Cloud Director – Financial Services 568 views

A career in their Cloud and Network Architecture practice, within Cloud Computing and Networking services, will provide you with the opportunity to focus on the joint business relationship between PwC and Google, HP, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, and other cloud-based platforms that bring new and innovative services to some of the largest companies. They help their clients adopt the cloud to transform Information Technology, scale and streamline operations and create new cloud-based businesses through their strong alliances. You’ll be at the forefront of helping organizations around the globe adopt innovative technology solutions that optimize business processes or enable scalable technology. Their team helps organizations transform their network architecture and infrastructure to fundamentally change the role of Information Technology from a custodial asset to an orchestrator of business services. As part of the team, you’ll focus on the architecture of data centers, including the design and implementation of network architecture and information storage to optimize innovation and program delivery for their clients.

To really stand out and make them fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of them at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help them achieve this they have the PwC Professional; their global leadership development framework. It gives them a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies, and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills they need as individuals to be successful and progress in their careers, now and in the future.

Responsibilities

PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to

As a Director, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.

• Support team to disrupt, improve, and evolve ways of working when necessary.
• Arrange and sponsor appropriate assignments and experiences to help people realize their potential and support their long-term aspirations.
• Identify gaps in the market and spot opportunities to create value propositions.
• Look for opportunities to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments.
• Create an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.
• I promote and encourage others to value difference when working in diverse teams.
• Drive and take ownership of developing connections that help deliver what is best for our people and stakeholders.
• Influence and facilitate the creation of long-term relationships that add value to the firm.
• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

An ideal candidate will have a passion for discussing how effective these technologies can be in helping businesses become more efficient and resilient. A specialist in applying your experience across various organizations and strategies; staying on top of new trends and vendors, and always looking to grow your skills. This person will consistently connect what’s happening in the industry with developments in emerging technologies, and apply these insights to their engagements.

Basic Qualifications

Job Requirements and Preferences:

Minimum Degree Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Years Of Experience

10 year(s)

Certification(s) Preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification from a leading cloud or service management provider

Preferred Knowledge/Skills

Demonstrates thought leader-level abilities with, and/or a proven record of success directing efforts in the following areas:

• Working knowledge of Cloud platforms and the technologies that make them work. (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform); and,
• Working knowledge of IT Service Management and how it is implemented across different operating models. (ITIL, ServiceNow).

Demonstrates thought leader-level abilities with, and/or a proven record of success directing efforts in the following areas:

• Excelling in delivering high-value solutions in dynamic and ambiguous environments;
• Leading complex projects by bringing together the right perspectives, identifying roadblocks, and integrating feedback from clients and team members;
• Guiding delivery from project scoping to a conclusion, while consistently keeping the client’s goals in mind;
• Having a passion for developing and growing team members;
• Communicating at an executive level;
• Serving as both a mentor and advocate for your team and PwC Community;
• Excelling in creating and maintaining professional relationships and leverage your professional network to seek new business opportunities;
• Approaching new projects with an open mind, learn from your mistakes and ask for help when needed;
• Believing empathy for coworkers and customers is key to your success;
• Believing in the value created by diverse teams and can adapt to a variety of working styles; and,
• Leading development of thought leadership and sales materials to grow the PwC Community, build new client relationships and business opportunities.

Demonstrates Thought Leader-level Abilities With, And/or a Proven Record Of Success Directing Efforts In One Or More Of The Following Areas

• Cloud Platforms (Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, GCP);
• Cloud Strategy, Design, Architecture, and Migration ;
• DevOps, Automation CI/CI;
• AI, Machine Learning, IoT ;
• ServiceNow, ITIL, SACM;
• COBIT, Remedy, Service Catalogue, CMDB; and,
• Incident, Problem, and Change Management.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.