Tax Innovation - Product Management - Director

PwC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 438,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Director in Product Management within the Tax Innovation team in Chicago. You will lead development and management of innovative tax products, align initiatives with business goals, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to enhance client outcomes.

The role emphasizes governance, mentoring, and driving customer and business value through data-driven product strategy, including responsible AI adoption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• 8+ years of experience in product management or a related role.

Responsibilities

• Drive measurable success through impactful product management.
• Foster a culture of innovation and teamwork within the organization.
• Monitor market trends to identify opportunities for product enhancement.
• Establish metrics to evaluate product performance and client satisfaction.
• Mentor team members to cultivate their professional growth.

Skills

Product management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

AI data-driven

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions.

In product management, you will be the general manager of commercial and internal products. You will sit at the intersection of the business, user experience, and the technologies that solve our customer and end-user problems; confirming they meet market demands and drive business growth. You will design, develop and manage activities for a specific product or group of products from product definition and planning through production, release, and end of life. Your involvement will last throughout all stages of a product’s lifecycle including modifications, upgrades, maintenance of the product or product line. For commercial products, it also includes commercialization, go-to-market planning, sales, and other key business support activities.

Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.

Skills

• Lead in line with our values and brand.
• Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership.
• Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same.
• Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking.
• Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers.
• Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.
• Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.
• Adhere to and enforce 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

As part of the Tax Innovation team you will lead the development and management of innovative tax products that drive measurable success for our clients. As a Director, you will set the strategic direction for product initiatives, maintaining alignment with business goals while fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to enhance client outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Drive measurable success through impactful product management
• Foster a culture of innovation and teamwork within the organization
• Monitor market trends to identify opportunities for product enhancement
• Establish metrics to evaluate product performance and client satisfaction
• Mentor team members to cultivate their professional growth

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 8 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Demonstrating thought leadership in product management
• Leading product teams to define business and customer outcomes
• Working in multidisciplinary teams for improved outcomes
• Establishing successful collaboration models with leadership teams
• Prioritizing initiatives based on customer impact and business priorities
• Empowering teams to solve complex problems and improve delivery
• Advocating for customer needs and reflecting insights in solutions
• Leveraging data and AI to inform product strategy
• Driving responsible adoption of AI in product development

The salary range for this position is: $150,000 - $438,000. 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 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

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