CTIO - Product Manager

PwC is a professional services firm focused here on software and product innovation. The CTIO - Product Manager will oversee transformative technology initiatives, guide multidisciplinary teams, align business needs with technology strategies, mentor junior staff, and drive innovation that improves client experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the execution of transformative technology projects
• Guide multidisciplinary teams in aligning business needs with strategies
• Mentor junior staff to enhance their professional capabilities
• Drive innovation to improve client experiences
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives
• Establish clear communication channels within the team
• Monitor project progress and adjust plans as necessary
• Contribute to the strategic vision of the organization

Requirements:

• Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system
• Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion
• Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables
• Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same
• Effectively mentor others
• Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members
• Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate
• 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
• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 5 years of experience leading transformation programs
• Demonstrating leadership in AI-enabled transformation initiatives
• Managing execution of delivery teams for quality outcomes
• Translating business needs into priorities and success metrics
• Driving alignment across stakeholders with transparent communication
• Mentoring junior team members and fostering accountability
• Supporting responsible use of AI and emerging technologies
• Contributing to portfolio planning and continuous improvement
• Connecting business strategy to technology execution
• Excelling in communication, facilitation, and problem-solving