Transformation Risk and Advisory Director

PwC; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 168,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Canada is seeking a Director in the PMO / Project Management Managed Services team to lead transformation programs across IT, compliance, and people change. You will set up and guide transformation teams, drive PMO practices, and shape sales activities within a consultancy context.

The role focuses on large transformations ($100M+ budgets) with an integrated people, process, and technology approach. Expect hybrid work and senior leadership exposure across Canada.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading PMO/PM practices for large transformation programs ($100M+ budgets).
• Hands-on experience delivering large business, compliance and IT transformations with credibility with clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end delivery across multiple consulting projects and teams.
• Lead PMO setup and delivery with progress reporting to C-suite sponsors.
• Manage engagement teams to deliver high-quality deliverables on time and on budget.
• Lead pursuit teams and proposal development for transformation requirements.
• Build relationships to identify large transformation opportunities for PwC.

Skills

PMO leadership

Transformation delivery

Client relationship management

Sales & proposal development

Team leadership

AI and digital trends

Education

MBA or CA (asset)

Program Management certification (asset)

Job description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Conduct and Compliance

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

As a Director in PMO / Project Management Managed Services Team, you will bring deep expertise in transformation delivery across IT, compliance and people change programs. You will be responsible for setting up and leading transformation teams, including the PMO practices, Project Management teams, driving thought leadership and sales activities within a consultancy environment

Our PMO & Project Management Managed Services Team, 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 can support the client from \"strategy to execution\" with their transformation program.

Meaningful work you'll be part of

As a PMO & Project Management Managed Services Director, 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:

• Oversee end-to-end delivery, including project economics, across multiple consulting projects and teams. Lead the engagement team to deliver high-quality results on schedule, within budget, and meeting client and internal standards
• PMO set up and delivery experience including reporting on progress to c-suite sponsors
• Manage an engagement team to the production of quality deliverables on time and on budget and in line with client expectations and internal standards
• Lead pursuit teams and proposal development including innovative approaches and methodologies tailored to address specific client transformation requirements
• Build new relationships and leverage existing relationships within the industry to identify large transformation programs where PwC can take a Transformation Risk & Advisory role
• Building strong networks within the firm to spot help ensure our clients see the best of PwC
• Identify gaps in the market and spot opportunities to create value propositions
• Help clients develop business cases and justifications for transformational projects
• Stay abreast of key industry developments both within Canada and globally
• Understand the operational implications of client's strategies
• Grow and develop our team through hands on training and coaching
• Define and develop new consultant assets and accelerators to support our services
• Promote and encourage others to value difference when working in diverse teams
• Communicate complex material effectively in written and oral formats to various audiences

Experiences and Skills you'll use to solve

• Proven experience in leading PMO / PM practices for large transformation programs / portfolio's ($100M+ budgets)
• Hands-on experience justifying, managing or delivering large business, compliance and IT transformations. Credibility with clients by demonstrating subject matter expertise and knowledge for Transformation delivery and associated key risks
• Ability to develop and manage strategic client relationships while providing the highest quality client work across multiple client projects
• Track record of leading sales activities, including business development, proposal creation, and closing new consulting engagements
• Managing and delivering significant business results that reflects strategic and creative thinking, individual initiative and motivating teams
• Extensive management consulting experience, with knowledge of strategy, operations, technology and AI to drive efficiencies
• Demonstrated thought leadership in transformation delivery, including published insights, speaking engagements, or recognized expertise
• An interest in upskilling for a digital world, technology trends and impacts of AI, an openness to learning new tools and improving operating models
• Excellent leadership, organizational and verbal and written communication skills. Proven leader with extensive abilities to build solid and collaborative relationships with team members, foster a productive teamwork environment, and leverage diverse views
• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences, developing and coaching diverse teams, and ensuring diverse perspectives are heard
• An MBA or CA and Program Management certification or equivalent is considered an asset

PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer

This newly created role reflects our commitment to growth and delivering distinctive value for our clients and stakeholders.

The salary range for this position is $ 168,000 - $218,000. The posted salary