Manager, Software Engineering

At PwC, our teams in Scaled Engineering Services are dedicated to delivering reliable, scalable, and cost-effective technology solutions that enable clients to achieve operational excellence and business agility. These teams apply technical expertise and a strong service-oriented mindset to support the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise-grade IT systems and applications. Professionals in engineering management roles will design and implement technology solutions to meet clients' business needs. You will leverage your experience in analysing requirements, developing technical designs to enable the successful delivery of solutions.Driven by a passion for engineering excellence and scalable design, you lead with purpose, guiding teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet complex client needs. You take ownership of defining reliable solutions ensuring technical integrity and enabling successful delivery through hands-on leadership and mentorship. By leveraging your expertise in backend systems, cloud-native technologies, and infrastructure best practices, you coach team members, maximize their strengths, and foster a culture of continuous improvement—all while aligning solutions with business goals and delivery commitments.

Skills

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

• Take ownership of technical solutions and technical delivery, ensuring successful planning, estimation, execution, and deployment of complex IT initiatives.
• Collaborate with project and engineering leads to drive shared accountability for technical quality, delivery timelines, and overall solution outcomes.
• Mentor and guide developers and engineers, sharing solution insights and promoting best practices across the team.
• Use code and design reviews as a platform to elevate team capabilities and encourage continuous technical growth.
• Proactively address technical challenges, leading difficult conversations with clarity and professionalism, and escalating issues when necessary.
  

The OpportunityWhen 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 Software and Product Innovation team you will lead the development of modern applications and drive innovative engineering solutions. As a Manager you will oversee engineering teams, fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement while delivering reliable and scalable solutions. This role offers the chance to work with advanced technologies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful projects that align with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of modern applications
• Supervise engineering teams to promote successful project execution
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous enhancement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align projects with business objectives
• Utilize advanced technologies to drive innovative engineering solutions
• Assure the delivery of scalable and dependable solutions
• Mentor team members to encourage professional growth and development
• Analyze project outcomes to identify areas for improvement
  

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering
• 12 years of experience
• Strong hands-on experience in building modern applications using Java, .NET, Node.js, Python, or similar technologies
• Solid understanding of data engineering concepts such as data pipelines, ETL workflows, and working with large datasets
• Good grasp of cloud-native solutions and experience with platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles including CI/CD, infrastructure as code, containerization, and monitoring
• Proven leadership in managing engineering teams and delivering reliable, scalable solutions
• Ability to work in agile environments and manage delivery across sprints and releases
• Familiarity with solution design, API integration, and secure development practices
• Ability to engage with technical and solution architects to understand design goals and contribute practical implementation insights
• Excellent communication, team mentoring, and problem-solving skills
• Oral and written proficiency in English required
  

What Sets You Apart

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology with relevant specialization
• Proven experience in software delivery ownership
• Overseeing data engineering project implementations
• Guiding DevOps practices for system reliability
• Collaborating with architects on design validation
• Leading engineering teams with technical guidance
• Managing cross-functional coordination for project delivery
• Monitoring project health and delivery metrics
• Driving a culture of accountability and improvement