Corporate Technology Strategy, Blockchain Senior Associate

nships, 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.

The Opportunity

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.

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 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

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

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.

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.

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

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: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

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