Banking Technology - Senior Manager - Technology Consulting - Advisory

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Job Description & Summary

This is a senior client-facing role combining business development, account growth and market development with the leadership of complex technology implementation programmes for banking clients. The successful candidate will work with senior banking executives to shape technology-enabled transformation initiatives and will lead multidisciplinary teams through mobilisation, design, implementation and transition into operation.

You will be responsible for:

• Developing trusted relationships with senior banking and technology stakeholders

• Identifying client needs and converting them into propositions and opportunities

• Mobilising and directing major technology programmes

• Taking accountability for delivery quality, commercial performance and client outcomes

The ideal candidate will have substantial consulting and/or banking-industry experience and a demonstrable record of delivering technology change within retail, commercial or business banking.

Key responsibilities

Business development and market growth

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across banking, including business, operations, technology, transformation, risk and procurement leaders.

• Develop a strong understanding of clients’ strategic priorities, technology estates, investment agendas and delivery challenges.

• Originate and shape new consulting and implementation opportunities within existing and prospective banking accounts.

• Lead and contribute to the development of client propositions, proposals, presentations, statements of work and commercial submissions.

• Develop market-facing perspectives on banking technology trends and use these insights to initiate relevant client conversations.

• Support the continued development of PwC’s Banking Technology propositions, credentials, delivery assets and go-to-market approach.

Technology programme delivery and solution leadership

• Advise banking clients on the practical implications of technology strategy and transformation choices

• Lead the mobilisation, planning and execution of complex banking technology implementation programmes.

• Take accountability for engagement scope, delivery quality, financial performance, resourcing, risk and client satisfaction.

• Establish effective delivery governance, integrated plans, reporting, controls and decision-making structures.

• Lead multidisciplinary teams spanning programme management, business analysis, architecture, engineering, testing, data, operations, change and third-party delivery.

• Oversee solution design and ensure alignment between business outcomes, functional requirements, architecture and implementation decisions.

• Manage dependencies across banking products, channels, customer journeys, data, integration, security, operations and external suppliers.

People and practice leadership

• Lead, coach and develop managers, consultants and specialists working across banking technology engagements.

• Create inclusive, high-performing teams with clear objectives, responsibilities and decision rights.

• Provide regular feedback, support career development and contribute to performance and promotion processes.

Banking Technology experience
Candidates should demonstrate strong experience in technology proposition development and/or implementation in a number of the following areas:

• Retail banking/ customer banking propositions

• Commercial, SME or corporate banking

• Digital and mobile banking

• Core banking transformation or modernisation

• Payments and transaction banking

• Cards and payment controls

• Data, integration and API-enabled architectures

• Finance and Regulatory reporting

Your Profile

• 8 years + in technology consulting, systems integration or technology-enabled transformation working with banks.

• Experience leading complex banking technology implementation engagements or major programme workstreams. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating delivery across business, technology and third-party organisations

• Demonstrable business development experience, including opportunity identification, proposition development, proposal leadership and client presentations.

• Experience managing senior client relationships and engaging confidently with executive stakeholders.

• A record of resolving complex delivery issues and operating effectively in high-pressure programme environments.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce and present executive-level materials.

• Experience coaching and developing consulting or delivery professionals.

• Knowledge of Irish, UK or European banking environments.

• Experience of banking and payments platforms, fintech solutions or major technology vendors.
• ​Relevant programme, project, architecture, agile, cloud or service-management certifications.

Our Commitment To You
We’re committed to building an inclusive culture that empowers our people to thrive and feel a sense of belonging at PwC. We seek to attract talented people from different backgrounds with diverse perspectives who can bring innovation and creativity. At PwC, your hard work doesn't go unnoticed. We celebrate your achievements not just within the firm, but among your peers as well. Our rewards are designed to fit your unique lifestyle and needs.  And because being part of PwC should be rewarding every day, you'll have access to PwC perks a handpicked selection of exclusive discounts, experiences, and extras just for being part of our team. 

Application Support
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know (ie_experiencedhireteam@pwc.com). All requests will be treated confidentially and supported wherever possible to help you showcase your strengths. 

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