Product Manager (Deployment Strategist)

Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions. In product management, you will be the general manager of commercial and internal products. You will sit at the intersection of the business, user experience, and the technologies that solve our customer and end-user problems; confirming they meet market demands and drive business growth. You will design, develop and manage activities for a specific product or group of products from product definition and planning through production, release, and end of life. Your involvement will last throughout all stages of a product’s lifecycle including modifications, upgrades, maintenance of the product or product line. For commercial products, it also includes commercialization, go-to-market planning, sales, and other key business support activities. Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system. Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion. Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables. Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same. Effectively mentor others. Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members. Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate. Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements. Culture Vision Statement: Our Africa Tech and Digital team is a dynamic community of self-starters and innovators who embrace change and the constant evolution of technology. We are committed to fostering an environment where curiosity thrives and creativity is celebrated. By leveraging AI-assisted tools and respecting diverse perspectives, we drive collaborative success while enhancing our collective knowledge and skills. We believe in the power of technology to transform and improve our processes, always seeking to challenge the status quo. Together, we work with urgency and empathy, united in our mission to create impactful solutions that benefit our firm and our clients. Role Overview As a Product Manager (Deployment Strategist) you’ll own the successful delivery of Ai and software solutions for enterprise customers, turning ambitious AI initiatives into real, measurable outcomes. You’ll lead complex implementations from early scoping through production launch, working closely with customers and internal teams to align on requirements, timelines, and success metrics. You’ll ensure that each deployment is well-coordinated, executed on time, and set up to scale. This role is ideal for people who enjoy operating at the intersection of technology, execution, and customer collaboration, and who take pride in making complex projects land smoothly. What You’ll Do: • Own and lead delivery of Product development for Africa Technology and AI delivery for customers • Scope requirements, success metrics, and integration plans for POCs and onboardings • Coordinate platform implementation, integrations, and agent refinement toward production launches • Align Product, Engineering, and customer teams on deliverables, timelines, and SLAs • Track progress, manage risks, and remove blockers throughout the delivery lifecycle • Monitor application performance in production and drive follow-up improvements • Identify and develop new use cases with customers to expand adoption and impact What We’re Looking For • Experience in technical program/project/product management, delivery, consulting, financial services, or fast-growing startups • Strong product management, Agile and analysis skills • Comfort working with technical concepts such as APIs, data flows, and system integrations • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and keep complex projects moving forward • Proactive, hands-on mindset and interest in AI-driven products Ability to simplify and clearly communicate complex problems, options, and trade‑offs Strong stakeholder facilitation and alignment skills across business, risk, and technology Understanding of end‑to‑end systems and downstream impacts of change Confidence balancing delivery speed with governance, quality, and risk considerations Ability to drive convergence from multiple views into a single, executable plan Ability to facilitate Design Thinking or Innovation Workshop sessions Nice to Have • Engineering background or prior hands-on technical experience • Start-up mindset within corporate environment • Experience supporting production software launches and ongoing operations Qualifications: • A bachelor's degree / diploma in IT, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field • Certifications in industry standard Product Management & Agile certifications would be advantageous Project management certification What’s in it for you: • Work at the forefront of AI within enterprise-scale environments • High impact role with direct exposure to complex, real-world AI products • Be part of a dynamic, high-performing team in a reputable organisation Travel Requirements Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Job Posting End Date October 2, 2026