Supports technology consulting and deal-related projects by analyzing IT costs, spending drivers, infrastructure, applications, and value opportunities. The role gathers and interprets data, builds financial and operational models, documents due diligence and integration findings, tracks project workstreams, and prepares client presentations. It contributes to technology cost and value management across transactions and transformations while developing consulting skills and professional judgment.
The Opportunity
As a Deals Accelerated Solutions IT Associate you will support integration and platform architecture work that helps clients align technology solutions with business priorities, cost considerations, and measurable value. As an Associate you will contribute to client projects in a learning-focused environment, building practical skills, asking questions, and taking ownership for assigned tasks while adapting to varied client needs and team demands.
In this role at PwC, you will work within our Advisory practice in IT cost and value management, supporting analysis of technology spending, identifying opportunities to reduce cost, and helping validate that technology resources are used effectively. You will gather information from multiple sources, interpret data to spot patterns, and contribute to delivery activities that support project teams and client outcomes. This role also gives you exposure to the wider Deals Technology environment, where you can build your personal brand, deepen your understanding of how technology supports deal work, and develop the professional judgment needed for future growth.
Responsibilities
- Supporting deal technology workstreams by gathering information, organizing work products, and tracking action items across project phases
- Analyzing technology costs, spending drivers, and value opportunities to help inform client decisions during transactions and transformations
- Documenting application, infrastructure, and process findings to support due diligence, integration, carve-out, and transition planning
- Building financial and operational models that compare technology options, quantify cost impacts, and highlight value creation opportunities
- Preparing concise summaries, status updates, and presentation materials for client and internal review discussions
- Interpreting data from multiple sources to identify trends, risks, dependencies, and process improvement opportunities
- Using digital tools and analytics platforms to manage project information, organize deliverables, and improve workflow efficiency
- Learning and applying professional standards, firm guidance, and technology consulting methods while contributing to team deliverables
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 1 year of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance
- Working with enterprise applications and infrastructure, including HRIS, CRM, ERP, cloud platforms, application architecture, and IT infrastructure
- Demonstrating interest in cost management, operational analysis, and business performance metrics
- Applying a learning mindset while contributing across client support tasks
- Gathering information from multiple sources and identifying patterns
- Communicating clearly with diverse teams and adapting to changing priorities
The salary range for this position is: $63,000 - $140,000. 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, 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.
As a Deals Accelerated Solutions IT Associate you will support integration and platform architecture work that helps clients align technology solutions with business priorities, cost considerations, and measurable value. As an Associate you will contribute to client projects in a learning-focused environment, building practical skills, asking questions, and taking ownership for assigned tasks while adapting to varied client needs and team demands.
In this role at PwC, you will work within our Advisory practice in IT cost and value management, supporting analysis of technology spending, identifying opportunities to reduce cost, and helping validate that technology resources are used effectively. You will gather information from multiple sources, interpret data to spot patterns, and contribute to delivery activities that support project teams and client outcomes. This role also gives you exposure to the wider Deals Technology environment, where you can build your personal brand, deepen your understanding of how technology supports deal work, and develop the professional judgment needed for future growth.
Responsibilities
- Supporting deal technology workstreams by gathering information, organizing work products, and tracking action items across project phases
- Analyzing technology costs, spending drivers, and value opportunities to help inform client decisions during transactions and transformations
- Documenting application, infrastructure, and process findings to support due diligence, integration, carve-out, and transition planning
- Building financial and operational models that compare technology options, quantify cost impacts, and highlight value creation opportunities
- Preparing concise summaries, status updates, and presentation materials for client and internal review discussions
- Interpreting data from multiple sources to identify trends, risks, dependencies, and process improvement opportunities
- Using digital tools and analytics platforms to manage project information, organize deliverables, and improve workflow efficiency
- Learning and applying professional standards, firm guidance, and technology consulting methods while contributing to team deliverables
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 1 year of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance
- Working with enterprise applications and infrastructure, including HRIS, CRM, ERP, cloud platforms, application architecture, and IT infrastructure
- Demonstrating interest in cost management, operational analysis, and business performance metrics
- Applying a learning mindset while contributing across client support tasks
- Gathering information from multiple sources and identifying patterns
- Communicating clearly with diverse teams and adapting to changing priorities
The salary range for this position is: $63,000 - $140,000. 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, 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.
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