Finance Program Manager

PwC Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 84,700 - 134,700; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm in Ottawa is seeking a Transformation Risk and Advisory Manager to assist in the assessment of complex digital transformation programs. Key responsibilities include identifying risks, managing client engagements, and ensuring quality deliverables. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in digital transformation, strong project management skills, and relevant certifications. A Bachelor's or Master's in Business is required, along with proficiency in tools like Excel and Jira. A Security Clearance is mandatory for this position.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in delivering and assessing large, digital transformation programs.
• Strong understanding of the digital transformation project/program implementation lifecycle.
• Security Clearance is mandatory for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing large, complex digital transformation programs.
• Identify key transformation program delivery risks.
• Manage all phases of client engagements.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Risk management

Digital transformation knowledge

Education

Bachelor or Master's Degree in Business or related field

Certified Project Manager (PMI PMBOK, APM BOK, PRINCE2, MSP, MoR, Agile)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Jira

Job description

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, you will provide advisory and practical support to teams across a wide range of specialist risk and compliance areas.

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

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

• 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
• Certified Project Manager (PMI PMBOK, APM BOK, PRINCE2, MSP, MoR, Agile, or Benefit Realization) desirable
• Proficiency in use of Excel, Powerpoint, MS Project, Jira
• As a requirement, a Security Clearance is mandatory for all staff engaged on these assignments. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements to obtain this clearance.

The salary range for this position is $84,700 - $134,700. Eligible employees may participate in variable incentive pay programs. Base salary is determined by skills, experience, qualifications, and work location.

A Security Clearance is mandatory for all staff engaged on these assignments. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements to obtain this clearance.