Business Application Consulting - Program Risk & Quality Sr Associate

PwC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Annual discretionary bonus

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a Senior Associate in Business Application Consulting to deliver consulting services and manage project risk assessments. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of experience in consulting or IT audit, with strong problem-solving and client relationship skills. This role involves mentoring junior team members and leveraging technical knowledge to achieve successful project outcomes in various industries. Join to enhance your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3 years of experience in Consulting, Risk, or IT Audit.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consulting services across various industries.
• Manage project risk assessments effectively.
• Mentor and guide junior team members.
• Build and nurture client relationships.
• Utilize technical knowledge to foresee client needs.
• Develop and implement project plans.
• Drive successful outcomes in virtual settings.

Skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Client relationship management

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

Project management software

Audit tools

Job description

Business Application Consulting - Program Risk & Quality Sr Associate

Join to apply for the Business Application Consulting - Program Risk & Quality Sr Associate role at PwC

Specialty/Competency: Platform Engineering & Architecture

Industry/Sector: Not Applicable

Time Type: Full time

Travel Requirements: Up to 40%

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives. As a business application consulting generalist at PwC, you will provide consulting services for a wide range of business applications. You will leverage a broad understanding of various software solutions to assist clients in optimising operational efficiency through analysis, implementation, training, and support.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Skills

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold 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.

The Opportunity

As part of the Business Application Consulting team you are involved in delivering consulting services and managing project risk assessments for various industries. As a Senior Associate, you analyze complex problems, mentor junior team members, and maintain exemplary standards while building meaningful client relationships and navigating ambiguity. You leverage your technical knowledge to anticipate client needs, develop project plans, and drive successful outcomes in a dynamic and virtual environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consulting services across various industries
• Manage project risk assessments effectively
• Mentor and guide junior team members
• Build and nurture client relationships
• Utilize technical knowledge to foresee client needs
• Develop and implement project plans
• Drive successful outcomes in a virtual setting
• Navigate and adapt to dynamic environments

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 years of Consulting, Risk, or IT Audit experience

What Sets You Apart

• Master's Degree in Accounting, Computer and Information Science, Finance, Management Information Systems, Business Application Programming, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Information Technology preferred
• PMP, CISA, CISSP, or Agile certifications (including CSM, PMI-ACP, SAFe Agilist)
• Excelling in project delivery methodologies and technology risk
• Understanding emerging technology trends and risks
• Leading teams to establish direction and motivate members
• Developing project risk management strategies
• Identifying and obtaining new service opportunities
• Utilizing creative thinking and flexibility in tasks
• Building and sustaining meaningful client relationships

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

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