporting product management development of RACIs and sourcing strategy
IT talent and skills including design of modern roles role sizing footprint and talent strategy
IT sourcing processes and how to source different IT categories: services hardware software data/network
IT processes and ways of working including interaction models incorporating agile and product principles
IT governance including key metrics guardrails and forums
IT culture / change including the best ways to drive transformation in IT
Core consulting skills
Quantitative analysis and comfort with large data sets
Communicating in an organized and knowledgeable manner in written (PowerPoint and Word) and verbal presentations
First principles thinking; can take existing knowledge and experience and apply it in relevant ways to the client situation
Bringing together the right perspectives identifying roadblocks and integrating feedback from clients and team members
Supporting the development of thought leadership materials to further your knowledge and create new relationships
Teaming with others including building solid and collaborative relationships with team members and proactively seeking guidance clarification and feedback
Domain knowledge / certifications
Agile / SAFe
Product Management
Baseline and benchmarking
Financial Modeling
Business capability modeling
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree Technology and/or Management (Business Administration) specialization
5 9 years relevant experience in IT Digital and Cloud in consulting or technology function of industries
Certifications relevant to any of the following areas
Cloud Architecture certifications AWS Microsoft GCP etc.
TOGAF COBIT Data Architecture certifications
SAFe Architect ITIL ServiceNow BMC PMP etc.
AI/ML Certifications from Amazon Google IBM Microsoft
What Sets You Apart
Masters Degree
8 years of experience in IT strategy & operations or IT Strategy Consulting
Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Active Listening Analytical Thinking Analytics Strategy Architecture Development Business Architecture Business Model Innovation Business Transformation Cloud Computing Commercial Strategies Communication Creativity Digital Customer Experience Digital Strategies ECommerce Embracing Change Emotional Regulation Empathy Implementing Technology Inclusion Information Technology Applications Intellectual Curiosity IT Governance Learning Agility 11 moreDesired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Up to 20%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship
NoGovernment Clearance Required
NoJob Posting End Date
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
