IN_Associate_Cost Optimization_Automotive_Advisory_Gurgaon

PwC India; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC India is seeking an Associate in Advisory with a focus on Automotive / Future of Mobility. You will manage CXO-level engagements, design client solutions, and drive delivery across cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes strategy, supply chain, and transformation initiatives in India’s automotive sector. Candidates should have MBA, strong analytical and presentation skills, and willingness to travel extensively.

Qualifications

• Strong presentation and CXO-facing skills
• Analytical skills required
• Delivery of tangible value on projects
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects
• Advanced MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint skills
• High integrity and business acumen
• Willingness to travel 70–80% per month
• Professional networking skills
• Sharp focus on quality delivery
• Ability to develop/customize client solutions
• Maturity to handle pressure and unstructured situations
• High initiative and commitment

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance to the firm’s standards, processes and policies
• Project Delivery/ execution: lead projects with C-level clients; design solutions and manage delivery with quality
• Business Development: lead opportunities, diagnostics and winning proposals
• Automotive domain development: assets, methodologies, POVs, white papers and industry collateral

Skills

Presentations

Analytical skills

Deliver value on projects

Project leadership

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Integrity & credibility

Commercial acumen

Willingness to travel

Networking

Quality delivery

Solution customization

Thrive in unstructured environments

Initiative & drive

Education

MBA (Master of Business Administration)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in operations consulting specialise in providing consulting services on optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. These individuals analyse client needs, develop operational strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive business performance.

As an operations consulting generalist at PwC, you will possess a broad understanding of various aspects of operations consulting. You will provide comprehensive guidance and support to clients in optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. Working in this area, you will analyse client needs, develop operational solutions, and offer recommendations tailored to specific business requirements.

Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes forour clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences foreach other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.

Candidate Specifications

• Strong presentation skills and experience of having dealt with CXO level
• Strong analytical skills
• Delivery of tangible value on projects
• Ability to lead projects across cross-functional teams
• A dvanced knowledge of MS Excel, Word, Power Point
• The individual should possess and demonstrate high integrity and credibility as perceived by all those with whom s/he will work
• The individual should have strong intellect coupled with proficient commercial instincts and business acumen
• The individual must be willing to travel 70-80% in a month and flexible to adopt to a demanding lifestyle
• Professional networking skills
• Sharp focus on quality delivery
• Ability to develop / customize solutions relevant to client
• Able to thrive in relatively unstructured situations, m aturity and ability to handle pressure
• High initiative and drive, positive attitude and high commitment

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Managed Services

Management Level

Associate

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance to the firm’s standards, processes and policies

Responsibilities :

Key responsibilities of the role may include: Project Delivery / execution : Work with client C-level and l ead projects - design solutions applicable to client's problem statement and manage delivery of work products with the right levels of quality. D efin e deliverable content and facilitate buy-in of proposed solutions from top management levels at various automotive clients. 2. Business Development : Lead business development opportunities, conducting diagnostics and preparation of winning proposal s 3. Automotive Domain Development : Lead development of assets and methodologies, development of point-of-view, research or white papers, development of marketing collateral, and publication s in industry periodicals

Mandatory skill set s: Cost Optimization

Preferred skill sets : Consulting

Years of Experience Required

Experience :

Years: 1 + years of experience across stated areas below I deally experience with Management or Business consulting firms related with Automotive /Future of Mobility Strategy , Innovation & Operations consulting. Alternatively, experienced professionals working with India’s top automotive companies with experience in strategy, supply chain, manufacturing, sales or marketing functions. We are looking for candidates with demonstrated experience in delivering tangible improvements in automotive OEM and component companies in India. Areas of previous experience – across 1 or more of the following:

• Strategy consulting
• Sales & marketing performance improvement
• Innovation Management
• Digital transformation
• Supply chain transformation
• Organization structure & productivity improvement
• C ost reduction across multiple levers in manufacturing e.g. raw material consumption, manpower cost, maintenance cost, spares & consumables cost, and energy & utility cost
• Data driven interventions for sales, marketing, manufacturing , supply chain

Education qualification

Education : MBA from a top tier institute; Any certification on any of the above areas would be preferred

Degrees/Field of Study required

MBA (Master of Business Administration)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

April 12, 2026