Job Description

Line of Service AdvisoryIndustry/Sector Not ApplicableSpecialism PPMManagement Level Senior Associate & 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 isnxe2x80x99t 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 Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

As part of the Portfolio and Program management (PPM) team, you will help manage a multitude of projects, diverse in complexity, domain and technology. You will apply the standard practices and processes ensuring that the program and projects are consistently following the structured Project Management framework & tooling, be it Agile or Waterfall or Hybrid.You will focus on managing project and updating tools used to track, analyze the status of project, overseeing engagement and portfolio metrics and communicating with engagement and firm stakeholders on Project performance.The PPM Hub is a centralized support organization within Consulting National that provides PMO services to engagements within the Consulting Solutions line of service, the goal of which is to promote standardization and consistency and reduce risk through increased accuracy and efficiency, thereby aiding in improved delivery quality, client relationship management, business development, and professional development.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.As a member of the PPM Hub, you will work as part of a team of analytical problem solvers, helping to coordinate, manage, and advise on engagementsxe2x80x99 financials throughout their full lifecycle. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Planning and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within budget.
• Defining clear goals for all aspects of a project and providing detailed specifications for proposed solutions
• Planning and tracking project resources, preparing budgets, monitoring progress, and keeping stakeholders informed
• Ensuring high quality delivery outcomes
• Having a high degree of verbal and written communication skills
• Championing and implementing Scaled Agile (SAFE) practices and methods to improve delivery outcomes
• Taking action to ensure everyone has a voice, inviting opinions from all, and establishing the root causes of issues and tackling them, rather than just the symptoms.
• Anticipating stakeholder needs, and developing and discussing potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realizes they are required.
• Advising stakeholders on relevant technical issues for their business area. - Navigating the complexities of global teams and engagements.
• Building trust with teams and stakeholders through open and honest conversation
• Resolving team impediments with help of the stakeholders to increase the effectiveness of the application of scrum in the organization
• Works well with stakeholders to influence and drive decision making to support organizational project

Experience : 5 + YearsSkills And Attributes for Success

• Strong Project Management and Agile Mindset
• Strong Knowledge of Program Management, Portfolio Management and PMO
• Strong knowledge of Cloud Technology (AWS / Azure)
• Knowledge/ Experience of ERP will be advantage
• Strong communication, presentation and team building skills and experience in producing high quality reports, papers, and presentations
• Ability to positively engage and develop relationships with multiple stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organization skills
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and uncertainty
• Prior Experience of Agile Coach / Scrum Master
• Excellent Communication
• Experience working with Global Clients and good interpersonal skills and communication.

Tools :Jira, MS Office , SharePoint, GSuite, Macros & Google Scripts, Automation, Alteryx, Power BI, PowerApps, Tableau, MPP and other PPM toolsWhat We Look For

• Should possess a client-service mindset and a desire to take on tough and challenging projects. Outstanding research, analytical, and quantitative aptitude, as well as advanced attention to detail, are required for success in this role.

• A team fully equipped to run Program, portfolio management office and perform all the PM processes as per standard procedures and guidelines with capability to re-define and automate processes as required

• Process focused, quality conscious and individual contributors who can work with a variety of people, process and technology challenges

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 SkillsOptional 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 Up to 40%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? NoGovernment Clearance Required? YesJob Posting End Date

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