At PwC, our people in managed services focus on a variety of outsourced solutions and support clients across numerous functions. These individuals help organisations streamline their operations, reduce costs, and improve efficiency by managing key processes and functions on their behalf. They are skilled in project management, technology, and process optimization to deliver high-quality services to clients. Those in managed service management and strategy at PwC will focus on transitioning and running services, along with managing delivery teams, programmes, commercials, performance and delivery risk. Your work will involve the process of continuous improvement and optimising of the managed services process, tools and services.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.
Skills
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.
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Job Summary -
A career in our Managed Services team will give you an opportunity to collaborate with many teams to help our clients implement and operate new capabilities, achieve operational efficiencies, and harness the power of technology. The Cloud Managed Services Operations team within Cloud Managed Services provides support to run the business including the following: financial management, billing and collections, practice communications, business development and sales strategy support, practice budgeting, utilization and leadership support
Minimum Degree Required (BQ) *:
Bachelor’s Degree
Degree Preferred
Required Field(s) of Study (BQ):
Preferred Field(s) Of Study
Minimum Year(s) of Experience (BQ) *:
US
Certification(s) Preferred
Minimum of 0 to 6 years of experience
Required Knowledge/Skills (BQ)
Job Title
: Product & Inventory Master Data Center of Excellence Senior Associate
Location
: Hyderabad/Bangalore
Position Type
: [Full-time/Contract]
Job Summary
The Product & Inventory Master Data Center of Excellence (CoE) Senior Associate plays a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of product and inventory master data within the organization. This position is crucial for supporting key business functions, such as supply chain, procurement, and finance, by optimizing data management processes and enabling informed decision-making through high-quality data. The Senior Associate is responsible for implementing data governance policies, conducting thorough data quality audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance master data workflows. Additionally, this role involves generating analytical reports, providing insights into data trends, and serving as a key point of contact for resolving data-related queries.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of product and inventory data by maintaining and updating master records.
- Analyze and resolve master data issues COTS and custom applications
- Conduct regular audits and validation checks to uphold data integrity, and develop processes to enhance data quality.
- Identify and implement best practices to streamline data management workflows, collaborating with various departments.
- Generate insightful reports and dashboards, analyzing data trends to support strategic decision-making.
- Serve as a liaison between departments to understand data requirements and resolve any master data-related issues.
- Create training materials and maintain documentation to support data management processes and standards.
- Employ data management tools and software to improve data handling processes and participate in system implementation and maintenance.
Required Qualifications
- Strong understanding of master data management principles.
- Proficiency in analytical tools and data management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
- Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
- Effective problem-solving and organizational abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Education And Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- Experience in master data management or similar roles is preferred.
Preferred Knowledge/Skills *:
- Strong understanding of master data management principles and practices. Knowledge of master data systems.
- Comprehensive understanding of master data management principles and practices.
- Experience with data governance and the ability to implement policies that ensure data accuracy and consistency.
- Proficiency in analyzing data sets to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
- Experience with analytical tools and data management systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or other ERP platforms.
- Exceptional attention to detail to ensure data accuracy and integrity across all records.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders across departments.
- Ability to present data findings, recommendations, and reports clearly and concisely.
- Robust problem-solving skills to identify issues and develop practical solutions for data-related challenges.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with data management technologies and tools; experience with ERP systems is often preferred.
- Understanding of data-related technologies and their applications in optimizing data workflows.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
