Acceleration Center - MST - Project Management - Senior Analyst
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Senior AssociateJob 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.
Focused on relationships you are building meaningful client connections and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations you are growing your personal brand deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity you are comfortable when the path forward isnt clear you ask questions and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.
Examples of the skills knowledge and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
- Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives needs and feelings of others.
- Use a broad range of tools methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
- Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
- Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
- Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
- Use reflection to develop self awareness enhance strengths and address development areas.
- Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
- Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firms code of conduct and independence requirements.
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 our innovative hubs youll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. Youll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.
As part of the Project Management team you plan and oversee projects to achieve timely completion within budget defizne clear goals and provide thorough specifications for proposed solutions. As a Senior Associate you analyze complex problems mentor others and maintain exemplary standards while building client relationships and developing a deeper understanding of the business context. You focus on relationship building managing others navigating complexity and personal growth leveraging your adept project management and agile mindset and engaging with global clients.
Responsibilities
- Plan and oversee projects to achieve timely completion and adherence to budget
- Define clear objectives and provide thorough specifications for proposed solutions
- Track project resources prepare budgets and monitor progress
- Keep stakeholders informed throughout the project lifecycle
- Confirm delivery outcomes meet quality standards
- Build and maintain enduring client relationships
- Mentor and guide team members to foster growth
- Navigate complex situations with an agile mindset
What You Must Have
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Engineering (Industrial Systems Architecture Systems Telecommunications Electronic etc.) or Business (Finance Economics Management Information Systems (MIS) Business Administration
- 4years of experienceinprojectmanagementoperations preferablyattopcompanies. Experienceattopconsulting firm is a plus.
- Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP)or CAPMand Scrum Master
- Proficient Project Management and Agile Mindset
Preferred Knowledge/Skills:
Demonstrates proven thorough knowledge & understanding of clients and provides delivery effectiveness in the following five primary areas:
- Enterprise Program Management - working in the assessment of client needs and capabilities
- Providing tools methodologies and guidance toestablishor improve client delivery
- Supporting delivery planning scoping dependency/risk management resources deployment quality control and reporting
- Strategy Governance and Management - supporting the team in providing advice and oversight to clients in evaluation of delivery alternatives andassistingin structuring a plan & mobilizing resources to deliver outcomes
- Supporting delivery execution through evaluation of delivery roadmaps and providing recommendations for effectiveness
Planning & Execution Management
- Demonstrating proven abilities and success as a team leader
- Creating a positive environment by monitoring workloads of the team while meeting client expectations
- Respecting the work-life quality of team members
- Providing candid meaningful feedbackin a timely manner
- Keeping leadership informed of progress and issues
- Developing a delivery roadmap
- Defining work to be completed
- Defining timeline and duration of activities
- Analyzing and overseeing the execution of the schedule to ensure contractual obligations are met
Financial & Value Management
- Advising clients on IT and/or compliance issuesandthe overall best course of action while considering cost effortriskand potential outcomes
- Facilitating agreement on approachmethodologiesand tools to promote alignment with clients strategic objectives
- Establishing plan to increase delivery governance
Asset Management
- Possessing a clear end-to-end understanding of the procurement process
- Establishing thatappropriate lifecycleresourcing training toolingsupportand documentation is delivered with a formal project sign-off from all key stakeholders
Communication & Knowledge
- Demonstrating proven abilities and success withidentifyingand addressing client needs
- Activelyparticipatingin client discussions and meetings
- Communicating a broad range of Firm services
- Managing projects including preparing conciseaccuratedocuments and balancing project economics management with the occurrence of unanticipated issues
SoftSkills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey information clearly and effectively to different audiences
- Ability toidentifyissues analyze situations and develop effective solutions
- Flexibility to adjust to changing circumstances and new challenges
- Self-managed and requiring little supervision
- Collaborating well with others sharing responsibilities and supporting team members
- Building andmaintainingpositive relationships with all project stakeholders to ensure alignment and support
- Self-directed and Self-motivated
- Analytical and Detail-oriented
- Understanding and managing ones emotions as well as empathizing with others to foster strong working relationships
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time ensures that project deadlines are met without compromising quality.
Travel Requirements
Up to 20%Job Posting End Date
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
