Technology Director

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Software Engineering

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions.

In technology leadership and strategy at PwC, you will focus on leading large technology teams and partnering with technology and business leaders across the enterprise for common goals, mutual responsibility, and accountability. You will own multiple aspects of the technology delivery cycle, lead executive stakeholder management, have large teams and a substantial fiduciary responsibility. Additionally, you will set and execute the domain strategy aligned with business goals, prioritisation, and demand.

Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.

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

• Lead in line with our values and brand.
• Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership.
• Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same.
• Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking.
• Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers.
• Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.
• Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.

Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

• When you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services, from Advisory to Assurance, Tax and Business Services. In our innovative hubs, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.
• As part of the Software and Product Innovation team you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a large, geographically distributed engineering practice. As a Director you will set the strategic direction, drive business growth, and cultivate substantial relationships with executive stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals and client priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight for a geographically diverse engineering team
• Drive initiatives that enhance business growth and operational effectiveness
• Foster powerful relationships with executive stakeholders to align on objectives
• Confirm that engineering practices meet client priorities and business goals
• Lead the development of innovative solutions within the software engineering domain
• Mentor team members to cultivate their professional growth and capabilities
• Promote a culture of collaboration and exceptional performance across the team
• Uphold the utmost standards of quality and integrity in every operation

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree
• 20 years of progressive experience in IT services, with a strong track record of leading large-scale delivery portfolios and engineering practices
• Deep expertise in technical project management, program execution, and managing multi-location delivery teams for Fortune 500 or global enterprise clients
• Proven experience in building and managing high-performance teams across geographies, including responsibility for utilization, workforce planning, and team engagement
• Extensive knowledge of software development, system architecture, and relevant technologies
• Solid understanding of modern development practices, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure and/or GCP), and emerging tech trends
• Strong background in managing client relationships at the executive level
• Demonstrated success in driving strategic initiatives such as delivery transformation
• Hands-on experience in managing complex solutioning and pre-sales engagements
• In-depth knowledge of delivery governance practices, quality frameworks, risk management, and compliance in a global services environment
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing delivery P&Ls
• Superior communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Passion for developing future leaders through structured mentoring
• Recognized as a thought leader or practice anchor
• Experience with Agile delivery models and CI/CD automation
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Master's Degree preferred
• Cultivating trust-based relationships with executive stakeholders
• Driving strategic workforce planning and resource deployment
• Championing continuous learning and technical excellence
• Leading employee engagement initiatives and mentoring programs
• Collaborating on annual planning and cost optimization strategies
• Overseeing delivery excellence initiatives and quality audits
• Contributing to innovation and thought leadership

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

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