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Senior AssociateJob Description & Summary
At PwC our people in operations consulting specialise in providing consulting services on optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. These individuals analyse client needs develop operational strategies and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes improve productivity and drive business performance.Meaningful work youll be part of
As an Operations & Procurement Senior Associate youll work as a key member of a project team to solve complex business issues from strategy through to execution for our clients across North America. These client projects will range from assessments and pilots to comprehensive end-to-end digital transformations on teams with various sizes and compositions. Youll work alongside Junior Senior or Executive client teams as well as offshore and onshore PwC team members and third-party vendors to conduct detailed analyses draw insights strategize develop and communicate recommendations and implement these recommendations to create lasting value.
PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:
Engagement Delivery
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and experience in various aspects of business transformations to drive cost reductions improve processes/ performance or implement technology solutions as
Support the delivery of engagements by conducting detailed analyses preparing client and executive presentations preparing procurement documents
Leading mixed consulting/client teams of 2-3 from initial assessment through to implementation and continuous improvement
Support management of engagement risk and project economics including planning and budgeting
Candidates must be willing and able to travel (up to 70% of their time) as needed to support client delivery and ensure successful project implementation.
Business Development
Develop and maintain trusted relationships with decision makers at key clients
Contribute to pursuits and proposal development including supporting the development of innovative approaches and methodologies
Collaborate with PwC colleagues across other operating units and lines of services globally to win as one and develop unique solutions to service our clients needs
Practice Development
Support the development of thought leadership in collaboration with like-minded professionals
Conduct market research and strategy development on new and emerging technologies and practices
Develop and deliver training and share knowledge from across the global network with our team
Contribute to planning and execution of regular Operations and Procurement practice-wide meetings and status calls and other team events
Actively participate in staff recruitment and development activities.
Personal Development
Revenue structured coaching and advisory by a senior member of the practice
Continuous upskilling through our acclaimed training and learning and development solutions (soft-skills technical and practice-specific)
Experiences and skills youll use to solve
Minimum of 3-4 years experience in a leading management consulting firm or similar role within industry
Working knowledge of and practical experience in some of the following areas:
Business transformation with emerging technology as an enabler
Ability to with Operations teams translate and solutions business expectation into technology implementations
Spend management and analytics
Data analytics to drive data-driven decision-making
Agile methodologies and ability to apply agile principles to project delivery
Category management methodology and strategic sourcing (direct & indirect)
Sustainable and/or agile procurement
Process optimization
Value stream mapping and business process workshop delivery
Operating model development and implementation
Value chain risk management
Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to work with and present to various levels of seniority in an organization
Proven ability to build client relationships identify and address client needs utilize professional networks and community involvement
Analytical mindset and experience in using data processing and dashboarding tools (e.g. Excel Alteryx PowerBI Tableau etc.)
Strategic and creative thinking and problem-solving skills
A high level of professional integrity a commitment to teamwork a strong desire to learn and enthusiasm to motivate others
High degree of initiative and proactive attitude to take ownership of tasks and assignments and accept responsibility for outcomes
Experience in preparing and/or coordinating complex or comprehensive written and verbal materials
An interest in continuous upskilling learning new tools and adapting how you work for a digital world
Why youll love PwC
Were inspiring and empoweringyoull be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work and our continuous development environment will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact and support your wellbeing through a competitive compensation package inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island on the land that is now known as Canada which are the lands of the ancestral treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations Mtis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through and we commit to allyship and solidarity
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 Business Data Analytics Business Performance Metrics Business Transformation Change Management Communication Creativity Embracing Change Emotional Regulation Empathy Epic Software Epic Systems Inclusion Intellectual Curiosity Learning Agility Logistics Management Management Consulting Manufacturing Operations Management Market Research Operating Effectiveness Review Operational Excellence Operational Performance Management (OPM) 18 moreDesired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship
NoGovernment Clearance Required
NoJob Posting End Date
At PwC Canada our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. Were committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.Were committed to providing accommodations throughout the application interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best please let us know during the application process.To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: Be a part of The New Equation.Chez PwC Canada notre atout le plus prcieux cest notre personnel. Et cest en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons cur de crer une communaut quitable et inclusive de professionnels de la rsolution de problmes dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment sa place. Nous savons que lexprience peut prendre diverses formes et pour nous donner confiance au public et rsoudre des problmes importants nest possible que si notre milieu de travail reflte la diversit de la socit dans laquelle nous vivons.Nous tenons rpondre vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande demploi dentrevue et dembauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures dadaptation pour tre parfaitement laise faites-le-nous savoir ltape de la demande demploi.Pour en savoir plus sur linclusion et la diversit chez PwC Canada: Faites partie de La Nouvelle quation.Required Experience:
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