AI and Agentic Solutions Architect (Alliances)

PwC UK; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Flexible working

Volunteer days

Job summary

PwC UK is seeking a Senior Manager – AI and Agentic Solutions Architect (Alliances) to lead design, implementation and adoption of enterprise‑grade AI solutions across its client portfolio. You will ensure scalable, robust architectures and collaborate across Lines of Service, alliance partners and client stakeholders.

You will drive pre‑sales transformation, architect for multi‑region engagements and shape go‑to‑market initiatives with a strong emphasis on AI governance, orchestration and

Qualifications

• Hold relevant Cloud, Data and AI certifications from leading providers (AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, Palantir, OpenAI or Anthropic).
• Extensive experience in enterprise architecture, technical pre-sales or technology consulting for large AI and cloud implementations.
• Deep expertise across AI ecosystem including LLMs, agentic frameworks, orchestration platforms, RAG and AI governance.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and shape AI and Agentic solutions with scalable architectures aligned to client needs and PwC standards.
• Act as a technical advisor on complex, multi-region engagements, supporting pre-sales and large-scale transformation programmes.
• Collaborate with alliance partners, product and engineering teams to co-create and position solutions.
• Build and maintain technical relationships across clients and PwC teams to support joint go-to-market initiatives.
• Drive delivery assurance, governance and knowledge sharing to promote innovation and best practice.

Skills

Cloud certifications

Enterprise architecture

AI ecosystem expertise

LLMs and agentic AI

Stakeholder engagement

Business development

Job description

About The Role

PwC’s Strategic AI Alliances are central to growth, enabling differentiated solutions through partnerships with organisations such as Palantir, OpenAI and Anthropic. Focused on areas including Generative AI, Agentic AI and next‑generation platforms, these alliances drive innovation, address evolving client needs and support growth across sectors and territories. As a Senior Manager – AI and Agentic Solutions Architect (Alliances), the role focuses on leading the design, implementation and adoption of enterprise‑grade AI and agentic solutions across PwC’s client portfolio. The role ensures solutions are scalable, technically robust and aligned with current and future client requirements. This position requires strong technical expertise in AI technologies and close collaboration across Lines of Service, industry teams, alliance partners and client stakeholders. The role plays a key part in pre‑sales transformation programmes, driving architectural excellence and positioning PwC as a trusted advisor in AI‑led engagements across EMEA.

What Your Days Will Look Like

• Recommend and shape AI and Agentic solutions, defining scalable architectures aligned to client needs and PwC standards.
• Act as a technical advisor on complex, multi‑region engagements, supporting pre‑sales activity and large‑scale transformation programmes.
• Collaborate with alliance partners, product and engineering teams, and internal stakeholders to co‑create and position solutions.
• Build and maintain strong technical relationships across clients, alliances and PwC teams, supporting joint go‑to‑market initiatives.
• Drive delivery assurance, technical governance and knowledge sharing, contributing to innovation, best practice and team objectives.

This Role Is For You If

• You hold relevant certifications in Cloud, Data and AI (e.g. Solutions Architect, Machine Learning, Generative or Agentic AI) from leading providers such as AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, Palantir, OpenAI or Anthropic.
• You bring strong experience in enterprise architecture, technical pre‑sales or technology consulting, with a proven track record of delivering large‑scale AI and cloud solutions.
• You demonstrate deep expertise across the AI ecosystem, including LLMs, agentic frameworks, orchestration platforms, RAG and AI governance.
• You have a solid understanding of modern architectures, including cloud‑native platforms, data ecosystems and enterprise integration patterns.
• You can translate complex business challenges into scalable technical solutions and clearly articulate value to both technical and executive stakeholders.
• You build trusted relationships and influence senior stakeholders while supporting business development, solution shaping and technical sales cycles.
• You are adaptable across industries and regions, contributing to technical strategy, innovation and thought leadership in a rapidly evolving AI landscape.

What You’ll Receive From Us

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.