Product Manager Connected Solutions Platform (Senior Manager)

Senior Manager, Product Management

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 product management, you will be the general manager of commercial and internal products. You will sit at the intersection of the business, user experience, and the technologies that solve our customer and end-user problems; confirming they meet market demands and drive business growth. You will design, develop and manage activities for a specific product or group of products from product definition and planning through production, release, and end of life. Your involvement will last throughout all stages of a product's lifecycle including modifications, upgrades, maintenance of the product or product line. For commercial products, it also includes commercialization, go-to-market planning, sales, and other key business support activities.

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, recognizing 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 Product Management team you are expected to oversee a very large and complex product or multiple products at various stages of the product lifecycle. As a Senior Manager you are expected to lead large projects, innovate processes, and maintain operational excellence while interacting with clients at a senior level to drive project success. You are expected to coach and oversee Product Managers or Assistant Product Managers aligned to your assigned products, promoting successful collaboration with engineering teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities - Overseeing large and complex products or multiple products at various lifecycle stages - Leading significant projects and driving process innovation - Maintaining top standards of operational excellence - Interacting with clients at senior levels to confirm project success - Coaching and supervising Product Managers and Assistant Product Managers - Facilitating practical collaboration with engineering teams and stakeholders - Developing and implementing strategic product management initiatives - Verifying successful product delivery and performance

What You Must Have - Bachelor's Degree - 7 years of experience

What Sets You Apart - Managing projects to achieve outcomes and performance targets - Utilizing knowledge of IT implementation and maintenance - Exploring new technologies and managing product teams - Collaborating in small multidisciplinary teams - Establishing collaboration with business and functional leadership - Presenting at meetings and conferences to create awareness - Providing stakeholder feedback to meet strategic goals - Creating and managing a product roadmap - Managing / coaching small multidisciplinary product teams

Travel Requirements Up to 40%