Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

PPM

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in project portfolio management focus on optimising project portfolios to drive strategic business outcomes. These individuals oversee project selection, prioritisation, and resource allocation to facilitate successful project delivery.

In project management at PwC, you will oversee and coordinate various projects to facilitate successful delivery within budget and timeline. You will leverage strong organisational and communication skills to effectively manage teams and stakeholders.

The Opportunity

When you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services, from Advisory to Assurance, Tax and Business Services. In our innovative hubs, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.

As part of the Project Portfolio Management team you are expected to assist in rolling out exemplary program management services, such as integrated planning and stakeholder engagement. As a Senior Associate, you are expected to analyze complex problems, mentor others, and maintain elevated standards while focusing on building client relationships and developing a deeper understanding of the business context. This role involves collaborating with senior program leadership, delivering large complex programs, and developing strategies to enhance client engagement significance.

Responsibilities

- Facilitate the implementation of exemplary program management services

- Engage with stakeholders to maintain alignment and integration

- Analyze and resolve complex issues within project portfolios

- Mentor junior team members to uphold elevated standards

- Build and nurture client relationships to enhance engagement

- Collaborate with senior leadership to deliver thorough programs

- Develop strategies to increase client benefit and satisfaction

- Maintain a profound understanding of the business context and its evolution

What You Must Have

- Bachelor's Degree

- 5 years of experience

- Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

- PMP/PRINCE2/MSP certification preferred

- CSM/PSM certification preferred

- Excelling in program management and project assurance

- Implementing large complex system transformation initiatives

- Proficient in Agile and Waterfall methodologies

- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills

- Building and maintaining productive client relationships

- Developing impactful client engagement strategies

- Strength in proposal writing and delivery skills

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, Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Business Process Improvement, Communication, Costing, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, IT Project Lifecycle, Learning Agility, Optimism, Process Mapping, Process Standardization, Program Management, Project Budgeting, Project Coordination, Project Delivery, Project Documentation, Project Governance {+ 19 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date