Corporate Technology Strategy, Blockchain Senior Manager

Description

& SummaryAt PwC, our people in strategy consulting focus on providing strategic guidance and insights to organisations. They analyse market trends, assess business performance, and develop recommendations to help clients achieve their goals. These individuals work closely with clients to identify opportunities for growth, optimise operations, and enhance overall business performance. In technology strategy at PwC, you will specialise in developing and implementing strategic plans to leverage technology for business growth and innovation. You will analyse market trends, assess organisational needs, and provide guidance on technology investments and initiatives. Working in this area, you will collaborate with stakeholders to align technology strategies with overall business objectives to increase utilisation of technology resources, driving competitive advantage.

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, the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As part of the Corporate Technology Strategy team, you will support delivery of digital and technology transformation engagements. You will utilize your deep technology skills to support delivery of digital transformation engagements across the entire lifecycle.

As a Senior Manager specializing in Blockchain, you will play a pivotal role in aligning enterprise technology initiatives with long-term business objectives. In this strategic position, you will drive innovation and operational efficiency by providing expert advisory on blockchain integration alongside AI-driven solutions, software selection, technology strategy due diligence, and enterprise architecture. Your leadership will help shape IT investments that deliver sustainable growth and transform enterprise-wide operating models, positioning PwC and our clients at the forefront of emerging technology trends

Within the Digital Product Management and Launch offering of Corporate Tech Strategy, you will lead the development and execution of launch strategies, business cases, and roadmaps for blockchain-enabled products. You will design operating models and functional structures that ensure seamless technical design, operations, and mobilization. Playing a key role in product strategy, market validation, and syndication efforts, you will help clients successfully bring innovative blockchain solutions to market and scale their impact through white labeling and tailored operating models.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on their most complex technology strategy problems using the latest frameworks, methodologies, and technologies

• Build technology solutions using AI and other platforms to enable outstanding client outcomes

• Guide transformative programs through structured problem-solving approaches

• Secure timely delivery of projects while maintaining quality standards

• Leverage knowledge to influence strategic decisions within the organization

• Facilitate communication and alignment among stakeholders

What You Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree

• At least 7 years of experience using technology to solve complex corporate technology strategy problems

• Understanding and experience executing the software development lifecycle in large enterprise

What Sets You Apart

• Master's Degree in Business Administration preferred

• Certification(s) preferred: Certified Blockchain Expert (CBE) or Certified Blockchain Solution Architects (CBSA)

Core Technology Strategy Skills

• Understanding of foundational IT domains (infrastructure, cloud, applications, data, cybersecurity)

• Experience with IT cost analysis, operating model design, sourcing strategies, or portfolio analysis

• Knowledge of enterprise architecture concepts and common architecture frameworks

• Experience assessing IT capabilities and identifying gaps to better align technology with business needs

• Ability to support performance management through KPIs/OKRs, dashboards, and governance processes

• Experience supporting IT governance, process design, and role clarity within modern operating models

Blockchain Skills

• Demonstrating in-depth expertise in blockchain and distributed ledger technologies, including strategy design, architecture oversight, and delivery leadership across enterprise and Web3 ecosystems

• Proven ability to lead large-scale blockchain programs from strategy through proof-of-concept to production deployment and across industries such as financial services, supply chain, and digital assets

• Understanding of smart contract architectures, interoperability standards, and integration with cloud, data, and security platforms

• Demonstrating experience advising C-suite leaders on blockchain-enabled business models, tokenization strategies, and ecosystem partnerships

• Knowledge of emerging blockchain trends (DeFi, tokenized assets, stablecoins, DAOs) and their regulatory, risk, and compliance implications

• Experience building business cases and ROI models that quantify blockchain’s financial and operational value

• Experience developing high-performing teams through coaching, knowledge sharing, and recruiting blockchain talent to scale delivery capability

• Possessing executive presence with the ability to shape market perspectives, publish thought leadership, and influence client and alliance strategies

• Proven experience in stakeholder management and meeting facilitation

• Demonstrating ability in structured problem solving

• Knowledge of IT frameworks such as ITIL, COBIT, TOGAF

• Familiarity with modern capabilities like DevSecOps and cloud

• Understanding of artificial intelligence and disruptive technologies

Travel Requirements

Up to 60%

Job Posting End Date

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.