Senior 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 software and product development initiatives, translating engagement team needs into actionable product strategies and managing the product lifecycle from conception to launch. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers and designers, to deliver high-quality solutions that drive business success.
Responsibilities
- Lead software engineering initiatives within the product portfolio, aligning delivery to product strategy.
- Negotiate scope, timelines, and resources while proactively identifying and mitigating risk.
- Analyze business requirements and improve business process experience, aligning solutions to strategic objectives.
- Drive cross-functional definition and prioritization of product features and requirements.
- Guide the product lifecycle end-to-end using established development methodologies.
- Translate engagement team needs into actionable roadmaps and technical plans.
- Conduct business requirements analysis to inform solution design and process improvements.
- Contribute to scalable software solutions using languages such as Java, Python, and C++.
- Own project planning, including estimation, commitments, and timeline management.
- Uphold engineering quality through code reviews, coding standards, and application frameworks.
- Embed CI/CD practices to streamline development and deployment.
- Support enterprise architecture, microservices integration, and issue resolution to maintain performance and scalability.
- Guide and mentor junior team members, fostering a collaborative environment.
Requirements
- At least a Bachelor's degree or, in lieu of a degree, three years of specialized training and/or progressively responsible work experience in Engineering Product Management for each missing year of college.
- At least 10 years of experience in a relevant field.
Skills
- Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
- Use a broad range of tools, methodologies, and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
- Apply critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
- Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
- Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
- Use reflection to develop self-awareness, enhance strengths, and address development areas.
- Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
- Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards, including PwC’s code of conduct and independence requirements.
- Proficiency with project management tools such as JIRA and Microsoft Project.
- Financial and operational acumen, including budget management and resource planning.
- Advanced proficiency in Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies; PMP and/or CSM certifications.
- Experience applying Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD) and CI/CD practices.
- Working knowledge of Java, Python, and C++ to guide engineering discussions and solution design.
- Understanding of API management and microservices architecture.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $106,000. 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
PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401k retirement plan
- Holiday pay
- Vacation time
- Personal and family sick leave
To view our benefits at a glance, visit PwC Benefits Overview.