Senior Associate – Product Development - Digital Engineering

PwC Acceleration Center India; Andhra Pradesh; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm seeks a Senior Associate in Product Development to enhance business operations through digital engineering. You’ll collaborate with clients to improve product strategies and lead transformation initiatives, leveraging your expertise in product lifecycle management and connected platforms. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 4-7 years of relevant experience in consulting, particularly in automotive, manufacturing, and life sciences sectors. This is a full-time position located in Andhra Pradesh, India.

Qualifications

• Senior Associate: 4-7 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in Digital Engineering Strategy & Roadmap Development.
• Comfort with ambiguity and proactive engagement.
• Experience with digital engineering tools and lean/agile methods.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to improve product development strategies.
• Identify process inefficiencies and lead transformation initiatives.
• Support development of cloud-based engineering platforms.
• Support cloud-based engineering platforms and analytics tools deployment.
• Apply lean product development and agile practices to reduce cycle times.
• Guide clients on building connected product ecosystems and scalable digital platforms.
• Interpret data to generate actionable insights and performance improvements.
• Work cross-functionally to support engineering decision-making and lifecycle integration.
• Develop future-state digital engineering roadmaps and client-facing thought leadership.
• Cultivate strong client relationships and contribute to practice growth.

Skills

Problem-solving and analytical thinking

Financial modeling capabilities

Proficiency with Excel

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Team-oriented and client-focused mindset

Interpersonal skills

Team-oriented

Client-focused

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PTC Windchill

Siemens Teamcenter

SAP-PLM

MBSE

Engineering Cloud Solutions

Data Infrastructure

Windchill

Teamcenter

Dassault Systemes

SAP-PLM

Infor Optiva

Trace One Devex

Job description

Senior Associate – Product Development - Digital Engineering

Industry: Management Consulting

Job Family: Physical Product Development and Manufacturing (PPDM)

Specialism: Operations

Management Level: Senior Associate / Associate

Job Summary: At PwC, our Operations Consulting professionals help organizations reimagine how they operate—enhancing productivity, improving efficiency, and driving growth. Within our Product Development & Manufacturing (PD&M) practice, you'll focus on transforming how companies innovate, develop, and deliver products. We leverage Digital Engineering (DE) to modernize and optimize the end-to-end product lifecycle—enabling faster innovation, stronger cross-functional collaboration, and smarter, data-driven decisions. Our approach integrates advanced digital tools, agile methodologies, and lean operational strategies to help clients bring high-quality products to market efficiently and competitively. As a Senior Associate, you will play a critical role in delivering strategic insights and practical solutions across industries such as Industrial Manufacturing, Technology, Life Sciences, and Consumer Markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to assess and improve product development strategies, operating models, and innovation pipelines.
• Identify process inefficiencies and lead transformation initiatives across engineering, R&D, and manufacturing functions.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of digital engineering solutions including PLM, ALM, and PPM systems.
• Support the development and deployment of cloud-based engineering platforms and analytics tools.
• Apply lean product development principles and agile methodologies to reduce cycle times and accelerate time-to-market.
• Guide clients on building connected product ecosystems and scalable digital platforms.
• Interpret operational and engineering data to generate actionable insights and performance improvements.
• Work cross-functionally to support engineering decision-making, data management, and lifecycle integration.
• Help develop future-state digital engineering blueprints and strategic roadmaps.
• Cultivate strong client relationships and contribute to thought leadership within the PD&M space.

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to respond effectively to diverse client perspectives and priorities.
• Creative & structured problem-solving approach using industry-standard methodologies.
• Critical thinking skills to break down complex systems and processes.
• Awareness of how your role contributes to broader strategic objectives.
• Data interpretation skills to support decision-making and drive recommendations.
• Growth mindset with strong self-awareness and openness to feedback.
• Comfort with ambiguity and proactive engagement in unclear situations.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred)
• Prior relevant work experience aligned with the required knowledge and skills
• Senior Associate: 4-7 years of experience

Preferred Industry Experience

• Industrial: Automotive, Aerospace, Chemicals, Manufacturing, Construction
• Technology: Hardware, Software, Semiconductor, Telecommunications
• Life Sciences: Pharma, Biopharma, Medical Devices, Diagnostics
• Consumer Markets: Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods, Retail

Preferred Functional Experience

• Digital Engineering Strategy & Roadmap Development
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), Model-based System Engineering (MBSE)
• Engineering Cloud Solutions & Data Infrastructure
• Product Development Operations & Connected Platforms
• Preferred Tool Experience:
  • Discrete Industry: PTC Windchill, Siemens Teamcenter, Dassault Systemes
  • Process Industry: SAP-PLM, Infor Optiva, Trace One Devex

Desired Attributes

• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Financial modeling capabilities
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and document development
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Team-oriented and client-focused mindset

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Product Management and Marketing
• Industries: Professional Services