Digital Operations, Senior Associate

Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Operations Strategy Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in operations consulting specialize in providing consulting services on optimizing operational efficiency and effectiveness. These individuals analyze client needs, develop operational strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive business performance. We are seeking a Senior Associate to support client engagements focused on complex operations and planning decision‑making in highly constrained, mission‑critical environments. This role contributes to both analytical delivery and broader modernization efforts, including process, data, reporting, and system-enabled improvements.

As   a   Digital Operations, Senior Associate ,   unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomes   that ’ ll   elevate your career. You will work closely with Managers and senior team members to translate planning and readiness questions into analytical outputs that inform decision‑making. The role emphasizes strong analytical execution, clear communication of results, and an interest in how analytics is used in real operational decisions.   Your role will include, but   is n’ t   limited to:   Analytical Problem Solving   Support   structuring of   operational,   logistics , and planning challenges as analytical problems under uncertainty.   Contribute to analysis of trade‑offs involving capacity, inventory, risk, service levels, and timing.   Apply quantitative techniques with   appropriate rigor   based on guidance from senior team members.   Applied Modelling & Analysis   Build and support quantitative analyses   including   Supply chain network and flow analysis ,   Inventory planning under uncertainty ,   Capacity, throughput, and bottleneck analysis ,   Scenario and probabilistic analysis using simulation   Support model testing, sensitivity analysis, and validation to ensure outputs are reliable and decision‑relevant.   Technology & Tools   Develop and   maintain   analytics code, models, and supporting documentation.   Work with data from multiple systems and sources.   Support documentation of business rules, data requirements, process flows, and   reporting   logic.   Tools may include Python, R, and SQL; optimization solvers; simulation libraries; and enterprise or cloud data platforms.   Follow governed, auditable analytics and documentation practices.   Team & Stakeholder Support   Work collaboratively within project teams to deliver high‑quality analytical outputs.   Support preparation of materials and insights for client discussions.   Proactively flag data, modelling, or assumption risks to senior team members.   Work effectively with both business and technical stakeholders.

Your skills, knowledge, and experiences are what set you apart.   Here's   what we look for: Degree in operations, industrial/ systems   engineering,   computer science,   or a closely related quantitative field.   A minimum of 5   years of experience   in a relevant field.   Experience applying quantitative or analytical techniques to operations, supply chain, or planning problems in defense, manufacturing, or other asset‑intensive industries.   Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to data quality and assumptions.   Familiarity with enterprise platforms, system integration concepts, data architecture, and digital workflow enablement is an asset.     Candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply    PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer. Additional Requirements   As a requirement, a Security Clearance is mandatory for all staff   who’ll