Manager in Document Automation - Products and QA

at  PwC

JOB DESCRIPTION & SUMMARY

For a growing PwC’s document automation team based in the Czech Republic, Prague we are looking for a Products Manager to lead the team that operates documentation platform as well as other related products on a global level.

Application Planning and Deployment:

• Lead the planning and deployment of software application developed by a vendor
• Collaborate with the vendor team to ensure adherence to application standards, best practices, and project timelines.
• Oversee the implementation of updates, ensuring a smooth transition and minimal disruption to business operations.

Team Leadership:

• Manage a team of application specialists and QA specialists.
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to team members.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Project Management:

• Develop project plans, allocate resources, and monitor progress to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with application development and deployment.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their requirements and discuss with vendor how application can meet their needs.
• Communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders, translating technical concepts into understandable terms.

Documentation:

• Ensure team maintains documentation for applications, including technical specifications, user manuals, and change logs.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in document automation.
• Implement innovation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance our service offering as well as efficiency and effectiveness of application management processes.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with external vendor and other stakeholders.
• Innovative thinking and proactive collaboration with our vendor on strategic application development
• Ability to define and prioritize product requirements.
• Experience in QA during product deployment process as an advantage
• Experience with managing external suppliers and product deployment processes is an advantage.
• Czech & English language knowledge on professional level
• Minimum Years of Experience: 7 years of which min. 4 years of progressive roles involving IT products
• Experience in the area of application management of IT product is a must
• Degree Preferred: Master Degree