PricewaterhouseCoopers

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Technology

Specialism

Advisory - Other

Management Level

Manager

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.

About Us: At ETIC, we strive to drive innovation and empower the technology sector by delivering cutting-edge solutions. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to lead our projects and teams to new heights.

Role Overview: The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing technology projects from inception to completion. This individual will lead and manage a diverse team, ensuring project goals are met through effective planning, execution, and evaluation, while embodying the Evolved PwC Professional framework in every aspect of their work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Actively lead project teams with a focus on fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment. Mentor team members to develop their skills and capabilities consistent with the Evolved PwC Professional's emphasis on self-development and teamwork.
• Project Management: Plan, execute, and oversee technical projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and with the desired quality. Utilize project management methodologies to communicate project progress to internal stakeholders effectively.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, understanding their strategic objectives and providing insights that drive value. Engage stakeholders and facilitate discussions that align project outcomes with client expectations.
• Technical Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert in technology and innovation. Leverage industry trends and best practices to inform project strategies and decision-making processes.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the progress and success of projects. Analyse performance data and implement necessary adjustments to ensure continuous improvement.
• Behavioural Transformation: Model the behaviours laid out in the Evolved PwC Professional framework, encouraging a culture of integrity, collaboration, and innovation among team members.

Manager Grade Technical Project Manager Skills

Agile and Lean practices

You understand and can facilitate Agile and Lean methodologies within your team, mentoring team members on best practices. You actively promote these tools and techniques while ensuring your team stays aligned with broader goals. You are open to innovative ideas and maintain awareness of current trends to apply effectively within projects.

Intermediate

Competently identifies suitable Agile and Lean practices to improve project delivery. Encourages experimentation and fosters a culture of continuous improvement within the team.

Waterfall methodologies

You are knowledgeable about waterfall methodologies, such as PRINCE2, and can implement structured project plans. You facilitate communication among stakeholders and ensure adherence to timelines and milestones while managing any risks that arise effectively.

Advanced

Able to define structured project delivery approaches where outcomes are clear. Ensures that proper governance and documentation processes are in place to track project progress.

Communicating between the technical and non-technical

You effectively bridge communication gaps between technical and non-technical stakeholders, fostering mutual understanding. You advocate for your team’s contributions and can navigate project discussions to address ambiguities.

Intermediate

Skilful in interpreting technical language for non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear communication channels are established and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Maintaining delivery momentum

You identify and resolve barriers to ensure project delivery remains on track. You are proactive about tracking risks and dependencies, keeping the team focused on their commitments.

Intermediate

Actively manages the flow of work, ensuring that project teams are empowered and equipped to meet their delivery goals. Facilitates discussions around risks and proactively addresses issues.

Making the process work

You prioritize outcomes and continuously assess processes to identify areas for improvement. You encourage your team to adopt practices that enhance efficiency without sacrificing quality.

Intermediate

Capable of leading teams to adapt processes that maximize value, contributing to a culture of ongoing improvement and innovation.

Planning

You maintain a clear and adaptive approach to project planning, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned with project objectives. You utilize metrics to inform your planning decisions and manage dependencies across teams.

Advanced

Demonstrates competency in balancing strategic planning with daily execution, facilitating clear communication of project timelines and expectations to all involved parties.

Financial management

You assist in managing project budgets, maintaining awareness of expenditures, and ensuring adherence to financial guidelines. You can assess the financial impact of project decisions and report on cost-related outcomes.

Advanced

Gains experience in balancing project costs with strategic value. Capable of monitoring budget adherence and escalating issues when necessary.

Team dynamics and collaboration

You are skilled in building cohesive delivery teams, understanding team dynamics and individual strengths. You motivate team members, ensuring an environment of trust where feedback and collaboration are encouraged.

Advanced

Demonstrates the ability to foster collaborative team dynamics, ensuring that members can effectively communicate, give, and receive constructive feedback while working towards shared goals.

Lifecycle perspective

You understand the various phases of project delivery and can effectively contribute to or oversee them. You help ensure that project outputs meet user needs throughout the lifecycle of development to deployment.

Intermediate

Recognizes key milestones in project lifecycles, ensuring that teams adhere to standards and practices appropriate to each stage of delivery.

Operational management

You help manage operational processes related to project delivery, implementing best practices and tackling operational constraints. You coordinate with operational teams to ensure successful project execution.

Intermediate

Facilitates the operational side of project management effectively, keenly aware of how to work within existing frameworks while pushing for necessary improvements.

Project ownership

You take responsibility for project direction and outcomes, translating user requirements into actionable tasks. You prioritize work within your team, skillfully managing deliverables according to project roadmaps.

Advanced

Capable of leading project teams through various phases while ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Concisely communicates project requirements and objectives to multidiscipline teams.

Strategic ownership

You understand how project objectives align with broader organizational strategies. You work to gain stakeholder buy-in and influence project directions that support strategic outcomes.

Intermediate

Recognizes the importance of strategic alignment in project management and works to ensure that team efforts contribute meaningfully to organizational goals.

User focus

You prioritize understanding user needs, gathering insights to inform project decisions. You collaborate with your team to develop solutions that meet user expectations and facilitate smooth transitions to new products or services.

Advanced

Demonstrates competency in advocating for user needs throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that deliverables are user-oriented and reflective of genuine requirements.

2.2 Desirable Skills

Skill

Description of the skill

Skill level

What the skill level means

Technologist

You possess a solid understanding of user-centric design and digital technologies relevant to your projects. You make informed decisions about technology choices based on user needs and project requirements.

Advanced

Capable of effectively integrating technology solutions within project parameters and understanding their implications on user interactions and overall service delivery.

Understanding constraints

You can identify various constraints affecting projects and navigate them effectively, adapting plans as necessary while ensuring compliance with necessary regulations and standards.

Advanced

Demonstrates awareness of potential project constraints and is proactive in addressing them while upholding important policies and guidelines.

Influencing skills

You engage stakeholders and team members to build consensus and support for project directions. You listen actively, facilitate discussions, and encourage diverse viewpoints to reach balanced solutions.

Advanced

Works effectively with stakeholders, fostering an environment of collaboration and open communication to drive project success through consensus-building efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Engineering, etc.). A master’s degree is a plus.
• Professional Project Management certification PMP/PRINCE2, PgMP/PfMP/ACP/PSM/CSM/SAFe is a plus
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management within the technology sector with minimum 8 years of overall experience.
• Proven experience leading and managing teams, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of technical project management methodologies and tools.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle
• Understanding of running projects in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) , AI , Data analytics, Cloud or Security is a plus
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and effectively manage competing priorities.
• ce), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Business Process Improvement, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Costing, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, IT Project Lifecycle, Learning Agility, Optimism, Process Mapping, Process Standardization, Professional Courage, Program Management, Project Budgeting, Project Coordination, Project Delivery {+ 24 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

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