Program Manager Jobs 2026 (Now Hiring) – Smart Auto Apply

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Software Engineering

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions.

Those in software engineering at PwC will focus on developing innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business performance. In this field, you will use your knowledge to design, code, and test cutting-edge applications that revolutionise industries and deliver exceptional user experiences.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.

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

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As part of PwC's Scaled Engineering Services practice, you will contribute to delivering reliable, scalable, and cost-effective technology solutions that enable operational excellence and business agility. Our teams apply deep technical expertise and a strong service-oriented mindset to support the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise-grade IT systems and applications. In this capacity, you will help lead and coordinate end-to-end execution of technology initiatives - driving disciplined project planning, proactive stakeholder communication, and consistent service delivery across cross-functional engineering teams.

As a Technical Program Manager, you will engage in the dynamic world of software and product innovation, focusing on software engineering to drive impactful engagement team solutions. Within our Advisory practice, you will be at the forefront of technology consulting, leveraging your skills to manage and deliver software projects that meet engagement team needs. This role involves working closely with engagement teams to understand their requirements and translating them into actionable project plans, confirming seamless execution and delivery.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of technologies to develop innovative solutions. You will also engage in software project planning and business requirements analysis, contributing to the success of our engagement teams and the growth of your career.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in the development and implementation of software engineering projects.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable solutions.

• Direct software project planning and management efforts to meet defined objectives and timelines.

• Review deliverables to confirm delivery expectations have been met.

• Manage application lifecycle processes and integrate enterprise applications to enhance interoperability, business agility, and engagement team effectiveness.

• Leverage kKnowledge in AI and emerging technologies

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree or, in lieu of a degree, demonstrating in addition to the minimum years of experience required for the role, three years of specialized training and/or progressively responsible work experience in Engineering Program Management for each missing year of college is required
• At least 4 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Having obtained Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certifications

• Utilizing and demonstrating proficiency with project management methodologies and tools

• Applying knowledge of software project planning and management

• Managing multiple projects simultaneously

• Identifying risks and developing mitigation strategies

• Analyzing data to inform decisions

• Engaging in business process improvement and management

• Excelling in verbal and written communication

• Demonstrating skills in Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD)

• Utilizing Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices

• Undersanding and leveraging AI technologies such as OpenAI and Claude Code

• Excelling in project management tools, such as Microsoft Project and JIRA.

• Prior experience utilizing programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++ to drive solution development.

• Knowledge of established software development methodologies to improve project efficiency and quality

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $80,000 - $90,000. 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. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance-SES

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.

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.

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

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