Delivery Manager

PwC Acceleration Center India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India seeks an experienced Application Development and Operations Manager to lead software innovation and oversee application development processes. This pivotal role involves mentoring teams, managing client accounts, and implementing cutting-edge technologies. A minimum of 12 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree are required, with proficiency in English essential. The position promotes a collaborative work environment that embraces technology, leadership, and strategic planning for driving business transformations.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of experience required.
• Oral and written proficiency in English is mandatory.
• Consideration for specialized training in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of scalable software applications in managed services.
• Oversee application development methodologies like ATDD and CI/CD.
• Manage client relationships and expectations for exceptional support.
• Mentor teams in programming languages like Java, Python, and C# .NET.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards.

Skills

Project ownership

Mentorship

Conflict resolution

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Java

Python

C# .NET

Job description

At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting‑edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet evolving client needs. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions. Those in software engineering at PwC will focus on developing innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business performance. In this field, you will use your knowledge to design, code, and test cutting‑edge applications that revolutionise industries and deliver exceptional user experiences.

Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team members’ unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Skills

• Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
• Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
• Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
• Effectively mentor others.
• Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
• Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands‑on learning, cutting‑edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As a Scaled Engineering Services - Application Development and Operations Manager, you will lead the charge in driving innovation within our Advisory practice. You will be at the forefront of software and product innovation, overseeing the development and operations of cutting‑edge applications. As a Manager, you will guide and mentor teams, leveraging your strategic planning skills and business acumen to deliver exceptional client support. You will play a pivotal role in managing client service accounts, developing high‑quality deliverables, and fostering meaningful client relationships.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will be responsible for leading teams and managing client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff. You will take ownership of projects, confirming their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion. Your leadership will inspire others to deliver quality, while you embrace technology and innovation to enhance delivery. You will also be expected to uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. This is an opportunity to develop your leadership style and contribute to the success of our firm.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and operations of scalable software applications within a managed services environment.
• Overseeing the implementation of application development methodologies, including Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD) and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD).
• Managing client relationships and expectations to deliver exceptional service and support.
• Guiding teams in the use of programming languages such as Java, Python, and C# .NET for software engineering projects.
• Lead development and support engagements, accelerating practical AI adoption across software engineering workflows.
• Coordinating the integration of enterprise applications and microservices to enhance system functionality.
• Conducting code reviews and enforcing coding standards to maintain quality software development practices.
• Facilitating business process improvement initiatives through strategic questioning and analytical thinking.
• Promoting the adoption of innovative technologies and software development methodologies across teams.
• Confirming the integrity and security of software applications through rigorous testing and troubleshooting.

What You Must Have

• At least 12 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• In lieu of a degree, individuals may be considered if they have demonstrated three years of specialized training and/or progressively responsible work experience for each missing year of college in addition to the 12 years of experience required.
• Oral and written proficiency in English required.

What Sets You Apart

• Demonstrating proficiency in Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD).
• Utilizing advanced skills in API Management and Application Development.
• Excelling in Business Process Management and Improvement.
• Leading teams in Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices.
• Managing complex Software Engineering projects with strategic planning.
• Hands‑on experience developing AI agents and institutionalizing AI adoption in day‑to‑day tasks.
• Mentoring junior staff in Software Development Methodologies and Practices.