Digital PMO- PMO- Senior Associate

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

PPM

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job 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 isn’t 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.

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 Services. In our innovative hubs, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.

As part of the Project Portfolio Management team you plan and oversee projects to achieve timely completion within budget, define 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

- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

- 5+ years of experience

- Certifications: PMP, CAPM, Prince2, and Agile certifications (e.g., ACP, CSM, SAFe)

- Proficient Project Management and Agile Mindset

What Sets You Apart

- Bachelor's Degree

- Excelling in client-service mindset

- Exceptional research and analytical skills

- Advanced attention to detail

- Managing program and portfolio management office

- Innovating and automating processes

- Process-focused and quality-conscious

- Contributing individually in diverse environments

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

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