Product Manager Lead at PWC – Multiple Locations | Apply Now

Description

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, 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. As part of the BA / Product Owner team you are expected to apply analytical skills working with business and product owners to develop requirements and user stories stemming from product roadmaps. 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 also responsible for establishing direction and vision for the team, managing the assignment of project tasks, and using analytics tools to identify opportunities to improve service performance.

Requirements

• 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.
• What Sets You Apart
• - Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Systems Analysis, Management Information Systems preferred
• - IIBA certification preferred
• - Understanding requirements from business or stakeholder perspective
• - Translating requirements into Agile/Scrum deliverables
• - Understanding SDLC activities for custom and packaged applications
• - Analyzing business and user needs
• - Documenting requirements and revising system logic
• - Managing quality and acceptance of vendor analysis
• - Developing and guiding documentation of requirements and test cases

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale projects and confirm their successful completion
• - Develop and refine user stories in collaboration with business and product owners
• - Utilize analytical tools to identify and improve service performance
• - Establish clear direction and vision for the team
• - Manage project task assignments effectively
• - Foster operational excellence through innovative processes
• - Engage with clients at a senior level to drive project success
• - Apply Agile and scrum methodologies to solve business problems

Benefits

• The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $280,000, 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.

About PWC

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