Strategic Transformation Delivery Manager

PwC; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Global network

AI tools and training

Wellbeing allowance

Life & income protection

Sick leave 15 days

Health insurance

Flexible working

Paid recognition days off

Parental leave

Job summary

PwC NZ in Auckland is seeking an experienced Manager to lead the delivery of complex transformation programmes across strategy, process, technology and change. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, shape practical solutions, and deliver high-quality outcomes for clients.

The role emphasizes stakeholder management, coaching junior consultants and contributing to business development, with sponsorship and growth opportunities within PwC's global network in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5-8 years' experience delivering transformation, project or change initiatives within consulting or a complex corporate environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading project teams and delivering complex client engagements.
• Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Experience managing project scope, budgets, risks and competing priorities.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to contribute to business development and client growth.
• Experience working within recognised delivery methodologies such as Agile, PRINCE2 or PMI/PMBOK.
• Excellent communication, coaching and problem-solving skills, with a passion for delivering meaningful transformation outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation engagements and deliver high-quality outcomes that solve complex business challenges and create lasting client impact.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, working closely with stakeholders to understand challenges, shape solutions and deliver successful outcomes.
• Lead multiple workstreams and multidisciplinary project teams, providing direction, coaching and quality oversight from planning through to implementation.
• Manage engagement delivery, including project planning, resource coordination, budgets, risks and changing priorities to ensure successful outcomes.
• Facilitate client workshops, governance forums and executive discussions, providing clear communication and practical recommendations.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities, contributing to proposals and strengthening client relationships.
• Coach, mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture.
• Drive the continuous improvement of PwC's transformation methodologies, tools and ways of working to enhance delivery and client value.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Consulting experience

Communication

Coaching

Problem-solving

Project leadership

Tools

Agile

PRINCE2

PMBOK

Job description

PwC NZ in Auckland is seeking an experienced Manager to lead the delivery of complex transformation programmes across strategy, process, technology and change. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, shape practical solutions, and deliver high-quality outcomes for clients.

The role emphasizes stakeholder management, coaching junior consultants and contributing to business development, with sponsorship and growth opportunities within PwC's global network in New Zealand.