CTIO - AI Architect - Senior Manager

PwC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 322,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Job summary

PwC is seeking an CTIO - AI Architect at Senior Manager level in Chicago to design and implement innovative technology solutions for Internal Firm Services. The role leads large projects, mentors teams, and drives strategic technology planning using AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

Expect collaboration with clients and stakeholders to deliver scalable AI-enabled platforms. The position emphasizes systems thinking, enterprise architecture, and continuous improvement, with up to travel and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 6 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Design and implement integration solutions and platform architectures
• Lead strategic planning and execution of innovative technology solutions
• Analyze business requirements and develop technical designs
• Leverage cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud to optimize technology infrastructure
• Conduct business impact analysis and feasibility studies to inform strategic planning
• Facilitate brainstorming sessions and coach teams to solve complex problems
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders to address integration challenges
• Validate outcomes with clients and incorporate feedback to refine solutions
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and opportunities within enterprise architecture
• Promote the use of innovative technologies and leading practices across solution architecture teams

Skills

AI-enabled

Generative AI

Systems thinking

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Cloud architecture

Enterprise Architecture

Strategic planning

Feasibility analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

IoT

Enterprise Architecture

Solution Architecture

Job description

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other Management Level Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As a CTIO - AI Architect - Senior Manager, you will design and implement innovative technology solutions to meet clients' business needs within our Internal Firm Services practice. You will leverage your experience in analyzing requirements and developing technical designs to enable the successful delivery of solutions. As a Senior Manager, you will lead large projects and innovate processes, focusing on achieving results and maintaining operational excellence. You will interact with clients at a strategic level, driving overall project success by applying sound judgment and recognizing when to take action or elevate issues. In this role at PwC, you will motivate and coach teams to solve complex problems, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. You will craft and convey clear, impactful messages that tell a holistic story, applying systems thinking to identify underlying problems and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing seamless integration solutions and robust platform architectures to enhance business performance
• Leading strategic planning and execution of innovative technology solutions to meet clients' business needs
• Analyzing business requirements and developing technical designs to enable successful solution delivery
• Leveraging cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, and Microsoft Azure to optimize technology infrastructure
• Conducting business impact analysis and feasibility studies to inform strategic technology planning
• Facilitating brainstorming sessions and coaching teams to solve complex problems and drive innovation
• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders to identify and address integration challenges
• Validating outcomes with clients and incorporating feedback to refine solutions
• Applying systems thinking to identify underlying problems and opportunities within enterprise architecture
• Promoting the use of innovative technologies and leading practices across solution architecture teams

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 6 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Computer and Information Science, Computer Applications, Computer Engineering, Engineering & Business, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Management of Technology
• Designing solutions that integrate IoT devices, sensor data, cloud platforms, enterprise systems, and AI-enabled capabilities
• Applying AI, including generative and agentic AI, to create scalable solutions and new technology-enabled business capabilities
• Leveraging skills in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Demonstrating proficiency in Enterprise Architecture and Solution Architecture
• Utilizing strategic technology planning and innovation processes
• Applying systems thinking to identify opportunities and solve problems
• Leading teams through complex and ambiguous situations
• Validating outcomes with clients and acting on feedback

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Salary

The salary range for this position is: $91,000 - $321,500. 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.

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

As PwC is anequal 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. Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all. To view other PwC job opportunities, visit pwc.com/careers.