Associate Product Manager (APM)- Senior Associate- Commercial Technology & Innovation

PwC South Africa; New York (NY); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

PwC’s Advisory practice is seeking an Associate Product Manager (Senior Associate) to lead software and product innovation across client and internal products. You will manage the full lifecycle from definition to go‑to‑market strategies, balancing business goals, user experience, and technology.

You will build client relationships, guide teams, and craft product vision and roadmaps while navigating ambiguity to drive growth and learning for yourself and the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience required.
• Strong analytical thinking to inform product strategy.
• Experience in customer relationship management is desirable.
• Ability to develop product vision and roadmap for software innovation.
• Strategic planning to navigate complex scenarios.
• Excellent communication with clients.

Responsibilities

• Managing the product lifecycle from definition through production, release, and end of life.
• Developing and executing product strategies aligned with market demands.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and develop software solutions.
• Interpreting data to inform product insights and recommendations.
• Building and maintaining client connections to understand needs.
• Leading ideation and specification to enhance user experience.
• Overseeing product roadmap development and strategic planning.
• Engaging in customer relationship management to support commercialization and go-to-market planning.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Customer relationship management

Product lifecycle management

Roadmap planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Core Product Management Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity As an Associate Product Manager (APM) within our Advisory practice, you will be at the forefront of software and product innovation, driving the development of cutting‑edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of clients. You will act as the general manager for commercial and internal products, balancing business objectives, user experience, and technological solutions to address customer and end‑user challenges. Your role will encompass the entire product lifecycle, from definition and planning through production, release, and end‑of‑life, including commercialization and go‑to‑market strategies. As a Senior Associate, you will focus on building meaningful client relationships and learning how to manage and inspire others. You will navigate complex situations, enhancing your personal brand and technical skills while anticipating the needs of your teams and clients. Embracing ambiguity, you will use these moments as opportunities for growth, leveraging a broad range of tools and methodologies to generate new ideas and solve problems. In this role, you will design, develop, and manage activities for specific products, confirming they meet market demands and drive business growth. Your involvement will be crucial in modifications, upgrades, and maintenance, supporting key business activities and contributing to the firm’s overall strategies.

Responsibilities

• Managing the product lifecycle from definition and planning through production, release, and end of life
• Developing and executing product strategies that align with market demands and drive business growth
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to design and develop innovative software solutions
• Utilizing analytical thinking to interpret data and inform product insights and recommendations
• Building and maintaining meaningful client connections to understand and anticipate their needs
• Leading product ideation and specification to enhance user experience and solve customer problems
• Overseeing product roadmap development and strategic planning to meet business objectives
• Navigating complex situations to deliver quality solutions and grow personal skills
• Upholding professional and technical standards in all product management activities
• Engaging in customer relationship management to support commercialization and go-to-market planning

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor’s degree
• At least 3 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Utilizing analytical thinking to inform product strategy
• Excelling in customer relationship management within product lifecycle
• Developing product vision and roadmap for software innovation
• Navigating complex situations with strategic planning skills
• Interpreting data to generate actionable insights and recommendations
• Building meaningful client connections through effective communication
• Upholding professional and technical standards in product management

Travel Requirements Up to 40%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

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