Government Technology Director

PwC; Dublin; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Ireland’s Government & Public Sector Consulting practice seeks a Government Technology Director to drive strategic technology direction and delivery for public sector clients. You will lead complex programmes, leverage AI capabilities, and shape operating models while building trusted relationships with senior government stakeholders.

You will bring deep sector knowledge, mentor multidisciplinary teams, and deliver for PwC’s Government & Public Sector clients across Ireland.

Qualifications

• 10–12+ years’ experience in technology or technology transformation in Government or Public Sector consulting.
• Deep understanding of the Irish Government/Public Sector technology landscape and current transformation programmes.
• Strong track record of leading complex technology, data and AI programmes in large-scale environments.
• Proven ability to influence senior executives on technology decisions.
• Strong commercial acumen with a record of building pipeline and winning digital and data work.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development and growth within Government & Public Sector go-to-market strategies focused on technology and AI-enabled services.
• Oversee design, build and implementation of Government technology and AI solutions with defined requirements and delivery roadmaps.
• Advise senior leaders and translate digital strategies into executable delivery plans.
• Diagnose system challenges and develop innovative technology-enabled solutions for public sector clients.
• Drive stakeholder engagement, ensure high-quality outputs and PwC standards across engagements.

Skills

Technology leadership

Public sector consulting

Stakeholder management

Strategy & transformation

Executive influencing

Education

Technology degree

Tools

PMP

PRINCE2

Scrum/Agile

Vendor certifications

Job description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Technology Strategy

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

Our collective blend of expertise and experience makes PwC a great place to work. PwC Ireland welcomes top talent from all backgrounds to join us at the start of what will be your lifelong journey of development and discovery. Let’s see where your talent could take you.

PwC Ireland – Bring Your Talent, Grow Your Skills, Unlock Your Potential

Join PwC Ireland’s Government & Public Sector Consulting practice, to help reimagine public services and deliver better outcomes for citizens. As the Government Technology Director you will play a pivotal role in driving business growth and shaping the strategic technology direction of PwC’s G&PS practice. You will lead complex technology programmes that build public trust and deliver lasting improvements across the public sector. You will bring deep knowledge of delivering technology solutions to Ireland’s public sector, meeting legislative requirements, exceptional stakeholder leadership, and a proven record of successful delivery in complex, matrixed environments.

Purpose-Led Work You’ll Be Part Of

As aGovernment TechnologyDirector, you willleverageyour influence,expertiseandrelationshipsto deliver quality results for Public Sector clients while driving business growth for PwC’s Government & Public Sector team. You will:

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Business Development & Growth

• Leadsector and account growth within G&PS go-to-market strategies specifically focussed on technologyand AIenabling services.

• Build and deepen client relationships with senior technology, data, AI and operational leaders across Government and Public Sector.

• Identify,developand convert new business opportunities in key accounts

• Lead end to end business development cycleacross technologyopportunities, including proposal development and client pitches for major government contracts

• Drive market awareness ofPwC’s technology and AI capabilitiesin Public Sector.

• Achieve annual business development and managed revenue targets

• Expand PwC’s presence across priority subsectors, including Transport,Housingand wider government sectors

2. Client Leadership & Advisory

• Oversee the development and implementation of technology and AI solutions enablingfuture-state operating models, organisational structures, and workforce strategies.

• Lead the design, build and implementation of Government technology and AI solutions, overseeing requirements definition, solution architecture, workflow redesign, configuration, testing, go-livereadinessand adoption support.

• Advise senior leaders on technology and AI and translate digital strategies into executable delivery roadmaps.

• Diagnose system challenges related to, for example, legacy technology, fragmented data, operationalbottlenecksand digital capability gaps. Develop innovative, pragmatic solutions grounded in technology and AI trends, sectorevidenceand practical delivery experience to support clients in addressing identified challenges.

• Ensure delivery of high-quality outputs aligned to client expectations, projectgoalsand PwC standards

• Apply and champion project management and change management methodologies across transformation initiatives

• Collaborate with clients to co-create solutions that address complex organisational challenges

• Drive benefits realisation and sustained value creation across engagements

3.Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Build andmaintainstrong relationships with senior government stakeholders and decision-makers

• Anticipate stakeholder needs, developing and discussing potential solutions pre-emptively

• Navigate political and operational complexities with confidence and credibility

• Facilitate stakeholder engagement at the most senior levels

4.Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop teams oftechnology and AISenior Managers and Managers

• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and feedback

• Foster an inclusive and collaborative team environment

• Recruit andretaintop talent with public sectorexpertise

• Contribute to the overall capability development of the G&PS practice

5. Technical & Sector Expertise

Technology Directors are expected to bring deepexpertisein several of the following areas:

• Governmenttechnologyroadmapping and transformation planning.

• AIapplicationsingovernment, operational or administrative contexts;

• Governmenttechnologysystems(e.g.Case Management, Customer Relationship Management, Grants Management, Citizen Services).

• Technologyenabled transformation, including cloud migration and operating model redesign.

• Performance improvement and productivity programmes enabled bydigital tools.

• Capital, technologyprocurementand vendor management across the health ecosystem.

Your Profile

• 10–12+ years’ experience intechnology ortechnology transformationin Government or Public Sectorconsulting.

• Deep understanding of theIrish Government/ Public Sector’s technologylandscape, policy context, and current transformation programmes.

• Strongtrack recordof leading complex technology,dataand AIprogrammes withinlarge‑scaleenvironments.

• Proven ability to influence senior executiveson technology decisions.

• Strong commercial acumen with a record of building pipeline, developingproposalsand winning new digital and data work.

• Ability to translate complex technology,dataand AIchallenges into clear strategic pathways and measurable outcomes.

• Experience leading multidisciplinary delivery teams andleveragingglobalexpertise.

• Commitment to innovation, digital enablement, emergingtechnologiesand continuous improvement.

• Excellent communication,facilitationand stakeholderengagement skills.

• Relevantundergraduate and / orMaster’sdegreein a technology related field.

• Relevant professional certifications such asPMP, PRINCE2, Scrum/Agile,vendor certifications.

Education

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Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

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Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Reasoning, Analytical Thinking, Application Software, Business Data Analytics, Business Management, Business Technology, Business Transformation, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Digital Tooling, Documentation Development, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Implementation Research, Implementation Support, Implementing Technology, Inclusion, Influence {+ 31 more}

Desired Languages

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

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