Transformation Delivery & Execution Consultant (PPM)

Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary 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. Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others. Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems. Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts. Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy. Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing. Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas. Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations. 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. About PwC SATIC and the Role   PwC’s South Africa Technology & Innovation Centre (SATIC) is a strategic delivery hub within PwC’s global network, supporting large-scale transformation programmes through human-led, technology-enabled delivery.   As part of   PwC   Ireland ’s   Transformation Pillar’s Portfolio & Programme Management (PPM) capability, you will support the successful delivery of complex business and technology-enabled transformation programmes for   Irish   clients.   The PPM capability provides the delivery discipline, governance,   planning   and control   required   to move complex programmes from strategy through to execution. Our teams work across Programme Management, Project Management and Project Management Office (PMO) delivery, helping clients navigate complexity, manage delivery   risk   and realise sustainable business value.   At Senior Associate level, you will take ownership of defined PMO and programme delivery activities, working closely with client teams and senior programme stakeholders to   maintain   delivery momentum, provide effective programme control and ensure that high-quality information supports decision-making.

As a Senior Associate, you will:   Deliver and take ownership of PMO and programme management activities across complex transformation programmes.   Develop,   maintain   and actively manage integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, risks,   issues   and actions.   Maintain RAID logs and other core programme controls, proactively   identifying   emerging delivery risks and escalating concerns appropriately.   Coordinate programme governance and reporting cycles, ensuring that programme information is   accurate ,   timely   and   decision-useful .   Produce high-quality status reports, governance materials, executive   presentations   and programme updates suitable for senior client and leadership audiences.   Support the development and maintenance of key programme