Project Management Manager - Automotive Consulting

PriceWaterhouseCoopers Pvt Ltd ( PWC ); Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in Pune invites an Associate to join its Automotive Advisory practice. The role focuses on project management and delivery of transformational initiatives for automotive clients, collaborating with cross‑functional teams and engaging with CXO level stakeholders to define and implement solutions.

Candidates with 7+ years in management or business consulting, MBA from a top institute, and a track record of delivering tangible improvements across strategy, supply chain, and operations are

Qualifications

• MBA from a top tier institute.
• 7+ years of experience in Automotive/Strategy/Operations consulting.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional projects.
• Willingness to travel 70–80%.

Responsibilities

• Project Delivery / execution: Lead projects with client C-level and design solutions for the client’s problem statement, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Define deliverable content and secure buy‑in from top management at automotive clients.
• Lead business development opportunities and preparation of winning proposals.

Skills

Project Management

Consulting

Education

MBA (Master of Business Administration)

Certifications in relevant areas

Job description

IN_Associate_Project Management_Automotive_Advisory_Pune

Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Managed Services Management Level Associate

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 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 looking for experienced professionals for our Automotive consulting practice with proven and demonstrated experience in driving transformations with tangible outcomes

Candidate specifications (insert the relevant personal skills here)

• Strong communication skills - written & verbal
• 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
• 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

Project Management

Preferred skill sets

Consulting

Years of experience required

Experience : Years: 7 + 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

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

Degrees/Field of Study required: MBA (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, Business Data Analytics, Business Performance Metrics, Business Transformation, Change Management, Communication, Digital Tooling, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Epic Software, Epic Systems, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Logistics Management, Management Consulting, Manufacturing Operations Management, Market Research, Operating Effectiveness Review, Operational Excellence, Operational Performance Management (OPM), Operations Management {+ 16 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 May 19, 2026