Software and Applications Manager

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We’re a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 370,000 people in 149 countries. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting we help clients build, accelerate and sustain momentum. Find out more at www.pwc.com.


PwC South East Asia Consulting helps businesses to work smarter and grow faster. We partner with our clients to build effective organisations, innovate and grow, reduce costs, manage risk and regulation and, leverage talent. Our aim is to support businesses in designing, managing and executing lasting beneficial change.


PwC’s South East Asia Consulting practice provides a comprehensive range of professional services and experience to deliver large scale, cross territory transformation projects, wherever our clients need us to be – from strategy through to execution.

About the role
 

We are seeking an experienced Ivalua Solution Architect to lead pre-sales, sales, and delivery engagements across Source-to-Pay (S2P), Supply Chain Management (SCM), and SaaS transformation programs. This role is instrumental in driving business value for our clients by designing and implementing Ivalua-based solutions and supporting the entire engagement lifecycle from initial client interaction through to delivery and ongoing success. 

 

Pre-Sales & Sales Support: 

 

• Collaborate with sales and business development teams to identify and qualify opportunities for Ivalua implementation. 

 

• Deliver compelling product demonstrations, proof-of-concepts, and solution proposals to prospects and clients. 

 

• Participate in RFP/RFI responses by defining solution scope, architecture, and value proposition. 

 

• Articulate the benefits of Ivalua’s platform in relation to client pain points across procurement, finance, and supply chain. 

 

• Oversee the development of Proof-of-Concept/ solutions and provide technical expertise on the development of software and platform features, ensuring that appropriate security and risk factors are considered. 

 

Solution Architecture & Delivery: 

 

• Oversee the development of software systems and lead the end-to-end solution design of Ivalua implementations, ensuring alignment with client business goals and technical requirements. 

 

• Translate business processes into Ivalua configurations across Source-to-Pay, inventory management, contract lifecycle management, and invoice automation. 

 

• Drive solution workshops with stakeholders including C-level executives and operational teams. 

 

• Oversee technical integration, API design, and data architecture involving Ivalua and third-party systems 

 

• Ensure delivery excellence through hands-on configuration, quality assurance, and best practice implementations. 

 

• Monitor the results and quality of the different software solutions and projects implemented 

 

Client Engagement & Relationship Management: 

 

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, supporting change management and driving adoption of the Ivalua platform. 

 

• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure delivery success through effective communication and governance. 

 

• Support continuous improvement of solution delivery frameworks, methodologies (including API, Agile, and Scrum), and tools. 

 
About you

 

 

• Bachelor’s degree in either Computer Science, Information Technology, Programming & Systems Analysis, Science (Computer Studies) 

 

• Minimum total three years’ work experience as either an application development manager, head of applications development, software and applications manager or software development manager   

 

• 15+ years in SaaS, product management, delivery, and solution architecture, with significant experience in procurement and supply chain domains. 

 

• Proven expertise with Ivalua (Full Suite) and other platforms including SAP Ariba, SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, and Coupa. 

 

• Strong grasp of API Management, AI, Blockchain, and Cloud integrations. 

 

• Demonstrated success in pre-sales and customer-facing roles, including participation in executive-level discussions. 

 

• Deep industry experience across manufacturing, government, financial services, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, high-tech, education, and mining. 

 

• PMI-ACP® (Agile Certified Practitioner) or equivalent, Ivalua certifications, API Certified Product Manager 

 

 

 

 

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, Automation Solutions, Business Process Improvement, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Competitive Advantage, Cost Efficiency, Creativity, Demand Management, Embracing Change, Emerging Technologies, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Influence, Intellectual Curiosity, Lean Process Improvement, Learning Agility, Operating Model, Operational Analysis, Operational Excellence, Operational Support and Analysis {+ 22 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date