IN_Manager_Strategy _OC-Central_Advisory_Bangalore

Job Description & Summary:  

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more  

Responsibilities: 

• Drive innovation strategy and identify emerging technology opportunities aligned with business objectives. 
• Lead startup scouting, evaluation, and engagement activities across multiple industry sectors. 
• Conduct market research, technology assessments, competitor benchmarking, and ecosystem analysis. 
• Manage open innovation programs, accelerators, innovation challenges, and startup collaboration initiatives. 
• Evaluate emerging technologies such as AI, Generative AI, AR/VR, and Digital Twin solutions. 
• Develop technology roadmaps, innovation frameworks, and strategic recommendations. 
• Facilitate design thinking workshops, ideation sessions, and innovation assessments. 
• Lead proof-of-concept projects through validation and implementation. 
• Collaborate with startups, technology partners, academia, and industry stakeholders. 
• Prepare executive reports, dashboards, business cases, and presentations. 

Mandatory skill sets: 

Innovation Strategy, Open Innovation, Startup Scouting & Evaluation, Presentation Skills, MS Office. 

Preferred skill sets: 

AI & Generative AI Strategy, Product Management, Agile Methodologies 

Years of experience required: 

4–8 years of relevant experience. 

Education qualification: 

Any UG/PG