Digital PMO - Canada -CP&I -PMO-Senior Associate

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.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.
  

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 work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. As a Senior Associate, you analyze complex problems, mentor others, and maintain elevated standards while building meaningful client connections and navigating ambiguity. You participate in reviewing project schedules and budgets, perform independent validation of project data, and contribute to the development of project management processes, while leveraging your proficiency in tools like Power BI, Alteryx, and Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to address complex business challenges
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members
• Maintain excellence in project deliverables and client interactions
• Review and analyzing project schedules and budgets
• Conduct independent assessments of project data accuracy
• Utilize tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, and Primavera P6 to enhance project insights
• Contribute to the refinement of project management methodologies
• Engage in risk assessments to identify potential project challenges
  

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years of experience
• PMP Certification
• Oral and written proficiency in English required
  

What Sets You Apart

• Sufficient hands-on entire cycle capital project experience
• Demonstrated experience on large capital projects
• Managing procurement, contracts, supply chain, logistics
• In-depth knowledge of construction and change management
• Analyzing data using Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau
• Proficient working knowledge of Primavera P6
• Interest in participation in AACE
• Fluent in French and English would be an asset
• Commitment to valuing differences and diverse perspectives