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.Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.
Skills
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
- Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
- Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
- Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
- Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
- Effectively mentor others.
- Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
- Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
- 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 OpportunityWhen 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 will lead and manage multiple complex projects to successful completion, promoting alignment with PMI and Global Advisory standards. As a Manager you will take ownership of project success, guiding your team through structured methodologies while building sturdy relationships with stakeholders and clients. This position presents an exciting opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and make a significant impact on project outcomes in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Oversee multiple complex projects from initiation to completion
- Guide the team in applying structured project management methodologies
- Build and maintain substantial relationships with stakeholders and clients
- Confirm project alignment with PMI and Global Advisory standards
- Monitor project progress and address issues proactively
- Facilitate communication and collaboration among team members
- Identify opportunities for process enhancements and efficiencies
- Maintain accountability for project outcomes and deliverables
What You Must Have
- Bachelor's Degree in a business-related discipline
- 8 years of hands-on project management experience in financial or banking industry
- Proven experience managing multiple medium to large sized complex projects
- Ability to work closely with senior / C level executives
- Experience in coaching and/or mentoring team members
- Oral and written proficiency in English required
What Sets You Apart
- PMP certification
- Demonstrating adaptability to change
- Excelling in negotiation and facilitation
- Building relationships and resolving conflicts
- Leading and managing complex projects
- Coaching and mentoring team members
- Engaging with diverse cultures
- Understanding organizational change management practices
