Transformation Risk and Advisory Manager

Pwc Canada•Ottawa, ON

73d

About The Position

At PwC, our people in risk and compliance focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients, providing advice, and solutions. They help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively. As a risk management generalist at PwC, you will provide advisory and practical support to teams across a wide range of specialist risk and compliance areas. 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. Meaningful work you’ll be part of As a Transformation Risk and Advisory, Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 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 Managing a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties 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 Upholding the firm's code of ethics and business conduct

Requirements

Extensive 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
Bachelor or Masters Degree in Business or related field
Proficiency in use of Excel. Powerpoint, MS Project, Jira
As a requirement, 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.

Nice To Haves

Certified Project Manager (PMI PMBOK, APM BOK, PRINCE2, MSP, MoR, Agile, or Benefit Realization) desirable

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
Managing a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties
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
Upholding the firm's code of ethics and business conduct