Solution Architect - Pricing Application Integration - Senior Manager

Industry/Sector
Technology

Specialism
Customer

Management Level
Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary
At PwC, our people in integration and platform architecture focus on designing and implementing seamless integration solutions and robust platform architectures for clients. They enable efficient data flow and optimise technology infrastructure for enhanced business performance. Those in solution architecture at PwC will design and implement innovative technology solutions to meet clients' business needs. You will leverage your experience in analysing requirements, developing technical designs to enable the successful delivery of solutions.

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.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• 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.

Additional Responsibilities

In this role you will lead the design and integration of pricing applications such as Pricefx, Vendavo, or PROS within large enterprise environments. You will ensure seamless integration of pricing solutions with ERP, CRM, and cloud data platforms to deliver scalable, high-performing, and secure pricing systems for Fortune 500 companies.

Minimum Degree Required (BQ)
Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Year(s) of Experience (BQ)
7 year(s)

Required Knowledge/Skills (BQ)

• Experience leading the design and implementation of integration architectures connecting pricing platforms
• Developing and executing data strategies optimizing throughput, latency, and data transformations for pricing, promotions, and margin analytics.
• Experience ensuring scalability, performance, and resilience of pricing applications managing millions of SKUs and complex pricing models.
• Overseeing compliance with security policies and regulatory frameworks, establishing robust governance and access controls.
• Prior experience collaborating closely with IT leaders, business stakeholders, and vendors to align solutions with enterprise standards and business objectives.
• Leading technology evaluations, proof-of-concepts, and provide trusted architectural guidance on trade-offs.
• Managing and mentoring a team of architects and technical leads, fostering professional growth and high-quality delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

Degree Preferred
Master's Degree

Preferred Fields of Study
Computer Science,Engineering,Management Information Systems

Preferred Knowledge/Skills

• Extensive experience (10+ years preferred) in solution architecture, system integration, or enterprise architecture roles.
• Proven success implementing SaaS pricing platforms such as Pricefx, Vendavo, PROS or similar.
• Strong expertise with integration tools (Mulesoft, Dell Boomi, Informatica, APIs) and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Deep knowledge of ERP and CRM integration and modern data platforms such as Snowflake and Databricks.
• Experience managing large-scale transactional and analytical data workloads.
• Solid understanding of pricing, rebate management, and margin optimization processes in Fortune 500 companies, preferably in Pharma, Manufacturing, CPG, or Technology sectors.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities, comfortable presenting to executive audiences.
• Knowledge of the following: ERP (SAP, Oracle), CRM (Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics), and cloud data solutions (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).

The Opportunity

As part of the Integration and Platform Architecture team you will lead the design and integration of innovative pricing applications within large enterprise environments. As a Senior Manager, you will serve as a strategic advisor, leveraging your knowledge to facilitate seamless integration of pricing solutions with ERP, CRM, and cloud data platforms, driving operational excellence and delivering top-performing systems for Fortune 500 companies.

Responsibilities

- Work with cross-functional teams to deliver top-performing systems

- Maintain scalability and security of pricing applications for large clients

- Provide guidance on recommended practices for pricing application deployment

- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence

What You Must Have

- Bachelor's Degree

- At least 7 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

- Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems preferred

- Possessing in-depth experience in solution architecture or system integration

- Proven success implementing SaaS pricing platforms

- Demonstrating proficiency with integration tools and cloud technologies

- Managing large-scale transactional and analytical data workloads

- Understanding pricing, rebate management, and margin optimization processes

- Excelling in leadership, communication, and stakeholder management

- Knowledgeable in ERP, CRM, and cloud data solutions

- Experience leading the design and implementation of integration architectures connecting pricing platforms

- Developing and executing data strategies optimizing throughput, latency, and data transformations for pricing, promotions, and margin analytics

- Experience driving scalability, performance, and resilience of pricing applications managing millions of SKUs and complex pricing models

- Overseeing compliance with security policies and regulatory frameworks, establishing robust governance and access controls

- Demonstrating experience working closely with IT leaders, business stakeholders, and vendors to align solutions with enterprise standards and business objectives

- Leading technology evaluations, proof-of-concepts, and providing trusted architectural guidance on trade-offs

- Managing and mentoring a team of architects and technical leads, fostering professional growth and high-quality delivery

Travel Requirements
Up to 40%

Job Posting End Date

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The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. 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: