Engineering Manager-Technical Product Owner

About the role

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 this role within PwC’s Scaled Engineering Services practice, you will contribute to delivering reliable, scalable, and cost-effective technology solutions that enable operational excellence and business agility.

As a Technical Product Owner, you will lead the charge in driving innovation and excellence within our Advisory practice. You will work closely with engagement teams to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions that enhance business operations, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to design, develop, and implement cutting-edge software solutions aligned with engagement objectives.

You will leverage your leadership skills to mentor and develop junior staff, ensuring project goals are met with precision and professionalism. Your role includes managing engagement team accounts, overseeing project execution, and maintaining the quality of deliverables. Strategic planning and a commitment to integrity will help foster strong client relationships while embracing technology and innovation to deliver exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of software and product innovation initiatives, aligning engineering execution with client and firm strategy.
• Own engagement relationships, managing expectations and translating business objectives into product roadmaps and delivery plans.
• Direct cross-functional teams in designing and building scalable solutions using modern languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#.NET) and application frameworks.
• Oversee enterprise application integration, APIs, and microservices architecture to enable interoperability and business agility.
• Institutionalize quality practices, including ATDD, code reviews, and adherence to coding standards.
• Drive CI/CD adoption to improve release velocity, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Lead rigorous business requirements analysis to confirm alignment with industry standards and engagement goals.
• Establish and manage comprehensive project plans, including scope, estimates, commitments, and risk mitigation.
• Mentor and develop junior talent, elevating team capability in product strategy, engineering discipline, and project management.
• Champion innovative technologies and continuous improvement to enhance product performance, user experience, and business impact.

Requirements

• At least a Bachelor's degree or, in lieu of a degree, demonstrating three years of specialized training and/or progressively responsible work experience in Engineering Product Management for each missing year of college.
• At least 12 years of experience in software engineering, product management, or a related field.

Skills

• Analyze and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
• Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
• Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop skills outside your comfort zone and encourage others to do the same.
• Effectively mentor others and use work reviews as opportunities to deepen team expertise.
• Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members, and stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards, the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies, along with PMP, CSM, and/or PRINCE2 certifications.
• Experience applying ATDD and CI/CD practices to improve software quality, release speed, and delivery predictability.
• Experience enabling seamless integration and scalable solutions with API management and microservices architecture.
• Demonstrated capability in business process improvement and management, aligning product execution to organizational goals.
• Financial acumen, including effective budget oversight and resource management across multiple initiatives.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze metrics and translate insights into informed product and program decisions.
• Proven ability to manage engagement relationships with a focus on service excellence and stakeholder alignment.
• Leadership capability to inspire and guide teams toward program objectives, resolve conflicts, and sustain performance in dynamic environments.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $114,000 - $132,000. 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Holiday pay.
• Vacation time.
• Personal and family sick leave.

To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: PwC Benefits Overview.