Bank Platform Transformation - Core Banking Modernization - Manager

PwC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

PwC in Chicago seeks a Manager for Bank Platform Transformation - Core Banking Modernization to lead client support within Advisory. You will coach teams, oversee project workstreams, and ensure delivery aligns with evolving banking requirements.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in banking transformations. Travel up to 40% is anticipated, with opportunities to influence platform strategy and client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in banking or advisory transformations.

Responsibilities

• Lead core banking modernization workstreams and coordinate client delivery.
• Manage project planning, budgeting, execution, and completion for implementation activities.
• Mentor teams and shape staffing to match workstream needs.
• Oversee configuration, testing, and deployment readiness for banking platforms.
• Develop training materials to help client teams adopt new platforms.

Skills

Banking transformation

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Industry/Sector Banking and Capital Markets Specialism Operations Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As a Bank Platform Transformation - Core Banking Modernization - Manager you will lead client support work focused on core banking platform transformation, implementation, and configuration within our Advisory practice. As a Manager you will coach teams, manage project workstreams, and use business acumen to identify opportunities that help clients improve operational efficiency and adapt banking technology to changing needs. In this role at PwC, you will guide delivery across analysis, implementation, training, and support activities for business applications, while helping teams navigate complex system interactions, manage timelines, and deliver consistent work product across the engagement.

Responsibilities

• Leading core banking modernization workstreams and coordinating client delivery across platform transformation initiatives
• Managing project planning, budgeting, execution, and completion for implementation and integration activities
• Guiding teams through analysis of client requirements, current-state processes, and target-state operating models
• Overseeing configuration support, testing activities, and deployment readiness for business application solutions
• Developing training materials and support approaches that help client teams adopt new banking platforms
• Applying project management methods to track milestones, risks, dependencies, and delivery timelines
• Reviewing deliverables for accuracy, consistency, and alignment with technical and business requirements
• Mentoring team members, providing feedback, and shaping staffing to match workstream needs
• Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency through automation, process redesign, and technology integration
• Building client relationships across banking and capital markets environments to address issues and sustain delivery momentum

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 5 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for a Master's or Masters of Business Administration degree
• Experience leading core banking transformation workstreams
• Experience guiding project planning, budgeting, and delivery
• Experience mentoring teams through complex technology change
• Familiarity with banking operations, integration, and automation
• Ability to analyze system interactions across enterprise components

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000.

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.

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