About The Role

Job Description & Summary

About Application Development team

We are a Team with 160+ professionals with different roles covering everything from Business to Technical solutions. We can build a team to meet the needs of any project or product you have. We strive for excellence. All our teams follow the same guidelines, which are being continuously evaluated and improved with the latest technology standards and up-to-date policies. Based on the project size, we can select specific specialists that can best contribute to a successful and effective solution. Server-Side Applications, High-Performance Frontends, Mobile Apps, User Experience, Quality Assurance, Cloud and DevOps, Business Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

About your manager

Marek Novotný is a Partner within the Advisory services of PwC. Working extensively in the US and European geographies, he is recognized as a strong executive within the technology areas. He is focused on quality while providing a reliable and trustworthy services in areas of custom software development covering digital products and services development, cloud transformations and data related services (analytics, engineering and science). In the past Marek has held also an array of positions within areas of Technology Consulting, Forensics Technology Services and Data Analytics.

Job description & summary

Do you enjoy the freedom and dynamics of a Start-up but also like having the advantage of the global presence of a leading multinational company? Thanks to our unique culture and working environment, we are bringing together the best of both worlds. Chance to team up with true technology experts and become a part of one of the most exciting and ambitious teams within PwC network. Opportunity to travel the world and build your own global network of business connections.

PwC Czech Republic is actively seeking an experienced Delivery and Business Development Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be dedicated to delivering custom development services to our valued customers. The team’s primary focus lies in developing software applications for the financial and industry sectors . These applications empower both internal and external clients by automating their processes. If you’re passionate about driving innovation and creating impactful solutions, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dynamic team!

As a Delivery and Business Development Manager , your responsibilities will include

Client Relationship Management: Maintaining strong working relationships with current clients is essential. Your proactive approach will contribute to client satisfaction and retention.
Market Exploration and Relationship Building : Actively seek new opportunities by exploring untapped markets. Building relationships within these markets will be crucial for business growth.
Market Trends Awareness: Stay informed about market trends and use this knowledge to design service offerings that meet client requirements effectively.
Collaboration with Product Managers and Solutions Architects: You’ll work closely with these teams to deliver projects and products using agile project management methodologies. Frequent learning and iteration are key components of this process.
Roadmap Definition and User Stories: Partnering with the Product Manager, you’ll define the roadmap for each product. Your role involves translating this roadmap into actionable user stories that guide development efforts.
Business Representation: You’ll represent our products from a business perspective to both external stakeholders and internal clients. Effective communication and understanding of business needs are crucial.
Dynamic Planning and Prioritization: Leading the collaborative planning process, you’ll prioritize tasks based on team capacity and capability. This ensures efficient execution of work.
Matrix Management: You’ll oversee a multidisciplinary team, ensuring effective coordination and alignment across various functions.
Quality Assurance: It’s your responsibility to ensure that all products meet the appropriate quality standards for their development stage (alpha, beta, or production).

What matters to us

Demonstrated Team Management: You should have a proven track record in effectively managing development teams. This includes overseeing their work, fostering collaboration, and ensuring successful project delivery.
Stakeholder Relationship Management: Your ability to build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders is crucial. Effective communication and understanding their needs are key.
Business Development Expertise: Showcase your success in business development activities. This includes creating compelling business cases for new services or offerings.
Domain Familiarity: Familiarity with product development in areas such as analytics, big data, or machine learning is highly desirable. Understanding the nuances of these domains will be advantageous.
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC): A solid grasp of the software development life cycle is essential. This knowledge will guide decision-making and ensure efficient project execution.
AI/GenAI: Interest in transforming SDLC and standard ways of working to AI-first SDLC. Focus on unlocking business value through AI technology
Software Engineering Background: Demonstrated ability to read, understand, and write code across multiple programming languages and frameworks. Experience in developing proof-of-concept applications and prototypes, with a strong grasp of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices. Familiarity with modern development disciplines such as DevOps, cloud infrastructure, automated testing, version control, containerization, and continuous integration/deployment pipelines. Maintains a hands-on approach to coding at least on personal projects.
Project and Product Management Skills: While not mandatory, expertise in project or product management is a valuable asset. Experience in planning, prioritization, and execution will enhance your effectiveness.
Agile Methodologies: Experience working with or implementing agile methodologies is beneficial. Adaptability and flexibility are key traits in an agile environment.
Matrix Management: You’ll oversee a multidisciplinary team, ensuring effective coordination and alignment across various functions.
Quality Assurance: It’s your responsibility to ensure that all products meet the appropriate quality standards for their development stage (alpha, beta, or production).
Willingness to Travel: You should be open to travel, with an expected commitment of up to 20%. This allows you to engage with clients, explore new opportunities, and strengthen relationships.
Combined - 75% Remote, occasional office presence in Prague, attendance to regular planning sessions/workshops required.

Why you'll enjoy working here

You will not get bored – you will learn new things at every new project.
You will be heard – we are looking for a candidate with curious and open mind and will listen to what he or she says.
Professional growth that matches your ambitions and pace. Gain in months the kind of experience that can take years to build elsewhere.
Fair pay with no gaps. We are among the few companies in the Czech Republic certified for Equal Pay.
A flexible benefits programme with 55,000 points to spend on what matters most to you.
35 days of paid time off, including three well-being days and two additional days off at the end of the year.
An opportunity to give back to the community with one paid volunteering day every year.
The chance to work from one of PwC’s international offices (available from the Senior Associate level).
We support your learning and development journey: We offer training in business skills (such as presentation and communication skills, assertiveness, and giving feedback) as well as digital skills (including Alteryx, Power BI, and AI). Our technical training will help you understand the full deals transaction lifecycle and how to present our findings to clients in a clear and impactful way. We also cover the cost of professional certifications, such as CFA.
A buddy programme, regular feedback, and access to a coach who can support your professional development and career path.
Extensive well-being support and initiatives promoting a healthy lifestyle, from Dr. Digital and Human Dynamic programmes to workplace yoga and running events.
An ultrabook and an iPhone with unlimited data.
Social events and Away Days .

At PwC, we help clients solve today’s and tomorrow’s challenges across audit, consulting, tax, legal, technology, and data. We create an environment where people can learn, grow, and build a career in their own way. We believe the best results come from diverse experiences and perspectives. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves, build on their strengths, and contribute to work that makes a real impact.

Interested in joining us? We’d love to hear from you and tell you more about this opportunity.

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