Lead product strategy and commercialization for AI-focused software within Internal Firm Services. Drive innovation, market and competitive analysis, TAM assessment, go-to-market planning, and portfolio management. Set strategic direction, maintain executive client relationships, mentor teams, and validate revenue potential to support investment and commercialization decisions.
The Opportunity
As a Commercial AI Strategy Director, you will lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. Within our Internal Firm Services practice, you will focus on the overall evolution of the product portfolio, from managing the innovation funnel to building business cases and designing new products. Your role will involve driving competitive analysis and market intelligence activities to offer insights that translate into strategic product direction and positioning.
As a Director, you will set the strategic direction and lead business development efforts. You will make impactful decisions and oversee multiple projects, maintaining executive-level client relations. Translating the vision, you set the tone and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion, and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success.
In this role, you will validate the line of sight to generating revenue through assessing total addressable market, supporting the design and execution of go-to-market efforts. Your responsibilities include facilitating action plans for moving forward into build and towards commercialization.
Responsibilities
- Translating vision into actionable product strategies and guiding leadership towards investment decisions
- Driving business growth through strategic product positioning and commercialization efforts
- Leading competitive analysis and market intelligence activities to inform product direction
- Building and managing product portfolios, including new product introduction processes
- Facilitating the design and execution of go-to-market strategies to maximize revenue generation
- Promoting technological advances and fostering environments where innovation thrives
- Mentoring teams in strategic planning and execution of product strategies
- Cultivating relationships across the PwC Network to leverage collective strengths and drive success
- Validating the line of sight to revenue generation through applied TAM analysis
- Encouraging creativity and systemic thinking to solve complex problems and drive change
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 8 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Demonstrating strategic leadership in product strategy and commercialization
- Excelling in market intelligence and competitive analysis
- Utilizing analytical thinking to drive business growth
- Leading innovation through rapid experimentation and creativity
- Cultivating potential through effective coaching and feedback
- Promoting inclusion and embracing change within teams
- Building relationships through exceptional communication and influence
The salary range for this position is: $122,500 - $423,780. For residents of Washington state the salary range for this position is: $122,500 - $504,500. 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.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines
As a Commercial AI Strategy Director, you will lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. Within our Internal Firm Services practice, you will focus on the overall evolution of the product portfolio, from managing the innovation funnel to building business cases and designing new products. Your role will involve driving competitive analysis and market intelligence activities to offer insights that translate into strategic product direction and positioning.
As a Director, you will set the strategic direction and lead business development efforts. You will make impactful decisions and oversee multiple projects, maintaining executive-level client relations. Translating the vision, you set the tone and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion, and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success.
In this role, you will validate the line of sight to generating revenue through assessing total addressable market, supporting the design and execution of go-to-market efforts. Your responsibilities include facilitating action plans for moving forward into build and towards commercialization.
Responsibilities
- Translating vision into actionable product strategies and guiding leadership towards investment decisions
- Driving business growth through strategic product positioning and commercialization efforts
- Leading competitive analysis and market intelligence activities to inform product direction
- Building and managing product portfolios, including new product introduction processes
- Facilitating the design and execution of go-to-market strategies to maximize revenue generation
- Promoting technological advances and fostering environments where innovation thrives
- Mentoring teams in strategic planning and execution of product strategies
- Cultivating relationships across the PwC Network to leverage collective strengths and drive success
- Validating the line of sight to revenue generation through applied TAM analysis
- Encouraging creativity and systemic thinking to solve complex problems and drive change
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 8 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Demonstrating strategic leadership in product strategy and commercialization
- Excelling in market intelligence and competitive analysis
- Utilizing analytical thinking to drive business growth
- Leading innovation through rapid experimentation and creativity
- Cultivating potential through effective coaching and feedback
- Promoting inclusion and embracing change within teams
- Building relationships through exceptional communication and influence
The salary range for this position is: $122,500 - $423,780. For residents of Washington state the salary range for this position is: $122,500 - $504,500. 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.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines
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