PwC Hiring for Director of Product Build and Software Engineering Job at London, England Full Time

Operate

Be it support with regulation, risk or compliance, Operate delivers. Human-led and tech-powered, it is the backbone of PwC’s unique approach to operational delivery – Execution Managed Services. Harnessing the power of tech and data, we work with some of the most recognisable organisations worldwide, wherever they need us to be. We deliver sustained outcomes through our managed solutions, as well as transforming and running complex operational processes that often create challenges or hinder client progress. Underpinning all of this is our commitment to ensuring our people are equipped with tomorrow’s skills to drive success for our clients today.

PwC and Invest NI have invested £40M in a new Advanced Research and Engineering Centre (ARC) based in our brand new state of the art office in Belfast.

Our team of software specialists collaborate with business experts and academics to design, develop and launch products to support the Operate business. We are building a suite of connected and intelligent capabilities, adopting new and emerging technologies, and using the latest Agile and DevOps approaches to maximise our effectiveness. We now have the opportunity for a co-head of ARC, to join our team and lead the SW engineering and product build function.

Our team is currently in its early life, and will need to be developed and grown over the next few years alongside the development of strategic partnerships, technology alliance relationships to create the next generation of products and services that will power PWC’s Execution Managed Services growth aspirations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, innovative leader who is comfortable in a hands on directly involved business building role, whilst innovating new products and technologies that will fuel a multi-year SW revenue and service revenue stream. You will be joining our inclusive team that brings together diverse perspectives, making this a great place to innovate, have fun and to grow.

The Role

Co-Head of ARC (Advanced Research and Engineering Centre) as the Director of Product Build and Software Engineering

• Lead the development organisation that will create the next industry SW platforms to solve clients important business problems. Working with the co-head of ARC to productise and commercialise these products
• To rapidly scale and lead the growth ambitions of this critical SW engineering function, create
• Defining and owning a product & innovation roadmap
• Lead the design of innovative technical solutions
• Consult with Software and Cloud Architects to grow the Architectural blueprints
• Bring your knowledge of leading edge technologies and best practice

Skills and experience

You will most likely have a hands on technology background, and be able to maintain a strategic perspective while also be able to delve into a detailed solution level as needed. You’ll have experience of driving clarity and managing technical scope with an understanding of the importance of key design decisions and balancing requirements and constraints to drive the best outcome around solution availability, agility and cost.

You are passionate about being at the forefront of change, you’re ready to drive our team to deliver practical insight that speaks straight to the heart of client business issues and deliver innovative results.

You are highly collaborative and enjoy working in an innovative environment. You’re a problem solver by nature and want to join a firm that values the kind of people who reimagine the possible for their clients and stakeholders. Most importantly, you act with integrity and show care for the people you work with.

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The skills we look for
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