Transformation Risk & Advisory, Program Management Office, Senior Manager

Pwc Canada•Toronto, ON

10d

About The Position

Our transformation risk and advisory practice focuses on assisting clients that are going through large transformations ($100 mil - $5 bil) by providing services that cover transformation strategy, transformation risk management, transformation program management or other related services. The core focus of this team is to work with clients that are going through large transformation programs and help them make these programs successful. We bring an integrated people, process and technology approach to these projects and support the client from “strategy to execution” with their transformation program. As a Transformation Risk & Advisory, Program Management Office, Senior Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.

Requirements

Extensive experience within Transformation Implementation that includes:
Leading implementations of large complex system/transformation initiatives
Drive the design and setup of PMO and rolling out the necessary governance and operational processes to manage the program
Leading performance of project assessments, health checks and program gateway reviews
Managing a program management team to deliver the PMO functions aligned with the designed governance and management controls
End to end delivery with enterprise systems, major transformations, restructuring of an organization or leading large scale transformation initiatives.
Certified Project Manager (PMI PMBOK, APM BOK, PRINCE2, MSP, MoR, Agile, or Benefit Realization)
Understanding of core project management process area (IT governance, quality assurance, or SDLC), project management software/tool, and/or ERP or industry specific application
Prior consulting experience and a strong understanding of how consulting organizations work and have taken part in the sales cycle
Self-motivated to begin and continue tasks committed to achieving project goals
Proven leadership skill with ability to build solid and collaborative relationships with team members, foster a productive teamwork environment, and leverage diverse views
Ability to develop and manage strategic client relationships while providing the highest quality client work
Ability to effectively negotiate, problem solve, and influence through verbal and written communications
Strong abilities to write and deliver proposals to prospective clients
A Security Clearance is mandatory for all staff who’ll be engaged on these assignments. Prior to applying, please review the Government of Canada website to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements to obtain this clearance. This’ll become a condition of your employment with PwC should you receive an offer from us.

Responsibilities

Designing and implementing program governance and program management strategies
Assisting in rolling out leading practice program management services like benefits realization, quality assurance, decision management, document management etc.
Leading the design and set up for PMO, developing and executing program and project assurance strategies and plans, and delivering large complex programs or projects
Working with and presenting to senior program leadership within large scale programs
Leading responses to client proposals and drive impactful conversations with senior client leaders
Pursue opportunities to develop existing and new skills outside of comfort zone
Gathering evidence from the environment you are working in, interpreting and recommending improvements to clients and creating positive outcomes for all parties
Coaching others and encourage them to take ownership of their development
Stay abreast of key industry developments both within Canada and globally
Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct