Manager Strategy Operations Strategy – Bangalore

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Job Description & Summary

Role Overview

Designation: Manager
Location: Bengaluru India

Note: Employee to be based in Bengaluru only; minimum 4 days/week in office

As the project owner in Bengaluru you will run a delivery pod executing enterprise & functions strategy engagements mentoring senior/experienced associates and partnering with the Senior Manager and US engagement leaders. You will convert ambiguous problems into structured workplans ensure quality deliverables and support talent development.

What does this role entail

Our Management Consulting team works with our global clients to advise and design growth operational and customer-focused strategies for sustainable competitive advantage. Our thought leadership and unparalleled experience help clients turn formidable challenges into market advantage across the value chain and around the globe. Additionally our extensive expertise in various industries allows us to serve clients with consulting services with a focus on the most profitable elements of the value chain to create scalable businesses that will deliver increased sustainable profits.

Our Management Consultants work with the client and project teams to support global engagements from India through activities that are driven towards delivering results conduct analyses and develop insights prepare excel models analyze large sets of data capture as-is processes prepare work plans design to-be processes support project leads work directly with client teams and facilitate meetings to enable decision making organize and prepare recommendations on client issues and participate actively in new business development thought leadership and firm building

Competency Overview: Enterprise & Functional Strategy

The Operations Strategy team works with clients across industriessupporting engagements -

• Developing enterprise and functional strategy (operating model supply chain manufacturing & service operations) in partnership with C-suite executives
• Conducting operational due diligence to assess process and technology landscapes and create POVs
• Advising clients on transformationoperating model redesign network optimization S&OP/planning logistics inventory sourcing & procurement
• Developing future state strategies for Operations driven digital transformation (analytics automation GenAI)

Job Description

• Plan & lead projects / workstreams
  • Convert problem statements into plans estimates and storyline
  • Own project deliverables manage scope schedule and timelines
• Teaming & quality
  • Review outputs provide feedback and align with stakeholders
• Innovation & growth
  • Develop reusable collateral including templates frameworks GenAI agents etc.
  • Support proposals and pursuits

Core responsibilities of Manager would entail (but not limited to)

As part of the team youll collaborate with experienced consultants and industry professionals to help clients address complex business challenges. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Plan & deliver workstreams (assessment design roadmap) across operations topics; manage scope schedule budget and risks
• Lead 2-3 team pod; delegate effectively review project deliverables for quality and provide actionable feedback
• Develop financial models for synergy savings one-time costs stranded costs for separation and integration
• Recommend enterprise architecture solutions and systems based on industry leadingpractices and past experiences
• Recommend technology restructuring considerations (transformation integration separation or carve-out) across key strategy pillars
• Client interaction: own daytoday communications; present findings facilitate workshops and manage stakeholder alignment
• Analysis & design: lead data analysis process mapping hypothesis testing and option evaluation; ensure clear storylines and business cases
• Methods & standards: reuse and enhance firm frameworks templates and benchmarks; uphold code of conduct and independence requirements
• Collaboration: coordinate handoffs with Mexico hub and US teams; drive reuse and consistent ways of working

Knowledge Preferred:

Candidates are expected to demonstrate foundational knowledge in one or more areas of technology along with strong analytical skills to effectively understand and address client needs:

Must-have skills

• Lead and manage global delivery teams by translating expectations from US engagement teams into actionable workplans and reviewing AC outputs for quality
• Oversee multiple project workstreams from planning through completion aligned to client objectives and PwC standards
• Connect complex systems and identify interdependencies across operations supply chain and business functions
• Apply advanced analytical and problem solving skills to assess performance and design transformation roadmaps
• Develop and evaluate data driven business cases to quantify impact and support strategic decisions
• Act as a trusted partner to US engagement teams and client stakeholders across time zones
• Coach mentor and upskill team members; uphold PwCs standards Code of Conduct and values of integrity and inclusion

Good-to-have skills

• Identify opportunities for value creation cost optimization and business growth
• Utilize GenAI tools automation platforms and digital analytics to enhance productivity and insight generation
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement within project delivery and internal practice development

Your opportunities at PwC

Learn: Develop business acumen technical and technology skills

Apply: Diverse opportunities to showcase your skills in a supportive environment

Grow: Harness your leadership potential to expand your career

Eligibility criteria

• MBA from a premier B-School
• 710 years total experience with 2-4 years in operations/supply chain strategy or performance improvement; 13 years leading consulting teams
• Demonstrated success leading analysts/associates and managing multifunctional clients to outcomes

Travel Requirements

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