Solution Architect - Senior Manager

Specialty/Competency: Application / Solution Architecture
Industry/Sector: Not Applicable
Time Type: Full time
Travel Requirements: Up to 40%

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 Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As part of the Integration and Platform Architecture team you will lead the development of innovative technology solutions that drive business success. As a Senior Manager, you will serve as a strategic advisor, leveraging your knowledge to guide teams through complex challenges and deliver quality results. This role offers the chance to work with advanced technologies and contribute to the evolution of AI applications, promoting operational excellence and fostering a culture of performance.

Responsibilities

- Drive the development of AI applications to enhance business outcomes

- Maintain exceptional deliverables while upholding operational excellence

- Work with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals

- Utilize innovative approaches to problem-solving and process enhancement

- Mentor and develop team members to build a top-performing workforce

What You Must Have

- Bachelor's Degree

- At least 7 years of experience in software development with at least 3 years in application architecture/solution architecture

What Sets You Apart

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science preferred

- Experience managing technology solutions across various aspects

- Leading rapid-prototyping efforts with emerging technologies

- Building production-level AI features and applications

- Designing technical architectures for large-scale platforms

- Contributing to incubators and innovation lab environments

- Leading developers in delivery of software products

- Developing applications with proficiency in scripting languages

- Knowledge in cloud architectures and services

- Knowledge in event-driven and microservices architectures

The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $280,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. 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:

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. 

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy:

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