Delivery and Business Development Manager for Data Analytics & AI Team
PwC
PraguePosted 25 days agoDiscoveredMatch locked
Full time
About Application Development team
We are a Team with 250+ 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
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
AI software solutions
for the
financial
and
industry sectors
. These solutions 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! Chance to team up with true
technology experts
and become a part of one of
the most exciting and ambitious teams within the PwC network
. Opportunity to travel the world and
build your own global network of business connections
.
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.
•
Development Team Management
Identify and support top individual contributors and entire development teams, leveraging their expertise and reliability through consistent, day-to-day people management.
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Competency Leadership
Nurturing a technical guild that brings together experts, facilitates knowledge sharing, and encourages cross-project information exchange.
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Market Exploration and Relationship Building
: Actively seek new opportunities by exploring untapped markets. Building relationships within these markets will be crucial for business growth.
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Market Trends Awareness
Stay informed about market trends and use this knowledge to design service offerings that meet client requirements effectively.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Matrix Management
You’ll oversee a multidisciplinary team, ensuring effective coordination and alignment across various functions.
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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
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Demonstrated Team Management
Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary Data & AI teams and portfolios, converting PoCs into scalable, production-grade solutions with measurable ROI.
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Stakeholder Relationship Management
Your ability to build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders is crucial. Effective communication and understanding their needs are key. Ability to align data/AI delivery to business KPIs and adoption goals.
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Business Development Expertise
Showcase your success in business development activities. This includes creating compelling business cases for new services or offerings.
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Domain Familiarity
Practical knowledge of modern data/AI architectures: lakehouse, streaming/event-driven, microservices/APIs, feature stores, vector databases, and RAG patterns.
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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. Experience adapting SDLC to DataOps/MLOps/LLMOps.
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AI/GenAI
Interest in transforming SDLC and standard ways of working to AI-first SDLC. Focus on unlocking business value through AI technology
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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.
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Agile Methodologies
Experience working with and implementing agile methodologies, required knowledge level of PSPO or PSM level.
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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.
•
Language Skills
Professional working proficiency in both
Czech and English
(written and spoken) is required , with the ability to communicate effectively with local and international clients, lead workshops and presentations, and collaborate across global teams.
- Combined - 75% Remote, occasional office presence in Prague, attendance to regular planning sessions/workshops required.
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Tools and platforms (nice to have)
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Cloud Data & AI Platforms
Azure (Azure AI Foundry, Fabric, Databricks, Azure OpenAI, Azure ML), AWS (Bedrock, SageMaker, Redshift, EMR), GCP (Vertex AI, BigQuery , Dataflow).
•
Generative AI & Agentic Systems
LLMs, RAG architectures, AI agents and multi-agent systems, vector databases, semantic search, prompt engineering, evaluation and observability frameworks.
- AI Platform Engineering ( MLOps / LLMOps ): A zure AI Foundry, MLflow , Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, model serving, monitoring , governance, responsible AI, security and compliance controls.
•
Software Engineering & Delivery
GitHub, Azure DevOps, Agile delivery, DevSecOps , platform engineering, AI-assisted development and AI-first SDLC practices.
•
Remote vs Onsite
Hybrid - 2 days in the Prague office, 3 days remote, attendance to regular planning sessions/workshops required
Why you'll enjoy working here
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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
45,000 points
to spend on what matters most to you.
•
30 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
Benefit from ongoing training and certifications in consulting, business, and technology skills, including Agile and project management, data analytics (Power BI, Python, Alteryx, Tableau), cloud and Microsoft technologies (Azure, Power Platform), business process analysis, and consulting essentials, such as stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
•
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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