Engineering Manager-Technical Product Owner

Specialty/Competency: Software Engineering Industry/Sector: Not Applicable Time Type: Full time Travel Requirements: Up to 40% 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. Those in software engineering at PwC will focus on developing innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business performance. In this field, you will use your knowledge to design, code, and test cutting‑edge applications that revolutionise industries and deliver exceptional user experiences. Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same. Skills Analyse 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. Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members. Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate. Uphold and reinforce 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 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. Our teams apply deep technical expertise and a strong service‑oriented mindset to support the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise‑grade IT systems and applications. In this capacity, you will help lead and coordinate end‑to‑end execution of technology initiatives—driving disciplined project planning, proactive stakeholder communication, and consistent service delivery across cross‑functional engineering teams. As a Technical Product Owner, you will lead the charge in driving innovation and excellence within our Advisory practice. You will be at the forefront of software and product innovation, working closely with engagement teams to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions that enhance their business operations. Your role will involve collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to design, develop, and implement cutting‑edge software solutions that align with engagement team objectives. As a Manager, you will leverage your leadership skills to mentor and develop junior staff, confirming that project goals are met with precision and professionalism. You will be responsible for managing engagement team accounts, overseeing project execution, and maintaining the quality of deliverables. Your strategic planning abilities will be important with identifying opportunities for growth and improvement, while your commitment to integrity and authenticity will help foster strong engagement team relationships. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work within our Advisory practice, where you will utilize your skills in software development, project planning, and engagement team management to drive impactful results. Your ability to embrace technology and innovation will be key in delivering exceptional service and achieving engagement team satisfaction. 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. What You Must Have At least a Bachelor's degree or, in lieu of a degree, demonstrating in addition to the minimum years of experience required for the role, three years of specialized training and/or progressively responsible work experience in Engineering Product Management for each missing year of college is required. At least 12 years of experience. What Sets You Apart Advanced proficiency in Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies, along with completing 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. 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. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave. 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