As a CTIO - AI Architect - Senior Manager, you will design and implement innovative technology solutions to meet clients' business needs within our Internal Firm Services practice. You will leverage your experience in analyzing requirements and developing technical designs to enable the successful delivery of solutions. As a Senior Manager, you will lead large projects and innovate processes, focusing on achieving results and maintaining operational excellence. You will interact with clients at a strategic level, driving overall project success by applying sound judgment and recognizing when to take action or escalate issues.
In this role at PwC, you will motivate and coach teams to solve complex problems, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. You will craft and convey clear, impactful messages that tell a holistic story, applying systems thinking to identify underlying problems and opportunities. Your ability to develop and sustain high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, along with your commitment to excellence, will contribute to the success of our firm.
Responsibilities
- Designing and implementing seamless integration solutions and robust platform architectures to enhance business performance
- Leading strategic planning and execution of innovative technology solutions to meet clients' business needs
- Analyzing business requirements and developing technical designs to enable successful solution delivery
- Leveraging cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, and Microsoft Azure to optimize technology infrastructure
- Conducting business impact analysis and feasibility studies to inform strategic technology planning
- Facilitating brainstorming sessions and coaching teams to solve complex problems and drive innovation
- Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders to identify and address integration challenges
- Validating outcomes with clients and incorporating feedback to refine solutions
- Applying systems thinking to identify underlying problems and opportunities within enterprise architecture
- Promoting the use of innovative technologies and leading practices across solution architecture teams
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 6 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Computer and Information Science, Computer Applications, Computer Engineering, Engineering & Business, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Management of Technology
- Designing solutions that integrate IoT devices, sensor data, cloud platforms, enterprise systems, and AI-enabled capabilities
- Applying AI, including generative and agentic AI, to create scalable solutions and new technology-enabled business capabilities
- Leveraging skills in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Demonstrating proficiency in Enterprise Architecture and Solution Architecture
- Utilizing strategic technology planning and innovation processes
- Applying systems thinking to identify opportunities and solve problems
- Leading teams through complex and ambiguous situations
- Validating outcomes with clients and acting on feedback
The salary range for this position is: $91,000 - $321,500. 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, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- At least 6 years of experience
- Degree in Computer and Information Science, Computer Applications, Computer Engineering, Engineering and Business, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or Management of Technology
- Experience designing solutions integrating IoT devices, sensor data, cloud platforms, enterprise systems, and AI-enabled capabilities
- Experience applying generative and agentic AI to create scalable solutions and technology-enabled business capabilities
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Proficiency in enterprise architecture and solution architecture
- Experience with strategic technology planning and innovation processes
- Systems thinking and ability to identify opportunities and solve complex problems
- Experience leading teams through complex and ambiguous situations
- Experience validating outcomes with clients and acting on feedback
PwC Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and caregiving benefits are described as extensive, with paid leave for all parents, adoption/surrogacy support, backup child/elder care, and nursing‑parent resources. This breadth signals a family‑forward package that supports a wide range of life stages.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options with pharmacy, One Medical primary care, digital physical therapy, and mental‑health resources such as Headspace, Calm, Talkspace, and EAP. The mix of preventive, primary, and specialty programs suggests strong overall coverage.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a firm‑funded Wealth Builder plan alongside a 401(k) with company matching, plus financial coaching and a student‑loan paydown program. This dual‑vehicle approach provides baseline employer funding with additional savings support.
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What We Do
Build what’s next — with tech that matters PwC provides professional services across Audit and Assurance, Advisory and Tax — powered by a global network of over 370,000 people in 149 countries. You may know us for our business expertise, but technology is core to how we help clients move faster, build trust and deliver meaningful outcomes. As a technologist, you’ll work on agile teams with experienced engineers and product thinkers — using AI, cloud, cybersecurity and more to design scalable, real-world solutions. You’ll keep learning, stay challenged and be part of a network where your growth is built in — and your work drives what’s next.
Why Work With Us
At PwC, our professionals include technologists, engineers, programmers and consultants working across AI, cloud, cybersecurity, data and more. You’ll explore innovative ways to help clients transform their business through technology—reducing complexity, unlocking value and shaping a more agile, data-driven future.
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