IN_Senior Associate_Project Management_Strategy & Governance_Advisory_Pune

PwC South Africa; Pune District; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

PwC South Africa is seeking an experienced Senior Associate in Advisory to lead cybersecurity program management. You will drive large multi-team initiatives, align requirements with execution plans, and produce governance artefacts for successful delivery.

The role emphasizes budgeting, forecasting, and vendor oversight across global projects. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in program/portfolio management, strong communication, and a background in application development or risk management.

Qualifications

• University degree in technology or related field with MBA preferred.
• PMP/Prince2 certification or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience coordinating large, multi-disciplinary programs with global stakeholders.
• Proven track record in budgeting, vendor management and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Proficiency in managing large-scale projects across teams, coordinate with project teams to understand project requirements and determine key execution plan.
• Preparation of project governance artefacts, resourcing requirements and proper implementation of multiple projects.
• End-to-end project management including budgeting, forecasting, vendor management and risk management.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and collaboration with global stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Portfolio Management

Risk Management

Budgeting & Forecasting

Communication Skills

Agile Experience

Education

Bachelor of Technology

Master of Business Administration

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Risk Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in cybersecurity focus on protecting organisations from cyber threats through advanced technologies and strategies. They work to identify vulnerabilities, develop secure systems, and provide proactive solutions to safeguard sensitive data. In threat intelligence and vulnerability management at PwC, you will focus on identifying and analysing potential threats to an organisation's security, as well as managing vulnerabilities to prevent cyber attacks. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive information and enabling the resilience of digital infrastructure.

Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our 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 for each 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.

Job Description & Summary

Proficiency in managing large-scale projects across teams, coordinate with project teams to understand project requirements and determine key execution plan. Preparation of project governance artefacts, resourcing requirements and proper implementation of multiple projects

• Candidate should have 5+ years of overall experience with dedicated experience of in program/ portfolio management
• Must have excellent communication skills & must be from good educational background
• Must have Application development experience for 4-5 years
• Experience managing BAU projects & Change management
• Candidate must have handled end to end project management including budgeting, forecasting, vendor management, risk management etc.
• Should have understanding and working experience of entire SDLC (Plan - Design – Build – Test – Deploy)
• Should have experience in working with Global stakeholders for reputed companies
• Must have experience managing programs with budgets upwards of 2M Euros
• PMP/ Prince2 certified
• Hands-on Agile experience
• Good to have requirements: Regular MBA
• Experience managing supply chain/ finance projects
• No gaps in education/ experience (gaps if any, must be justifiable)
• Mandatory Skill Sets: Project/Portfolio Management
• Preferred Skill Sets: Data Management & Communications
• Years of Experience required: 5+ Years
• Education Qualification: MBA preferred
• Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
• Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Technology, Master of Business Administration
• Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
• Required Skills Project Management
• Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Cloud Security, Communication, Conducting Research, Creativity, Cyber Defense, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Tooling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption, Inclusion, Information Security, Intellectual Curiosity, Intelligence Analysis, Intelligence Report, Intrusion Detection, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), IT Operations {+ 19 more}
• Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
• Travel Requirements Not Specified
• Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No
• Government Clearance Required? No

Job Posting End Date September 18, 2026