Senior Associate, Corporate Technology Strategy - Blockchain

About PwC Corporate Technology Consulting

At PwC, our people in Corporate Technology Consulting focus on providing strategic guidance and insights to organisations. They analyse market trends, assess business performance, and develop recommendations to help clients achieve their goals. These individuals work closely with clients to identify opportunities for growth, optimise operations, and enhance overall business performance. In technology strategy at PwC, you will specialise in developing and implementing strategic plans to leverage technology for business growth and innovation. You will analyse market trends, assess organisational needs, and provide guidance on technology investments and initiatives. Working in this area, you will collaborate with stakeholders to align technology strategies with overall business objectives to increase utilisation of technology resources, driving competitive advantage.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

The Opportunity: Senior Associate, Corporate Technology Strategy - Blockchain

As part of the Corporate Technology Strategy team, you will drive innovative solutions that leverage blockchain technology to address complex business challenges. You will utilize your deep technology skills to support delivery of digital transformation engagements across the entire lifecycle.

As a Senior Associate, you will analyze intricate problems, mentor junior team members, and build meaningful client relationships while navigating the evolving landscape of technology. This role offers the chance to work at the forefront of digital transformation, contributing to strategic initiatives that align technology capabilities with business goals.

Your Responsibilities

• Advise clients on their most complex technology strategy problems using the latest frameworks, methodologies, and technologies
• Build technology solutions using AI and other platforms to enable outstanding client outcomes
• Mentor and guide junior team members in their professional growth
• Navigate the rapidly changing technology landscape to deliver benefits
• Work with cross-functional teams to align technology with business objectives
• Uphold rigorous standards of quality and ethics in every deliverable

What We Look For

What You Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 3 years of experience using technology to solve complex corporate technology strategy problems
• Understanding and experience executing the software development lifecycle in large enterprise

What Sets You Apart

• Master's Degree in Business Administration preferred
• Certification(s) preferred: Certified Blockchain Expert (CBE) or Certified Blockchain Solution Architects (CBSA)

Core Technology Strategy Skills

• Understanding of foundational IT domains (infrastructure, cloud, applications, data, cybersecurity)
• Experience with IT cost analysis, operating model design, sourcing strategies, or portfolio analysis
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture concepts and common architecture frameworks
• Experience assessing IT capabilities and identifying gaps to better align technology with business needs
• Ability to support performance management through KPIs/OKRs, dashboards, and governance processes
• Experience supporting IT governance, process design, and role clarity within modern operating models

Blockchain Skills

• Demonstrating a foundational understanding of blockchain technology concepts, including distributed ledgers, consensus mechanisms, tokenization models, and key industry applications
• Working knowledge of blockchain architecture components such as wallets, nodes, APIs, and integration layers
• Having exposure to smart contract development, testing, or deployment using platforms such as Ethereum, Stellar, or Solana
• Using business and technical acumen to assess blockchain use cases and describe their value potential to clients
• Supporting delivery of blockchain projects including strategy assessments, proof of concept implementations, production rollouts, etc.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps concepts supporting blockchain implementations
• Understanding emerging technologies like AI and blockchain
• Possessing a thorough foundation in IT frameworks (ITIL, COBIT, TOGAF) and modern capabilities such as DevSecOps, cloud, microservices, and agile management
• Applying knowledge of IT frameworks like ITIL and COBIT
• Utilizing advanced data analysis for decision-making
• Working in agile and cross-functional environments
• Demonstrating strategic and analytical problem-solving skills
• Managing stakeholder relationships and facilitating meetings
• Communicating effectively across various organizational levels
• Supporting market research and competitive assessments

Key skills/competency

• Blockchain Technology
• Digital Transformation
• Technology Strategy
• Enterprise Architecture
• Client Advisory
• Project Management
• Team Mentorship
• Data Analysis
• Agile Methodologies
• Cloud Platforms