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At PwC, our Operations Consulting professionals help organizations reimagine how they operate - enhancing productivity, improving efficiency, and driving growth. Within our Product Development & Manufacturing (PD&M) practice, you'll focus on transforming how companies innovate, develop, and deliver products. As a Senior Associate, you will play a critical role in delivering strategic insights and practical solutions across industries such as Industrial Manufacturing, Technology, Life Sciences, and Consumer Markets. Collaborate with clients to assess and improve product development strategies, operating models, and innovation pipelines. Broad, cross-functional understanding of and experience with the product development cycle, including timeline estimates, product execution, ability to see downstream effects of design decisions, perform risk assessment, and develop mitigation plans. Expertise with one or more CAD platforms (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, CREO, etc.) Demonstrated ability to learn and utilize PDM and PLM tools (e.g., TeamCenter, PDMworks, WindChill, Bild, Agile, Arena, etc.) Contribute to the design and implementation of digital engineering solutions including PLM and PPM systems. Apply lean product development principles and agile methodologies to reduce cycle times and accelerate time-to-market. Help develop future-state digital engineering blueprints and strategic roadmaps. Cultivate strong client relationships and contribute to thought leadership within the PD&M space. What We’re Looking For Ability to respond effectively to diverse client perspectives and priorities. Creative and structured problem-solving approach using industry-standard methodologies. Critical thinking skills to break down complex systems and processes. Awareness of how your role contributes to broader strategic objectives. Data interpretation skills to support decision-making and drive recommendations. Growth mindset with strong self-awareness and openness to feedback. Comfort with ambiguity and proactive engagement in unclear situations. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (MBA/M.Tech degree preferred) 5–7 years of relevant experience Preferred Industry Experience Industrial: Automotive, Aerospace, Chemicals, Manufacturing, Construction Technology: Hardware, Software, Semiconductor, Telecommunications Life Sciences: Pharma, Biopharma, Medical Devices, Diagnostics Consumer Markets: Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods, Retail Desired Attributes Problem-solving and analytical thinking Financial modeling capabilities Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and document development Strong interpersonal communication skills Team-oriented and client-focused mindset Show more Show less
