Transformation Risk Advisory Manager

Pwc Canada•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$84,700 - CA$134,700•Hybrid

About The Position

A career in our Transformation Risk & Advisory practice will provide you with an opportunity to participate in engagements that relate to Digital Transformation Strategies, Transformation Advisory and helping clients manage risks within their large transformation programs. Our team is distinctive in this service offering and helps bring people, process & technologies together to help bring strategic advice to clients involved in digital transformations of $100 Mil and above. Our Transformation Risk & Advisory team is growing and comprises a truly international team, with a wealth of experience in transformation advisory services, program and project delivery and risk management. A key focus for the team currently is to embrace and use the latest digital technologies to enhance our service delivery and successful candidates will be provided with focused training to support the adoption of these technologies. Based on our success in the marketplace, we are looking to expand our team's footprint and support new programs of work. As a Transformation Risk Advisory Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. This position ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member. The most connected firm through activity based working. With connectivity being a key enabler of our strategy, we’re striving to become the most connected firm - connected to the market, to our people and to each other. We’ve adopted Activity Based Working, empowering our people with the flexibility to choose the setting most suitable to accomplish their goals for the day. PwC professionals solve important problems by engaging in a diverse range of activities in our offices, from client sites and our homes, building connections with each other and our clients. Putting the safety of our people and clients first. At this time, PwC does not require, but strongly encourages, full vaccination in order to access its offices. Some of our clients may require vaccination and other restrictions to be in place to access their premises. You may, therefore, be required to be vaccinated and comply with all other restrictions where applicable. We’re committed to providing accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started, so we know you have questions about how and why we use it. At certain points during our recruiting process, we rely on AI to improve your experience. This could be during resume review or curating personalized job recommendations, asking you clarifying questions via a chatbot or during our interview scheduling to improve your experience. Our use of AI helps ensure we combat bias by evaluating candidates equally and fairly, without seeing identity information, such as your name, or gender for example). AI also helps us better predict successful hires by reviewing all applicants for a role and the relationship between your skills, experience and likely success at PwC Canada. While AI supports parts of our recruitment process, final hiring decisions always involve human review. For more information about our use and protection of your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy (https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/privacy-policy.html).

Requirements

Experience in delivering and/or assessing large, digital transformation programs that includes: Leading project/program performance assessments, program gateway reviews, risk-based reviews
Designing the program management and/or program assurance strategies
Strong understanding of the digital transformation project/program implementation lifecycle and associated risks
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively negotiate, problem solve, and influence through verbal and written communications
Proficiency in use of Excel. Powerpoint, MS Project, Jira
A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences, developing and coaching diverse teams, and ensuring diverse perspectives are heard

Nice To Haves

Bachelor or Masters Degree in Business or related field would be consider an asset
Certified Project Manager (PMI PMBOK, APM BOK, PRINCE2, MSP, MoR, Agile, or Benefit Realization) desirable
Fluency in French would be an asset

Responsibilities

Assisting in assessing large, complex digital transformation programs/projects based on prior experience and knowledge of leading practices for successfully delivering transformation programs
Identifying key transformation program delivery risks and providing advice and recommendations for effective mitigation
Analyzing program information/data to identify key insights on program performance and develop recommendations for improvement
Assisting in developing and executing program and project assurance strategies and plans
Managing all phases of client engagements, including supervising PwC teams, ensuring quality of deliverables and managing engagement economics
Assisting in delivering compelling presentations and driving impactful conversations with senior client leaders
Engaging in business development activities, including developing responses to requests for proposals
Pursuing opportunities to develop existing and new skills outside of comfort zone
Coaching others and encouraging them to take ownership of their development
Helping build the practice and deliver on our people value proposition