IN_Senior Manager_PMO_Data and Analytics_Advisory_Pune

PwC; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in India is seeking an experienced Senior Manager - PMO to lead project governance, portfolio management, and execution excellence across strategic programs within Advisory.

You will establish PMO best practices, drive on-time delivery, manage stakeholder communications, and ensure programs align with organizational objectives. The role requires strong governance, budgeting, and cross-functional leadership across multinational teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, or similar project management certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Project Management Office (PMO) function for strategic programs and initiatives.
• Establish and maintain project governance frameworks, methodologies, and standards.
• Oversee project portfolio planning, prioritization, resource allocation, and delivery tracking.
• Monitor project performance through KPIs, dashboards, and executive reporting.
• Drive risk, issue, dependency, and change management processes across projects.
• Collaborate with business leaders, technology teams, and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of objectives.
• Facilitate steering committee meetings, project reviews, and status reporting for senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, controls, and project management standards.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies within project delivery.
• Mentor and coach project managers, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

PMO Development

Active Listening

Agile Scalability

Amazo

Education

BE/B.Tech

MBA

MCA

M.Tech

CA

ICWA

Job description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Data, Analytics & AI

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in data and analytics engineering focus on leveraging advanced technologies and techniques to design and develop robust data solutions for clients. They play a crucial role in transforming raw data into actionable insights, enabling informed decision-making and driving business growth.

In data engineering at PwC, you will focus on designing and building data infrastructure and systems to enable efficient data processing and analysis. You will be responsible for developing and implementing data pipelines, data integration, and data transformation solutions.

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

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager - PMO to lead project governance, portfolio management, and execution excellence across key business initiatives. The role will be responsible for establishing PMO best practices, driving project delivery, managing stakeholder communication, and ensuring alignment of programs with organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Project Management Office (PMO) function for strategic programs and initiatives.
• Establish and maintain project governance frameworks, methodologies, and standards.
• Oversee project portfolio planning, prioritization, resource allocation, and delivery tracking.
• Monitor project performance through KPIs, dashboards, and executive reporting.
• Drive risk, issue, dependency, and change management processes across projects.
• Collaborate with business leaders, technology teams, and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of objectives.
• Facilitate steering committee meetings, project reviews, and status reporting for senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, controls, and project management standards.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies within project delivery.
• Mentor and coach project managers, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Mandatory skill sets

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering , Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, or similar project management certifications preferred.

Preferred skill sets

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across all organizational levels.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience in digital transformation, consulting, IT services, or large enterprise environments.
• Consistent on-time and within-budget delivery of strategic programs.
• Enhanced project visibility through robust governance and reporting.
• Improved portfolio performance and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Standardization of project management practices across the organization.

Years of experience required

2+ years of overall experience with at least 5+ years in PMO leadership roles; proven experience managing large-scale transformation, technology, operational, or business programs; experience working with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams; strong expertise in project governance, portfolio management, budgeting, and stakeholder management.

Education qualification

BE/B.Tech/MBA/MCA/M.Tech/CA/ICWA

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: MBA (Master of Business Administration), Bachelor of Engineering, Master of Engineering

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

PMO Development

Optional Skills

• Accepting Feedback
• Accepting Feedback
• Active Listening
• Agile Scalability
• Amazo