Technical Strategy Consultant, Senior Associate

As part of the Software Selection Vendor Management team, you will collaborate with clients and team members to deliver quality outcomes while developing your own knowledge in technology strategy and software selection. As a Senior Associate, you will analyze complex business issues, mentor junior team members, and leverage your technical strengths to build meaningful client connections. This role offers the chance to navigate increasingly complex situations, embrace ambiguity, and grow your personal brand while contributing to impactful technology solutions.
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.

Responsibilities
- Conduct research and analysis on enterprise software products and technology trends
- Assist in defining sourcing strategies, preparing RFPs, and evaluating vendors
- Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to synthesize insights and develop recommendations
- Support vendor cost analysis, creation of business case and implementation plans to support the client's transformation agenda
- Contribute to impactful technology strategies and software selection
- Demonstrate analytical thinking and clear communication in discussions
- Support team deliverables through curiosity and proactive engagement
- Demonstrating analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
- Building professional relationships and fostering collaboration
- Conducting workshops to gather requirements and align objectives
What You Must Have
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technology, Mathematics
- At least 3 years of experience
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
- Supporting technology strategy and software selection engagements
- Having 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
- Assisting in bridging business strategies and enterprise architecture
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As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
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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, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. 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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