Software Engineering Director

PwC Acceleration Centers in India


Date: 1 day ago
City: Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Contract type: Full time
At PwC, our teams in Scaled Engineering Services are dedicated to delivering reliable, scalable, and cost-effective technology solutions that enable clients to achieve operational excellence and business agility. These teams apply technical expertise and a strong service-oriented mindset to support the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise-grade IT systems and applications. Directors in this team are responsible for overseeing end-to-end delivery execution across complex, large-scale client programs, ensuring consistent alignment with strategic objectives, contractual commitments, and measurable business outcomes. Operating at the intersection of delivery leadership and client engagement, the Director drives cross-functional teams through the entire program lifecycle, from planning and execution to transition, support, and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on delivery excellence, the role also includes governance of scope, schedule, quality, and cost, while contributing to presales, solution design, and go-to-market initiatives to support sustained client success and organizational growth.

Driven by commitment to operational excellence, as an experienced Director / Senior Director, you lead with vision and purpose, setting the tone for high performance and inspiring teams to deliver with excellence. You play a pivotal role in driving program success, fostering client trust, and developing future leaders through mentorship and strategic guidance. With a strong commitment to quality, integrity, and collaboration, you create an inclusive and results-driven environment that balances client satisfaction with business growth and delivery accountability.

Skills

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

  • Lead in line with our values and brand.
  • Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same.
  • Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking.
  • Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers.
  • Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.
  • Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.
  • Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards, the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

When you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services, from Advisory to Assurance, Tax and Business Services. In our innovative hubs, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.

As part of the Software and Product Innovation team you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a large, geographically distributed engineering practice. As a Director you will set the strategic direction, drive business growth, and cultivate substantial relationships with executive stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals and client priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic oversight for a geographically diverse engineering team
  • Drive initiatives that enhance business growth and operational effectiveness
  • Foster powerful relationships with executive stakeholders to align on objectives
  • Confirm that engineering practices meet client priorities and business goals
  • Lead the development of innovative solutions within the software engineering domain
  • Mentor team members to cultivate their professional growth and capabilities
  • Promote a culture of collaboration and exceptional performance across the team
  • Uphold the utmost standards of quality and integrity in every operation

What You Must Have

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 20 years of progressive experience in IT services, with a strong track record of leading large-scale delivery portfolios and engineering practices
  • Deep expertise in technical project management, program execution, and managing multi-location delivery teams for Fortune 500 or global enterprise clients
  • Proven experience in building and managing high-performance teams across geographies, including responsibility for utilization, workforce planning, and team engagement
  • Extensive knowledge of software development, system architecture, and relevant technologies
  • Solid understanding of modern development practices, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure and/or GCP), and emerging tech trends
  • Strong background in managing client relationships at the executive level
  • Demonstrated success in driving strategic initiatives such as delivery transformation
  • Hands-on experience in managing complex solutioning and pre-sales engagements
  • In-depth knowledge of delivery governance practices, quality frameworks, risk management, and compliance in a global services environment
  • Strong financial acumen with experience managing delivery P&Ls
  • Superior communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
  • Passion for developing future leaders through structured mentoring
  • Recognized as a thought leader or practice anchor
  • Experience with Agile delivery models and CI/CD automation
  • Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

  • Master's Degree preferred
  • Cultivating trust-based relationships with executive stakeholders
  • Driving strategic workforce planning and resource deployment
  • Championing continuous learning and technical excellence
  • Leading employee engagement initiatives and mentoring programs
  • Collaborating on annual planning and cost optimization strategies
  • Overseeing delivery excellence initiatives and quality audits
  • Contributing to innovation and thought leadership
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