Transformation Risk and Advisory Senior Manager

PwC Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 129,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Canada’s Transformation Risk & Advisory practice is seeking a Manager, PMO to help clients navigate large transformation programs from strategy to execution. You’ll design governance, lead program management, and work with senior leaders to deliver outcomes across people, processes, and technology.

This role emphasizes leadership, client relationship building, and the ability to roll out practical PMO frameworks, health checks, and assurance activities.

Qualifications

• Experience with transformation implementation and large programs.
• Ability to lead governance and program management strategies.
• Understanding of IT governance, SDLC, or related processes.
• Self-motivated with strong client relationship skills.
• Experience in sales/support during proposals.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement program governance and management strategies.
• Roll out leading PM services like benefits realization and QA.
• Lead PMO design and deliver large complex programs.
• Present to senior program leadership.
• Support responses to client proposals and drive conversations.
• Develop leadership and coach others.

Skills

PMO governance

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Proposal writing

Education

PM Certification

Job description

Our transformation risk and advisory practice 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 support the client from “strategy to execution” with their transformation program. To learn more about of our Transformation Risk & Advisory practice, check us out at: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/services/risk-assurance/transformation.html

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

As a Transformation Risk & Advisory, Program Management Office, 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:

• Designing and implementing program governance and program management strategies
• Assisting in rolling out leading practice program management services like benefits realization, quality assurance, decision management, document management etc.
• Leading the design and set up for PMO, developing and executing program and project assurance strategies and plans, and delivering large complex programs or projects
• Working with and presenting to senior program leadership within large scale programs
• Supporting responses to client proposals and drive impactful conversations with senior client leaders
• Pursue opportunities to develop existing and new skills outside of comfort zone
• Gathering evidence from the environment you are working in, interpreting and recommending improvements to clients and creating positive outcomes for all parties
• Coaching others and encourage them to take ownership of their development
• Stay abreast of key industry developments both within Canada and globally
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct

Experiences And Skills You’ll Use To Solve

• Experience within Transformation Implementation that includes:
• Leading implementations of large complex system/transformation initiatives
• Drive the design and setup of PMO and rolling out the necessary governance and operational processes to manage the program
• Leading performance of project assessments, health checks and program gateway reviews
• End to end delivery with enterprise systems, major transformations, restructuring of an organization or leading large scale transformation initiatives.
• Certified Project Manager (PMI PMBOK, APM BOK, PRINCE2, MSP, MoR, Agile, or Benefit Realization)
• Understanding of core project management process area (IT governance, quality assurance, or SDLC), project management software/tool, and/or ERP or industry specific application
• Prior consulting experience and a strong understanding of how consulting organizations work and have taken part in the sales cycle
• Self-motivated to begin and continue tasks committed to achieving project goals
• Proven leadership skill with ability to build solid and collaborative relationships with team members, foster a productive teamwork environment, and leverage diverse views
• Ability to develop and manage strategic client relationships while providing the highest quality client work
• Ability to effectively negotiate, problem solve, and influence through verbal and written communications
• Strong abilities to write and deliver proposals to prospective clients

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 $128,900 - $178,900. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

We’re committed to providing accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

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