Program Strategist-Manager

PwC • Charlotte, NC

9d

About The Position

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. Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system. Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion. Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables. Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same. Effectively mentor others. Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members. Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate. 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 Opportunity As part of the Project Portfolio Management team you will manage the delivery of technology transformation projects, ensuring successful outcomes across complex environments. As a Manager you will lead project planning and execution, overseeing resources and budgets while promoting collaboration and innovation. This role presents a unique opportunity to leverage your knowledge in AI and emerging technologies to drive impactful change within the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 5 years of experience

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrating leadership in technology transformation projects
• Managing large-scale, cross-functional programs in technology or digital transformation
• Managing end-to-end delivery of AI-enabled projects
• Leading project planning and milestone tracking
• Overseeing budgets and vendor coordination
• Monitoring project health and managing risks
• Utilizing data for performance evaluation
• Coaching team members and promoting collaboration
• Understanding Agile and hybrid project management
• Curiosity about AI and emerging technologies

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of technology transformation projects
• Oversee project planning and execution to secure success
• Allocate resources and manage budgets effectively
• Promote collaboration and innovation within project teams
• Leverage knowledge in AI and emerging technologies
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Secure successful outcomes across complex environments
• Mentor team members and support their development

Benefits

• PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees