Strategy Associate Jobs in Naperville, IL (NOW HIRING)

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Clients & Markets

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity
As an AI Commercial Strategy Associate, you will engage in developing innovative software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. Within our Internal Firm Services practice, you will focus on the overall evolution of the product portfolio, from managing the innovation funnel and building business cases to evaluating and supporting existing products. You will guide leadership towards investment decisions and drive competitive analysis and market intelligence activities to offer insights that translate into strategic product direction and positioning.
As an Associate, you will be driven by curiosity and contribute to client engagement and projects while developing your skills and knowledge to deliver quality work. You will adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting unique challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow, allowing you to build a brand for yourself and open doors to more opportunities.
In this role, you will validate the line of sight to generating revenue through assessing total addressable market, supporting the design and execution of go-to-market efforts. Your responsibilities include facilitating action plans for moving forward into build and towards commercialization, confirming that your work aligns with the broader objectives of your projects.
Responsibilities
- Developing and executing product strategies to drive innovation and meet client needs
- Conducting competitive analysis and market intelligence to inform strategic product direction
- Building business cases and designing new products for commercialization
- Collaborating with leadership to guide investment decisions and product positioning
- Supporting the design and execution of go-to-market efforts to enhance revenue generation
- Facilitating action plans for product development and commercialization
- Gathering and analyzing data to discern patterns and inform product strategies
- Adapting to diverse client and team environments to deliver quality work
- Applying a learning mindset to continuously develop skills and knowledge
- Upholding professional and technical standards while building commercial awareness
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 1 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Demonstrating intellectual curiosity and adaptability in fast-paced environments
- Excelling in active listening and communication to build client relationships
- Applying competitive analysis and market intelligence for strategic insights
- Utilizing product positioning and commercialization skills to drive revenue
- Developing business case strategies to support AI commercialization efforts
- Engaging in teamwork and inclusion to foster collaborative environments
- Gathering and analyzing data to inform product strategy decisions

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $50,500 - $112,500. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glanceAs PwC is anequal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-workFor only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines