Technical program manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

Description

& SummaryAt 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.

Those in software engineering at PwC will focus on developing innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business performance. In this field, you will use your knowledge to design, code, and test cutting-edge applications that revolutionise industries and deliver exceptional user experiences.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold 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 PwC’s Scaled Engineering Services practice, you will contribute to delivering reliable, scalable, and cost-effective technology solutions that enable operational excellence and business agility. Our teams apply deep technical expertise and a strong service-oriented mindset to support the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise-grade IT systems and applications. In this capacity, you will help lead and coordinate end-to-end execution of technology initiatives-driving disciplined project planning, proactive stakeholder communication, and consistent service delivery across cross-functional engineering teams.

As aTechnicalProgram Manager, you willhelplead the charge in driving software and product innovation within our Advisory practice. Your role will involve overseeing the development and implementation of cutting-edge software engineering projects, confirming they align with engagement team needs and industry standards. As a Senior Associate, you will leverage your problem-solving skills and critical thinking to build meaningful engagement team connections and guide your team through complex challenges. You will be responsible for mentoring junior team members, maintaining professional and technical standards, and navigating ambiguity to deliver quality solutions.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work within ourAdvisory practicefocusing on managed services that enhance engagement team operations. You will utilize your skills in software development, project planning, and business requirements analysis to create impactful solutions. By fostering a collaborative environment, you will contribute to the growth of your personal brand and technical knowledge, while supporting the firm's overall business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead software engineering projects, overseeing timelines, objectives, planning, execution, and delivery.

• Analyze business requirements in collaboration with cross-functional teams to align solutions with engagement team needs.

• Apply software development methodologies to enhance project outcomes, planning discipline, and execution rigor.

• Lead application development initiatives using platforms such as Mendix and Appian.

• Apply solution architecture principles to design scalable, efficient systems and facilitate enterprise application integration.

• Implement continuous integration and delivery practices to streamline deployment and improve release quality.

• Oversee quality assurance testing toconfirmadherence to quality standards and performance expectations.

• Troubleshoot and resolve software issues to enhance system performance and address technical challenges.

• Leverage Knowledge in AI and emerging technologies

What You Must Have

- At least a Bachelor's degree or, in lieu of a degree, demonstrating in addition to the minimum years of experience required for the role, three years of specialized training and/or progressively responsible work experience in Engineering Program Management for each missing year of college is required

- At least 10 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Demonstrating proficiency in software development methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.

• Having obtainedProject Management Professional (PMP) and/orCertified ScrumMaster (CSM) certifications.

• Applying analytical thinking in software project planning, troubleshooting, and solution development.

• Leveraging experience with continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) practices.

• Utilizing API management and microservices architecture to enable scalable solutions.

• Excelling in project management tools such as Microsoft Project and JIRA.

• Managing budgets and financial resources effectively.

• Negotiating resources, timelines, and scope with stakeholders.

• Driving engagement team management and business process improvement initiatives.

• Understanding andleveraging AI technologies such as OpenAIandClaude Code

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $95,000 - $106,000. 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.