Job Description

Line of Service AdvisoryIndustry/Sector Not ApplicableSpecialism OperationsManagement 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.*Why PWCAt PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more .At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firmxe2x80x99s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. " & Summary: At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. Wexe2x80x99re a network of firms in 157 countries with more than 300,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in Assurance, Advisory and Tax services.Within Advisory, PwC has a large teamthat focus on transformation in Government through Digital inclusion. The open position is for a candidate who desires to work with government clients and bring about a change in society. A successful candidate will be expected to work pro-actively and effectively on multiple client engagements over the period of time and take ownership of the entire project delivery he/she entrusted with.Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the procurement strategy for IT solutions, software, hardware, and services.
• Draft and refine Request for Proposals (RFPs), Scope of Work (SoW), and contractual documents.
• Ensure compliance with government procurement regulations and best practices.
• Evaluate vendor proposals based on technical and financial assessments.
• Negotiate contract terms, SLAs (Service Level Agreements), and pricing with vendors.
• Work closely with legal, finance, and IT teams to ensure transparent procurement processes

Note xe2x80x93 Project location will be Vijayawada.Mandatory skill sets:

• Strong knowledge of government procurement regulations.
• Experience in IT contract management, vendor evaluation, and negotiations.
• Familiarity with low-code/no-code platforms, AI procurement, and cloud services.
• Understanding of cost-benefit analysis, budgeting, and risk mitigation in IT procurements.

Preferred skill sets:

• Strong knowledge of government procurement regulations.
• Experience in IT contract management, vendor evaluation, and negotiations.
• Familiarity with low-code/no-code platforms, AI procurement, and cloud services.
• Understanding of cost-benefit analysis, budgeting, and risk mitigation in IT procurements.

Years of experience required:8 to 10 yearsEducation qualification:B.E./ B.Tech./ MCA/ MBA and Certification (Any industry standard Cloud Certification like, AWS / GCP / CCCP, etc.)Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of EngineeringDegrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)Required Skills IT ProcurementOptional 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 RequirementsAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?Government Clearance Required?Job Posting End Date

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