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Forward Deployed Data Engineering - Senior Manager

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Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
124K-335K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
124K-335K Annually
Senior level
Lead and coach teams to design, code, test, and deliver software solutions driving digital transformation for tax clients. Translate requirements into technical specs, perform code reviews, troubleshoot complex issues, maintain client relationships, and promote innovation and systems thinking to validate outcomes and improve products.
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The Opportunity
As a Forward Deployed Data Engineering - Senior Manager, you will be at the forefront of developing innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business performance. Within our Tax practice, you will combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver software products that revolutionize industries and provide exceptional user experiences. As a Senior Manager, you will leverage your skills, influence, and professional networks to deliver quality results. You will motivate and coach teams to solve complex problems, applying sound judgment to recognize when to take action and when to escalate. Your ability to develop and sustain diverse and inclusive teams, along with your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our firm.
In this role, you will focus on designing, coding, and testing applications that meet the evolving needs of clients. You will craft and convey clear, impactful messages that tell a holistic story, applying systems thinking to identify underlying problems and opportunities. By validating outcomes with clients and sharing alternative perspectives, you will drive project success. Your role will involve directing teams through complexity, demonstrating composure in challenging situations, and initiating open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
Responsibilities
- Leading the development and implementation of innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation
- Managing and guiding teams in the design, coding, and testing of applications that enhance user experiences
- Utilizing skills in software engineering to deliver cutting-edge products that meet client needs
- Collaborating with stakeholders to identify functional requirements and translate them into technical specifications
- Conducting code reviews and confirming adherence to coding standards and best practices
- Applying analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and debug complex issues
- Building and maintaining client relationships to understand and address their evolving needs
- Promoting a culture of creativity and innovation within the team to foster rapid experimentation and learning
- Coaching and mentoring team members to develop their skills and achieve project goals
- Validating outcomes with clients and incorporating feedback to improve software solutions
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 6 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Excelling in client management and relationship building
- Demonstrating advanced analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Utilizing coding standards and conducting thorough code reviews
- Innovating through rapid experimentation and creativity
- Applying systems thinking to identify opportunities
- Leading teams through complex and ambiguous situations
- Communicating effectively to convey impactful messages
The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $335,000. 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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