Transformation Assurance | Manager or Senior Manager

At PwC Australia, we help organisations navigate complex transformation journeys with confidence. As a Transformation Assurance Manager or Senior Manager  you’ll play a vital role in providing independent challenge and advice over major projects and programs. You will help clients across sectors such as financial services, retail, energy  and large corporates to deliver successful, sustainable change.  

Why PwC?  

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health—giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential.  

Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future.  

What you’ll do:  

In our Transformation Assurance team, your impact will lead and manage project assurance and advisory engagements across a diverse portfolio of transformation projects, programs and portfolios using strong project management and risk expertise to ensure the delivery of high-quality outcomes.  

This includes:   

• Reviewing and analysing critical project/program artefacts (including risk reports, business cases, business requirements documents, or project plans) .  

• Identifying key risks to success of projects/programs.   

• Leading client engagements, including fieldwork interviews and final presentations of key findings to senior executives and board members.   

• Overseeing the delivery of formal reports, including detailed analysis and recommended solutions.   

• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, acting as their trusted advisor during transformation activities and ensuring that quality assurance advice aligns with their strategic objectives.   

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop proposals and find innovative solutions that bring different parts of the PwC firm together to solve important problems for our clients.   

• Mentoring and coaching junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development, with a focus on enhancing project management capabilities.   

• Staying up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to deliver cutting-edge insights to our clients.  

What we’re looking for:   

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager, with a strong background in project management and financial services looking to apply their skills in an advisory capacity. You will join our fast-growing team, known for its great culture, and lead our efforts in guiding clients through leading transformation initiatives across Australia. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality assurance advice and recommendations that drive successful change outcomes.  

You’ll help solve complex problems by using your skills/experience in:   

• Delivering complex strategic transformation programs within the Financial Services industry (desired) – in project/program management roles or related disciplines (including change management, business analyst, or benefits/finance management). 

• Proactively identifying project risks and finding appropriate solutions. You have an advanced understanding of project management methodologies, and feel comfortable leading project, program and portfolio reviews.  

• Business development – building and maintaining relationships across the industry and experience preparing proposals.  

• Leading teams and project managing a full range of activities including the planning, testing, reviewing and reporting stages on large and complex client engagements.   

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.   

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of effectively engaging with clients and team members.  You have experience working with senior stakeholders (e.g. Executives). 

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.   

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Agile, Prosci Change Management) are an advantage.   

• Specific experience in Financial Services/Banking or major ERP programs is desired.  

• Consulting experience is desired.  

What you’ll gain:   

• The opportunity to work with leading organisations and cutting-edge technology that challenge and expand your expertise.  

• Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work—balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.  

• Clear paths for career progression supported by continuous learning and leadership development.  

• Generous leave entitlements including four weeks’ annual leave and float public holidays to support your work-life balance.  

• A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.  

• We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here.  

Ready to grow here and go further? Join PwC Australia as a Transformation Assurance Senior Manager or Manager  and make an impact that goes beyond the expected. Apply now and take your next step with a team shaping the future.  

We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.  

No Agencies Please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications direct from individuals.