Technology Manager

Department:

East Market Area

Job type:

Experienced Hire

Closing date:

22-Nov-13

Reference Number:

ADSP00034

The Company

PwC firms help organizations and individuals create the value they are looking for. We are a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 180,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services

We are looking for a Manager to manage consulting assignments for our clients in Technology , focused on driving value from technologies, helping our clients to position, change, manage and source their technology services through IT Strategy, Enterprise Architecture & Design, IT Applications and Business Transformation

Roles & Responsibilities

Perform business development through active identification of leads, conversions of leads to expressions of interest, proposals and engagements
Manage technology projects of high complexity through projects plans, economics, monitoring and evaluating risks, budgets and delivery of projects per required standards
Identify and address client business needs through building, maintain and utilizing networks
Manage risks within the standard PwC’s global policies and procedures
Ensure engagement economics through efficient project management, billing, collection and Work in Progress (WIP) management
Develop of new methodologies or innovative approaches to address client or PwC needs
Act as trusted business advisor with clients through sharing knowledge technical expertise and business strategy skills
Manage, coach, develop and mentor staff and project teams
Participate in the firm's activities 

Requirements

Education:
•A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems / Computer Science or Engineering
•Master’s degree in business management or other related studies will be an added advantage
•Project Management certification will be an added advantage



Job Experience:
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Technology Consulting in a professional services environment or relevant experience in a large/global organization
Experience in building and maintaining strong relationships with senior level clients and key industry contacts
Demonstrated expertise and a proven record of consistent success selling, structuring and leading complex Technology programs, including an extensive knowledge of people-related competencies
Demonstrated application of market and industry trends in order to develop business initiatives and relationships that help achieve competitive advantage
Demonstrated working knowledge of information technology, particularly how systems and applications integrate with business processes and operations
Demonstrated expertise working with the clients business units in developing their technology business processes and procedures IT applications, IT strategies, IT Architecture
Demonstrated experience in Project Management methodologies (e.g PRINCE2, PMBOK), IT Service Management (ITIL) and architecture frameworks
Demonstrated leadership skills and experience leading projects and diverse teams
Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities
Ability to develop others through mentoring coaching



Job Knowledge Requirements:
Specialist in IT Transformation, Enterprise Architecture, IT project management
IT Architecture technical skills (e.g Cloud computing, Data Centres, Server, Storage, Networking, Security)
Demonstrable industry knowledge and expertise in at least one the following industries :- Financial Services, Government Agencies, Consumer products , Telecommunication, Energy and Mining
Working knowledge and understanding of compliance and risk review procedures, business processes and internal controls are desirable



Job Related Skills and Competencies:
Flexible approaches to meeting goals as team manager
Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and senior clients
A proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong relationships
A proactive approach to problem solving, delivering results and meet client expectations
Strong IT Skills
Excellent report writing skills
Project management skills – ability to manage across multiple and complex projects
Understand and live the PwC values
Demonstrable creativity and innovation abilities
Excellent presentation, communication and facilitation skills
Ability to adapt and respond to change
Adaptable to working and engaging with multiple cultures across the PwC network and across client environment 

Additional Information

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