Solution Architect | Senior Manager

At PwC Australia, the work undertaken in Tech Hub covers a range of areas from leading and supporting the company through to the build or adoption of new technology, to protecting against risk, and delivering valuable data insights that transform our technology capabilities. 

As a Solution Architect, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the definition and management of architectural changes for specific engagements of work defined by the business and platform areas in alignment to their requirements, working with clients across Tech Hub to be responsible for designing and implementing IT solutions that meet the organisation's goals and objectives. You will work closely with business and IT leaders to ensure that the solutions are aligned with the business strategy. 

Why PwC? 

What you’ll do: 

• Lead the design and development of solution architectures to support the implementation of key initiatives. 

• Collaborate with business and IT leaders to ensure solutions meet business goals. 

• Ensure architectural solutions are scalable and sustainable.

• Facilitate and manage the delivery of the architecture deliverables through the governance processes as defined within the broader enterprise. 

• Provide guidance and support to junior Solution Architects. 

What we’re looking for: 

• Experienced in Solution Architecture with proficiency in architectural frameworks such as TOGAF. 

• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, software development, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. 

• Knowledgeable in system integration and interoperability, with the ability to create and maintain architectural documentation. 

• Acts as a technical expert providing advice, influencing others, and contributing directly to solutions. 

• Skilled in solving complex problems using experience, judgment, and established guidelines. 

• Experienced first-level operational Team Leader responsible for managing teams, prioritizing work annually, and collaborating across multiple teams to achieve results. 

Technology Specific Experience 

• Experienced in delivering complex, enterprise-scale solution architectures with strong understanding of software development, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and system integration. 

• Skilled in creating and maintaining architecture documentation and knowledgeable in frameworks like TOGAF. 

• Expertise in designing enterprise solutions using LLMs and Generative AI, including model selection, RAG, prompt engineering, and grounding, with practical knowledge of AI agent architectures and platforms (e.g., Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, ServiceNow). 

• Strong understanding of responsible AI principles (guardrails, bias detection, oversight, audit logging) and experience in architecting enterprise automation. 

Industry Experience 

• Prior experience in a large enterprise undertaking internal AI/digital transformation. 

• Involvement in establishing AI/Automation Centre of Excellence. 

• Delivered AI agent or automation solutions in corporate functions like Finance, Risk, Legal, HR, or ITSM.  

Other Specific Role Requirements  

• Ability to advise and influence stakeholders. 

• Experienced in leading initiatives and managing team delivery.  

• Ability to prioritize work and collaborate effectively across multiple teams. 

What you’ll gain: 

This role is being offered as a 12 months max term contract. 

Ready to grow here and go further? Join PwC Australia as a Solution Architect and make an impact that goes beyond the expected. Apply now and take your next step with a team shaping the future. 

We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic and to maintaining a safe, respectful workplace for everyone. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.  

No agencies please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications directly from individuals.