Product Manager - Connected Solutions Platform (Senior Manager)

Senior Manager Product Management

Specialty / Competency : IFS - Information Technology (IT)

Industry / Sector : Not Applicable

Time Type : Full time

Travel Requirements : Up to 40%

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 products 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 Firms 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

Bachelors 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

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy.

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines.

The salary range for this position is : $91,000 - $321,500, 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 individuals 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.