Experienced Associate – Sustainability Strategy & Operations (S&O) – Capital Projects and Infra[...]

PwC Acceleration Center India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in Bengaluru seeks an Experienced Associate in Sustainability Strategy & Operations. You'll collaborate with clients to enhance project outcomes in sustainability, optimize capital allocation, and contribute to infrastructures' sustainability solutions. Candidates must possess a Master's degree and 2 years of relevant experience, along with proficiency in English. Certifications in project management and familiarity with analytics tools will set you apart.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience required.
• Oral and written proficiency in English essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to improve project outcomes in sustainability.
• Assist in optimizing capital allocation and project controls.
• Contribute to delivering sustainable solutions in infrastructure.
• Engage in transformative projects impacting the industry.

Skills

Learning mindset

Diverse perspective appreciation

High performance habits

Effective communication

Information synthesis

Commercial awareness

Professional standards adherence

Education

Master's Degree in Business Administration

Tools

PMP

CAPM

Primavera P6 Professional

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Experienced Associate – Sustainability Strategy & Operations (S&O) – Capital Projects and Infrastructure

At PwC, our people in sustainability focus on integrating environmental, social, economic, and governance considerations into business strategies and operations. They provide guidance and support to organisations by managing sustainability risks, identifying opportunities, and driving positive social and environmental impact. In sustainability strategy at PwC, you will analyse client needs, provide consulting services across different strategic areas, and offer guidance and support to help clients develop and implement effective strategies that align with their sustainability objectives.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.

Skills

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the firm’s code of conduct and independence requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to improve project outcomes in sustainability.
• Assist in optimizing capital allocation and project controls.
• Contribute to the delivery of sustainable solutions in infrastructure.
• Develop knowledge in sustainability practices through project involvement.
• Engage in transformative projects that impact the industry.
• Support team members in achieving project goals.
• Uphold professional standards in sustainability initiatives.
• Participate in discussions to enhance project strategies.

What You Must Have

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration.
• 2 years of experience.
• Oral and written proficiency in English required.

What Sets You Apart

• PMP, CAPM, Primavera P6 Professional, Power BI or Tableau certifications.
• Understanding capital project lifecycle and project management tools.
• Experience with project scheduling and monitoring tools.
• Reviewing and redesigning processes for efficiency.
• Identifying cost reduction opportunities and capital allocation.
• Utilising analytics and visualization tools for reporting.
• Engaging diverse stakeholders effectively.
• Applying AI tools in sustainability and infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with contracting strategies and vendor optimisation.