Sustainability - Technology And Innovation - Senior Manager - Generative AI And Agentic AI - Solution Architect

At PwC, our people in integration and platform architecture focus on designing and implementing seamless integration solutions and robust platform architectures for clients. They enable efficient data flow and optimise technology infrastructure for enhanced business performance. In enterprise architecture at PwC, you will focus on designing and implementing architectural solutions that align with the organisations overall strategy and goals. Your work will involve understanding business products, business strategies and customer usage of products. You will be responsible for defining architectural principles, analysing business and technology landscapes and translating content / develop frameworks to guide technology decisions and investments. Working in this area, you will have a familiarity with business strategy, processes and experience in business solutions which enable an organisations technology infrastructure. You will help to confirm that technology infrastructure is optimised, scalable, and aligned with business needs, enabling efficient data flow, interoperability, and agility. Through your work, you will communicate a deep understanding of the business and a broad knowledge of architecture and applications.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Skills

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firms code of conduct, and independence requirements.
  
  

The Opportunity

When you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services, from Advisory to Assurance, Tax and Business Services. In our innovative hubs, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.

As part of the Integration and Platform Architecture team you will serve as the Chief AI Architect for our Sustainability Practice, bridging strategy and execution through technical depth and collaboration. As a Senior Manager, you will lead large projects, innovate processes, and maintain operational excellence while driving project success through significant client interactions. This role offers the chance to shape AI architecture, mentor teams, and align with sustainability goals, making a substantial impact in the field of AI.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of AI architecture for sustainability initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical strategies with business objectives
• Mentor and develop team members to enhance their technical skills and capabilities
• Drive innovation in processes to secure operational excellence
• Engage with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions
• Analyze complex technical challenges and propose practical resolutions
• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the team
• Maintain compliance with industry standards and practices in AI development
  
  

What You Must Have

• Bachelors Degree
• 12+ years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required
  
  

What Sets You Apart

• Masters/PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or related field
• Certifications: Azure AI Architect / Solution Architect
• Excelling in AI architecture and enterprise-scale delivery
• Leading cross-team delivery quality and alignment
• Shaping and executing AI roadmaps for sustainability
• Mentoring architects, managers, and engineers
• Engaging clients as a trusted technical advisor
• Governing non-functional requirements and compliance
• Experience with sustainability data and ESG analytics

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