CTIO - AI Architect - Senior Manager

PwC South Africa; Houston (TX); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking a CTIO - AI Architect at Senior Manager level to design and deliver innovative technology solutions for Internal Firm Services. Lead large projects, coach teams, and drive operational excellence while engaging clients at a strategic level.

Focus on AI-enabled, scalable architectures and cross-cloud integrations with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. You will apply systems thinking to identify root problems, validate outcomes with clients, and promote leading practices across solution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• 6+ years of experience in technology leadership roles.
• Experience designing AI-enabled, scalable solutions.
• Background in cloud platforms and enterprise integration.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing seamless integration solutions and robust platform architectures.
• Leading strategic planning and execution of innovative technology solutions.
• Analyzing business requirements and developing technical designs.
• Leveraging cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) to optimize infrastructure.
• Facilitating teams to solve complex problems and drive innovation.
• Building relationships with stakeholders to address integration challenges.
• Validating outcomes with clients and refining solutions.
• Applying systems thinking to identify opportunities within enterprise architecture.

Skills

AI

Cloud platforms

Enterprise Architecture

Systems thinking

Leadership

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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

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 avoid escalation. 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 Range

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

PwC is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.

Sponsorship Policy

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.

Fair Chance Ordinance

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.

Other Opportunities

To view other PwC job opportunities, visit pwc.com/careers.

Additional Information

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work.

To view our benefits at a glance: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance.