S&VC - Director - Technology

PwC UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Private medical cover

24/7 access to virtual GP

Volunteering days

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Greater London is seeking a Strategy & Director – Technology to lead client engagements across various tech sectors. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in strategy from top-tier firms, familiarity with SaaS metrics, and a proven track record in managing senior stakeholders. The role offers flexible working, private medical cover, and opportunities for professional growth within a fast-growing team.

Qualifications

• Significant experience at a top‑tier strategy firm or in‑house strategy leadership within a corporate in technology.
• Deep exposure to application software/SaaS, infrastructure software, IT services, or tech‑enabled services.
• Comfort with SaaS metrics and pricing/packaging strategies.
• Track record in commercial diligence and value‑creation planning.
• Proven experience leading multi‑workstream projects and managing senior client stakeholders.
• Track record of originating revenue and managing strategy projects.
• Coach and develop a team; drive POVs and offerings to create demand.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted adviser to C‑suite and investor clients.
• Lead multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality engagements.
• Originate and develop client opportunities; create proposals.
• Lead buy‑ and sell‑side commercial diligence.
• Develop actionable points of view on sector trends.
• Coach and develop team members; foster high‑performance culture.

Skills

Structured problem‑solving

Analytical rigour

Commercial acumen

Communication

Data and AI literacy

Relationship building

Revenue origination

Practice development

Job description

Strategy & Director – Technology

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Strategy& is PwC’s global strategy consulting business. We combine board‑level strategic insight with the delivery scale of the PwC network to help clients create and realise value—from growth strategy through to M&A and transformation. Our Technology sector team advises leading corporates and technology investors on the strategic decisions that matter most.

About the Role

In our Technology team you will lead client engagements across application and infrastructure software, IT services, and tech‑enabled services. You will advise corporate and investor clients on growth, value creation, and deals. Typical work includes corporate strategy, market entry, pricing, commercial excellence, product optimisation, and buy‑ and sell‑side commercial diligence. Demand is accelerating as AI, cloud, data, and platform economics reshape business models and investment theses. We help clients navigate these shifts with practical, data‑driven strategies. You would be joining a fast growing, market leading team with high aspirations for rapid expansion.

What Your Days Will Look Like

• Client leadership: serve as a trusted adviser to C‑suite and investor clients; shape problem statements, craft clear recommendations, and drive client decision‑making.
• Project delivery: lead multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality engagements, on time and on budget, from hypothesis to execution.
• Business development: originate and develop client opportunities; create proposals and POVs; contribute to annual sales targets and account plans.
• Deals expertise: lead buy‑ and sell‑side commercial diligence; articulate market theses, customer insights, competitive dynamics, and value‑creation levers.
• Thought leadership: develop actionable points of view on sector trends (e.g., AI/ML, cybersecurity, data platforms, SaaS monetisation); contribute to external eminence.
• People and practice: coach and develop team members; foster an inclusive, high‑performance culture; contribute to recruiting and practice development.

This Role Is For You If

• Strategy experience: significant experience at a top‑tier strategy firm or in‑house strategy leadership within a corporate in the technology sector.
• Technology domain: deep exposure to at least one of: application software/SaaS, infrastructure software, IT services/managed services, or tech‑enabled services.
• SaaS fluency: comfort with SaaS metrics (ARR, NRR, CAC, LTV, expansion, cohort analysis) and pricing/packaging strategies.
• Deals exposure: track record in commercial diligence and value‑creation planning for corporates or financial sponsors.
• Team leadership: proven experience leading multi‑workstream projects and managing senior client stakeholders.
• Revenue generation / account management: track record of originating revenue and managing strategy projects.

Your Skills

• Structured problem‑solving: hypothesis‑led approach; able to scope and sequence high‑yield work efficiently.
• Analytical rigour: direct and quality‑assure quantitative and qualitative analyses (market sizing, customer insights, competitor dynamics, business model and financial analysis).
• Commercial acumen: translate insights into actionable, value‑focused recommendations with clear financial implications.
• Communication: craft compelling narratives and executive‑ready materials; present confidently to boards, investment committees, and deal teams.
• Data and AI literacy: understand how advanced analytics and AI are applied to commercial and operational value creation.
• Relationship building: own senior client relationships and collaborative internal networks across Strategy& and PwC.
• Revenue origination / relationship building: develop relationships that lead to selling projects with good commercial outcomes.
• Practice development: drive POVs and offerings that create demand; contribute to sales and account growth; develop a team around you.

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.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Accounting