PwC Technology - Workday Architect

The PwC Technology and Network Information Security (NIS) team at PwC is searching for talented security and technology professionals to build out a new center of excellence in the Netherlands. 

Operating on a local, regional and global scale, Network Information Security (NIS) is responsible for the definition of our security strategy to hands on execution of our global Cyber Readiness Program, moving from predominantly local to centralized services. Global Technology is responsible for driving the adoption and operation of global IT services across the organization.  

If you are seeking an exciting career with the scope to grow your cyber security and technology skills through major change on a global scale, then NIS and PwC Technology will empower you to do so.

In order to execute against the PwC Technology and NIS agenda, the team is structured into the following Pillars:

• Chief Technology Risk Office (CTRO)
• Business Change Technology and Security (BCTS)
• Chief Technology Office (CTO)
• Technology and Security Operations (TSO)
• Chief Admin Office (CAO)
• CYBER
• Office of the Chief Information Technology Officer (OCITO)

NIS and PwC Technology are building the first global cyber security and technology function at PwC. Our mission protects 300,000 PwC members across 160 member firms worldwide as well as our global clients.

What does your work look like?

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future. 

A career in Global Technology and  Information Security, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to develop and support our internal security technologies and services across the entire global and local PwC network. As a Senior Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Interpreting and translating goals into technical specifications, delivering thought leadership of specific technologies and driving technology change;
• Leveraging business and domain acumen to interpret and translate architecture plans to business plans;
• Supervising and establishing delivery of project initiatives;
• Building trusting and influential relationships and engaging with vendors and third parties as appropriate;
• Collaborating with other Architects and Developers to provide technical design guidance to align with strategy and applicable technical standards;
• Working independently to evaluate and make strategic decisions that will address specific technology design needs;
• Participating in the development of thought leadership to influence their sphere of technology in the use of innovation to advance business capabilities;
• Researching and evaluating emerging technologies and novel approaches in order to make recommendations to enhance business processes and/or create a competitive advantage;
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in resolving complex technical issues; 
• Providing design guidance that follows the enterprise architecture vision and adheres to applicable application technology guidelines;
• Mitigating the impact of technical design to security, performance and data privacy;
• Participating in application solutions including assisting with planning and architectural design, development, resolution of technical issues and application rationalization;
• Displaying initiative and an ability to lead others;
• Providing coaching and technical mentoring; 
• Learning rapidly and continuously taking advantage of new technologies, concepts and business models while demonstrating a history of staying current in emerging technology trends; and,
• Providing cost estimate and work order of internal client projects.

Does this describe you? 

Demonstrates intimate abilities and/or a proven record of success in:

• Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.
• Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.
• Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.
• Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.
• Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realizes they are required.
• Contribute technical knowledge in the area of specialism.
• Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.
• Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.
• Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

What can we offer you?

We believe in the power of an inclusive culture and we want everyone to feel free to be themselves. We offer access to a PwC global network, where you can exchange knowledge, ideas and questions with other professionals regarding other disciplines. We also offer you:

• Numerous training sessions and courses that contribute to your personal and professional development;
• An appropriate salary and extensive employment conditions, including a well-being budget. This is a personal annual budget of € 1.000 to spend on your health, for example on mindfulness, sport, lifestyle coachings & wellness;
• A fully equipped, ergonomic home office with a second monitor;
• A monthly internet allowance;
• A lease car/car allowance, laptop and iPhone; 
• 30 (or 32) holiday days per year; 
• Hybrid working at the client, at home and at the office;
• The possibility, within standard working hours, of focusing on Corporate Responsibility, various networks, diversity, innovation and/or recruitment along with enjoyable informal activities and social parties.

Apply Now!

Are you enthusiastic? Then let us have your CV, and a cover letter explaining why you’re applying and why you’re the right person for this position. Click on the red button and apply immediately! If you have any questions about the vacancy, please contact our Recruiter Marijn Minderhoud.

Please note: direct applications only, no recruiters.