Director - Advisory and Startup Innovation Leader

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Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Managed Services

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, 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 SAP consulting generalist at PwC, you will focus on providing consulting services across various SAP applications to clients, analysing their needs, implementing software solutions, and offering training and support for effective utilisation of SAP applications. Your versatile knowledge will allow you to assist clients in optimising operational efficiency and achieving their strategic objectives.*Why PWCAt 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 about us.At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. "

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.

Responsibilities: 

• Strategy and Leadership: Actively lead and manage startup initiatives, focusing on large-scale innovation and integration of startup solutions in the larger organizational framework.
• Project Management: Direct large-scale projects, such as setting up AI Centers of Excellence, and manage strategic investments and acquisitions.
• Partnership and Ecosystem Development: Build and nurture relations with stakeholders, including investors, enterprises, mentors, and accelerators, to foster a comprehensive business ecosystem.
• Consulting and Advisory: Provide strategic consulting, with experience in financial services, technology-driven process optimization, and business consulting across various geographies.
• Market Expansion and Global Relations: Engage with international markets, facilitating programs like Global Acceleration Programs, and expanding startup reach beyond local borders.
• Innovation Engagement: Collaborate with early to mid-stage AI and deep tech startups, focusing on areas like AI, ML, Blockchain, and Drone tech, and actively contributing to investor and enterprise relations.
• Business Development and Client Management: Run businesses and marketing agencies, managing operations both domestically and internationally, with a keen focus on digital solutions and strategy execution for diverse clients. 

Mandatory skill sets: 

•  Proven leadership skills in managing startup initiatives.
• Strong communication and collaboration ability, particularly with stakeholders like investors, enterprises, and mentors.
• Expertise in AI and deep tech initiatives.
• Skilled in running digital marketing and ecosystem development.

Preferred skill sets: 

•  Experience in strategy consulting.
• Familiarity with setting up businesses in both domestic (India) and international markets (Middle East).
• Ability to manage product life cycles from strategy, design, solutioning to sales.

Years of experience required: 

20+ years

Education qualification: 

MBA/PGDM

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor Degree, Master DegreeDegrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

QA Leadership

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Application Software, Business Model Development, Business Process Modeling, Business Systems, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Developing Training Materials, Embracing Change, Emerging Technologies, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enterprise Integration, Enterprise Software, Implementation Research, Implementation Support, Implementing Technology, Inclusion, Influence, Innovation, Innovative Design {+ 30 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

May 20, 2026

Experience Level

Senior Level