
Line of Service
Advisory
Industry/Sector
Central, National, Federal Government
Specialism
Advisory - Other
Management Level
Director
& Summary
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Join PwC Ireland's Government & Public Sector Consulting practice, to help reimagine public services and deliver better outcomes for citizens. As the Government Technology Director you will play a pivotal role in driving business growth and shaping the strategic technology direction of PwC's G&PS practice. You will lead complex technology programmes that build public trust and deliver lasting improvements across the public sector. You will bring deep knowledge of delivering technology solutions to Ireland's public sector, meeting legislative requirements, exceptional stakeholder leadership, and a proven record of successful delivery in complex, matrixed environments.
Purpose-Led Work You'll Be Part Of
As aGovernment TechnologyDirector, you willleverageyour influence,expertiseandrelationshipsto deliver quality results for Public Sector clients while driving business growth for PwC's Government & Public Sector team. You will:
Roles & Responsibilities
1. Business Development & Growth
Leadsector and account growth within G&PS go-to-market strategies specifically focussed on technologyand AIenabling services.
Build and deepen client relationships with senior technology, data, AI and operational leaders across Government and Public Sector.
Identify,developand convert new business opportunities in key accounts
Lead end to end business development cycleacross technologyopportunities, including proposal development and client pitches for major government contracts
Drive market awareness ofPwC’s technology and AI capabilitiesin Public Sector.
Achieve annual business development and managed revenue targets
Expand PwC's presence across priority subsectors, including Transport,Housingand wider government sectors
2. Client Leadership & Advisory
Oversee the development and implementation of technology and AI solutions enablingfuture-state operating models, organisational structures, and workforce strategies
Lead the design, build and implementation of Government technology and AI solutions, overseeing requirements definition, solution architecture, workflow redesign, configuration, testing, go-livereadinessand adoption support.
Advise senior leaders on technology and AI and translate digital strategies into executable delivery roadmaps.
Diagnose system challenges related to, for example, legacy technology, fragmented data, operationalbottlenecksand digital capability gaps. Develop innovative, pragmatic solutions grounded in technology and AI trends, sectorevidenceand practical delivery experience to support clients in addressing identified challenges.
Ensure delivery of high-quality outputs aligned to client expectations, projectgoalsand PwC standards
Apply and champion project management and change management methodologies across transformation initiatives
Collaborate with clients to co-create solutions that address complex organisational challenges
Drive benefits realisation and sustained value creation across engagements
3.Stakeholder & Relationship Management
Build andmaintainstrong relationships with senior government stakeholders and decision-makers
Anticipate stakeholder needs, developing and discussing potential solutions pre-emptively
Navigate political and operational complexities with confidence and credibility
Facilitate stakeholder engagement at the most senior levels
4.Team Leadership & Development
Lead, mentor, and develop teams oftechnology and AISenior Managers and Managers
Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and feedback
Foster an inclusive and collaborative team environment
Recruit andretaintop talent with public sectorexpertise
Contribute to the overall capability development of the G&PS practice
5. Technical & Sector Expertise
Technology Directors are expected to bring deepexpertisein several of the following areas:
Governmenttechnologyroadmapping and transformation planning.
AIapplicationsingovernment, operational or administrative contexts;
Governmenttechnologysystems(e.g.Case Management, Customer Relationship Management, Grants Management, Citizen Services)
Technologyenabled transformation, including cloud migration and operating model redesign.
Performance improvement and productivity programmes enabled bydigital tools.
Capital, technologyprocurementand vendor management across the health ecosystem.
Your Profile
10–12+ years’ experience intechnology ortechnology transformationin Government or Public Sectorconsulting.
Deep understanding of theIrish Government Public Sector’s technologylandscape, policy context, and current transformation programmes.
Strongtrack recordof leading complex technology,dataand AIprogrammes withinlarge‑scaleenvironments.
Proven ability to influence senior executiveson technology decisions
Strong commercial acumen with a record of building pipeline, developingproposalsand winning new digital and data work.
Ability to translate complex technology,dataand AIchallenges into clear strategic pathways and measurable outcomes.
Experience leading multidisciplinary delivery teams andleveragingglobalexpertise
Commitment to innovation, digital enablement, emergingtechnologiesand continuous improvement.
Excellent communication,facilitationand stakeholderengagement skills
Relevantundergraduate and / orMaster’sdegreein a technology related field
Relevant professional certifications such asPMP, PRINCE2, Scrum/Agile,vendor certifications
Enjoy PwC’s perks
We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive employee benefits and flexibility programs that will help youthrive in work and life. Learn more about us at Life@PwC. (https://www.pwc.ie/careers-ie/life-at-pwc.html).
Being appreciated for being you
Our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We believe this so much that we have signed up for theBusiness in the Community Elevate Pledge(https://www.bitc.ie/the-leaders-group-on-sustainability/inclusive-workplace-pledge/)
You can learn more about our culture of belonging and explore our range of inclusive programmes, initiatives, employee resource groups and more atwww.pwc.ie
Avoid the confidence gap; you do not have to match all the listed requirements exactly to apply, we’d love to hear from you!
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Pleaseemail usfor more information.
PwC Ireland is committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work. Working together in an inclusive environment enables us to harness the collective and complementary skills, knowledge, background, and networks of our people.
PwC Ireland is committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work. Working together in an inclusive environment enables us to harness the collective and complementary skills, knowledge, background, and networks of our people.
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Budgetary Management, Business Analysis, Business Development, Business Process Improvement, Business Transformation, Change Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Strategy, Embracing Change, Emerging Technologies, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Management, Inclusion, Industry Trend Analysis, Influence, Innovation, Intellectual Curiosity {+ 24 more}
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes
Government Clearance Required?
No
Job Posting End Date

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