Project Manager London, England
Job description
Operate
Be it support with regulation, risk or compliance, Operate delivers. Human-led and tech-powered, it is the backbone of PwC’s unique approach to operational delivery - Execution Managed Services. Harnessing the power of tech and data, we work with some of the most recognisable organisations worldwide, wherever they need us to be. We deliver sustained outcomes through our managed solutions, as well as transforming and running complex operational processes that often create challenges or hinder client progress. Underpinning all of this is our commitment to ensuring our people are equipped with tomorrow's skills to drive success for our clients today.
About the Team
The Change Cluster is made up of three key areas - Supply Chain and Operations, Change Managed Capacity and Change Managed Services. We provide hands-on delivery capability, backed-up by tried and tested technology, methodologies and infrastructure to assist clients with their projects and programmes using a model that is cost effective and scalable.
Skills and Experience
Previous extensive experience in project management.
Expert knowledge of project management and key artefacts e.g. planning, RAID management, budgeting and forecasting, and strong communication skills.
An influential leader with the ability to mobilise, inspire, and lead teams and who is highly competent at connecting across organisational, programme, and project levels.
Ability to promote new ideas and services by applying knowledge of the industry/sector and societal trends to create value for clients and broader stakeholders.
Strong business acumen and ability to build an understanding of the business, to develop a deep understanding of business needs, to build and shape delivery plans.
Comfortable working with, presenting to, and facilitating decisions among senior stakeholders.
Able to ask the right questions and appropriately challenge the status quo.
Role description and responsibilities
We’re looking for experienced Project Managers with a breadth of experience working on large-scale transformation projects who will work with key internal and external stakeholders, and be responsible for the overall project management / execution of engagements, ensuring high class delivery across our business and to our clients. We are particularly keen to attract people with project management experience from multiple sectors such as Financial services, Technology, IT and Utilities. Key Responsibilities will include:
Mobilise and lead cross-functional teams across our client programmes.
Responsible for the overall planning and execution of large, complex, and strategically significant client programmes.
Drive and maintain senior leadership and client engagement.
Implement appropriate governance structures.
Drive standardisation and best in class quality through the use of our accredited framework and methodologies ( ie Agile )
Manage project budgets and financial forecasting.
Contribute to our growth strategy to design and plan initiatives and to shape delivery.
Identify opportunities for the business and take action to implement them.
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The skills we look for
In addition to our global framework, the PwC Professional, there are a number of key Operate behaviours you'll be evaluated against during our assessment process. You can read about these here.
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