PWC

Technology Strategy & Transformation Technical Architect, Manager

PWC$112K — $162K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture and technology transformation.
  • TOGAF 9/10 or equivalent certification is required; agile certifications valued.
  • Expertise in modern architecture frameworks and methodologies, including cloud and API integration.
  • Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences, with leadership experience.
  • Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing business transformation projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technology-enabled transformation programs with a business-focused approach.
  • Act as a subject matter expert in Enterprise Architecture and related frameworks.
  • Manage and develop teams, driving their growth and performance.
  • Identify client needs using analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Guide project direction including resource allocation and scheduling.
  • Balance multiple projects while contributing to practice and business development.
  • Communicate complex technical solutions effectively to senior stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Access to a network of industry professionals and resources.
  • Involvement in innovative projects and technology transformation.
  • Work in a diverse, collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement.
  • Participation in business development and client engagement activities.
Full Job Description
Line of Service
Advisory

Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
Technology Strategy

Management Level
Manager

Job Description & Summary
As a Technology Strategy & Transformation Technical Architect, Manager unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomes that'll elevate your career. We are seeking candidates with cross-industry experience, and particular strengths in Government and Public Sector. Your role will include, but isn't limited to:

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

  • Lead key parts of, and contribute to the delivery of, business-led technology-enabled transformation programs that put users and business outcomes at the centre - leveraging Enterprise Architecture methods (e.g. TOGAF ADM) to define current-state, target-state and transition architectures, and applying agile design, development and implementation methodologies where appropriate


  • Act as a subject matter expert in your areas of focus - primarily Enterprise Architecture (business, data, application and technology architecture, and architecture governance) - with strong secondary expertise in target operating model design, concept of operations, technology strategy, and agile delivery and coaching


  • Contribute as a team and workstream leader by managing diverse teams of motivated and talented individuals, contributing to their development and helping them reach their potential


  • Identify and address client needs through critical thinking and problem solving skills


  • Provide guidance and recommendations on project direction such as setting priority of work packages, resource allocation, and work package scheduling


  • Prioritize and handle multiple priorities and tasks; including leading and participating in multiple concurrent projects, while also contributing to practice development and business development activities


  • Help others think critically and share complex technical solutions to non-technical audiences, including to senior executives.


  • Coach and collaborate with peers, including providing coaching, feedback and guidance on work performance


  • Contribute to practice development activities (e.g. new service offerings, training packages, recruiting initiatives, marketing)


  • Contribute to business development activities, including writing proposals and presenting them to clients, and responding to RFPs


Experiences and skills you'll use to solve

  • Deep consulting or industry experience with a primary focus on Enterprise Architecture, including hands-on delivery across business, data, application, integration, security and technology architecture, complemented by experience in target operating model design, concept of operations, technology strategy, transformation delivery and agile implementation.


  • Ability to act as an Enterprise Architecture subject matter expert by defining architecture principles, standards, reference architectures, target-state blueprints, roadmaps and governance, while flexing into adjacent roles such as operating model architect, transformation lead or agile implementation lead as needed.


  • TOGAF 9/10 certification, or an equivalent recognized Enterprise Architecture certification, is required; complementary agile certifications and experience as a Scrum Master, Product Owner and/or Agile Coach are strongly valued.


  • Demonstrated experience applying Enterprise Architecture frameworks and modelling standards such as TOGAF ADM, Zachman, ArchiMate, UML and BPMN to client engagements, including producing business capability models, value streams, data models, application portfolios, integration patterns and technology reference architectures.


  • Experience establishing and running Architecture Review Boards, defining architecture governance, principles, standards and patterns, and managing architecture repositories.


  • Experience designing and assessing target operating models across people, process, technology, data and governance, developing concepts of operations, and translating operating model changes into architecture and transformation roadmaps.


  • Strong understanding of modern architecture domains, including cloud and hybrid cloud, API and event-driven integration, microservices, data and analytics platforms, cybersecurity-by-design, AI/ML enablement, automation, BI, blockchain, IoT and other emerging technologies.


  • Experience developing digital strategies, technology and IT operating models, product roadmaps, blueprints and implementation roadmaps that align technology investments with business priorities and transformation objectives.


  • Experience leading teams to deliver experience-focused, technology-enabled business solutions, including cross-functional teams and large transformation programs; relevant experience in consulting, professional services or industry, with Public Sector, Telco and Retail experience preferred.


  • Bachelor's degree in STEM, business or another technical area, with an MBA considered an asset; strong communication, presentation and writing skills for technical audiences and senior executives; business development experience, including proposal development and pursuit participation; additional certifications such as ArchiMate, SAFe, Scrum Master, Product Owner, PMP, ITIL or cloud architect certifications are assets.


This position ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member.

The salary range for this position is $112,400 - $162,400. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Analytics Strategy, Architecture Development, Business Architecture, Business Model Innovation, Business Transformation, Cloud Computing, Coaching and Feedback, Commercial Strategies, Communication, Creativity, Digital Customer Experience, Digital Strategies, E-Commerce, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Implementing Technology, Inclusion, Information Technology Applications, Intellectual Curiosity, IT Governance {+ 16 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements
Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No

Government Clearance Required?
No

Job Posting End Date

About PWC

PwC is a multinational professional services network of firms headquartered in London, United Kingdom, operating as partnerships under the PwC brand. PwC ranks as the second-largest professional services network in the world and is considered one of the Big Four accounting firms, along with Deloitte, EY and KPMG. PwC firms operate in 157 countries, 742 locations, with 276,000 people. As of 2020, 26% of the workforce worked in the Americas, 26% in Asia, 32% in Western Europe, 5% in Middle East and Africa and 11% in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
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1998

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