Product Development - Digital Engineering - Senior Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers•Indianapolis, NY

About The Position

At PwC, our people in operations consulting specialise in providing consulting services on optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. These individuals analyse client needs, develop operational strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive business performance. In product development and manufacturing at PwC, you will specialise in improving product development and manufacturing processes. You will work closely with clients to analyse product development lifecycles, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies to enhance speed to market, reduce costs, and improve quality. Working in this area, you will also provide guidance on implementing lean manufacturing principles, optimising supply chain integration, and leveraging digital technologies. 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.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree
Intimate knowledge and experience with and a proven record of success in leading or facilitating project management or client consultations in the areas of product development and manufacturing, preferably for a global network of professional services firms.
Intimate knowledge and experience with and a proven record of success directing efforts in advisory services in the following capability areas: Technical solution architecture for one or more of these technologies : Apriso, Ortems, Ignition or 3DSpark Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX), Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, SAP PLM; PLM Blueprint & Design for the above technologies Digital Engineering/ PLM Strategy Development Digital Engineering Application (PLM, ALM, PPM) Configuration and Deployment Engineering Decision Support & Analytics; Engineering Cloud Solutions; Product Development Strategy & Operations Connected Products / Platforms / Service
Ability to build, maintain, and utilize networks of client relationships
Advanced problem solving and analysis skills
Advanced spreadsheet, presentation and document development skills
Detailed value case development skills
Ability to interpret financial statements
Engaging interpersonal skills
Collaborative and ‘can-do’ mindset
Financial modeling skills
Ability to influence and shape thinking of peer level and Director level client resources
Program/Project leadership skills - ability to lead complex multi-workstream projects
Manages unstructured situations, anticipating client needs and developing solutions
Ability to develop/coach resources and guide careers of team members
Client presentation skills
Proposal & pricing development skills
Ability to respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
Ability to use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
Ability to use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
Ability to understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
Ability to develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
Ability to use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
Ability to interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
Ability to 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.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree

Responsibilities

Provide consulting services on optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Analyse client needs, develop operational strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive business performance.
Specialise in improving product development and manufacturing processes.
Work closely with clients to analyse product development lifecycles, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies to enhance speed to market, reduce costs, and improve quality.
Provide guidance on implementing lean manufacturing principles, optimising supply chain integration, and leveraging digital technologies.
Build meaningful client connections, and learn how to manage and inspire others.
Navigate increasingly complex situations.
Anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and deliver quality.
Ask questions and use moments of ambiguity as opportunities to grow.