Management Level
Director
Job Description & Summary
At Pw C, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

As a Salesforce consulting generalist at Pw C, you will possess a broad range of consulting skills and experience across various Salesforce applications. You will provide consulting services to clients, analysing their needs, implementing software solutions, and offering training and support for effective utilisation of Salesforce applications. Your versatile knowledge will allow you to assist clients in optimising operational efficiency and achieving their strategic objectives.
Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of Pw C's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the Pw C Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.

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.
• Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership.
• 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 (e.g. refer to specific Pw C tax and audit guidance) the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

About Pw C SATIC

Pw C has recently launched the South African Technology & Innovation Centre (SATIC), designed to innovate, build, and deploy solutions for our global clients across a range of technology and transformational needs. We are seeking candidates who can support our growth ambitions and lead both our Salesforce and Global IT support teams.

Role Summary:

• Provide accurate and timely data and insight on the Salesforce Tower to support the operation of SATIC, including utilisation, availability, hot skills,
• engagement management (bookings) etc.
• Provide accurate and timely data and insight on the Global IT Support Tower to support the operation of SATIC, including utilisation, availability, hot
• skills, engagement management (bookings) etc.
• We are actively looking for a Director (AD) to join our team to support and lead our Salesforce and Global IT Support teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Salesforce and Technology in general reporting within a consulting context, a thorough understanding of reporting frameworks, and exceptional project management capabilities.
• This role primarily focuses on building and driving capabilities for Salesforce (incl., Mulesoft) and back office IT/Technology, providing an opportunity for staff to work virtually from South Africa with the Pw C UK practice to deliver a broad spectrum of services to UK-based and global clients.
• As the Tower Lead, you will also form part of the SATIC leadership team and support in establishing and growing a leading the Salesforce and Global IT support teams. You will be responsible for building relationships across SA, UK and Global IT teams to identify growth opportunities whilst mentoring and leading a team of consultants to foster a culture of quality technical delivery, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

• BSc/Bcom in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field; MBA or other relevant graduate degree is a plus.

Experience required:

• Minimum 10 yrs experience of building, maturing and running offshore / remote delivery centre that provides both transformational (build) and support services (run)
• Demonstrable experience of taking operational responsibility for a Salesforce capability tower in the context of the overall centre
• Demonstrable experience of driving a programme of continuous improvement within the capability tower to increase the quality and efficiency of the service provided to the territories
• Strong, broad experience across Salesforce and Technology platforms
• As required, able to work with in-territory and other Pw C office client pursuit / engagement teams to co-create client proposals / solutions that utilise SATIC staff

Responsibilities of role:

• As a Director, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.
• Arrange and sponsor appropriate assignments and experiences to help people realise their potential and support their long-term aspirations.
• Spot opportunities to create value propositions.
• Look for opportunities to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments.
• Open up new markets across the EMEA and Global network.
• Promote and encourage others to value differences when working in diverse teams.
• Influence and facilitate the creation of long-term relationships which add value to the firm.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct
• Build and manage a team of technology professionals to support the delivery of Salesforce and Technology -related solutions
• Use your network and market presence to attract and recruit high quality professionals to work within SATIC
• Oversee the execution of a tailored development programme to ensure team members develop, maintain and grow their skill sets in line with the demands of the business, including professional certifications and external qualifications.
• Develop close relationships with the territory stakeholders to ensure alignment between demand and supply, maintain quality and drive utilisation of resources.

Desirable skill sets include:

• Affinity to work with quantitative data, good analytical skills
• Ability to work within a fast-paced and unstructured environment. Must be able to multi-task and effectively and continually prioritise
• Service-oriented attitude, proactive thinker, networker, information seeker, team player
• Excellent time management, communication and organisational skills
• Extensive knowledge of relevant computer software eg. Microsoft and Google Suite
• Willingness and interest to frequently interact with and reach out to Partners, Directors and the team
• Ability to interact efficiently with senior members of the firm across multiple time zones

Industry experience required:

• Experience in one or more industries would be beneficial

Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No
Job Posting End Date
December 2, 2024