[GM] ADV - Director Workforce Strategy

PwC; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Director-level professional in advisory, focusing on People and Organisation within Private Equity. You will lead workforce transformation programs, advise on HR strategy, and shape organizational design for client engagements.

The role emphasizes coaching, clear communication of complex solutions, and sustaining high-performing, diverse teams to drive client outcomes and organisational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Experience leading advisory engagements for HR, workforce planning and transformation.
• Ability to communicate a holistic story and align stakeholders at senior levels.
• Strong coaching conversations and decision-making in ambiguous environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement strategic vision for organizational design and change management initiatives.
• Lead large-scale workforce transformation programs aligned with client objectives.
• Advise clients on HR strategies, talent management, workforce planning and employee engagement.
• Design and optimize HR operating models aligned with goals and compliance.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Leadership

Coaching & Feedback

Career Development

Change Management

Organizational Development

Job description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Private Equity

Specialism

Advisory - People and Organisation

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in workforce consulting focus on providing consulting services related to human resources, talent management, and organisational development. They analyse client needs, develop people and organisation strategies. These individuals offer guidance and support to help clients optimise their workforce, enhance employee engagement, and drive organisational effectiveness.

Those in workforce strategy at PwC will specialise in providing strategic consulting services to help organisations optimise their workforce and talent management strategies. You will work closely with clients to analyse workforce trends, develop workforce planning strategies, and design talent acquisition, development, and retention programmes to align with business objectives and drive organisational success.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escape. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.

Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm’s code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Key responsabilities:

• Define and implement strategic vision for organizational design and change management initiatives.
• Lead large-scale workforce transformation programs, ensuring alignment with client business objectives
• Advise clients on HR strategies and frameworks, including talent management, workforce planning, and employee engagement
• Design and optimize HR operating models, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements

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

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Career Development, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Employee Performance Management, Employee Retention, Human Resources Management (HRM), Inclusion, Influence, Innovation, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Organizational Development (OD), Organizational Management, Organizational Psychology, Personnel Development, Professional Courage {+ 23 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Italian

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

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