Senior Project Manager & Advisory Associate — Agile & AI

PwC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Holiday pay

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

PwC in Chicago is seeking a Project Manager- Senior Associate to oversee and coordinate commercial technology projects, delivering within budget and schedule. You will manage teams, leverage Agile practices, and build strong client relationships while guiding advisory project portfolios.

As a Senior Associate, you will mentor others, navigate ambiguity, and contribute to PMO frameworks, with up to 40% travel and a competitive discretionary bonus alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 2 years of experience.
• Preference for study fields: Accounting, Business Admin/Management, CS/IS, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Math/Statistics, Ops/Supply Chain.
• Proficiency in Agile Methodology and AI Fluency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating project selection and prioritization to align with strategic business outcomes.
• Overseeing resource allocation to facilitate delivery within budget and timeline.
• L everaging organizational and communication skills to manage teams and stakeholders effectively.
• Implementing Agile methodology to enhance project management processes and outcomes.
• Utilizing AI-human collaboration to drive innovative solutions in project execution.
• Applying analytical thinking to interpret data and inform insights and recommendations.
• Developing and maintaining project documentation to support governance and compliance standards.
• Managing project risks and identifying opportunities for improvement in service delivery models.
• Engaging stakeholders to build meaningful client connections and anticipate their needs.
• N avigating complex situations to grow personal brand and deepen technical skills.
• Supporting the development of Project Management Office (PMO) frameworks and tools.
• Facilitating project integration and scoping to validate alignment with business objectives.
• Promoting process standardization and business process improvement across projects.

Skills

Agile Methodology

AI Fluency

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

IT project lifecycle

Budgeting & resource allocation

PMO strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PwC in Chicago is seeking a Project Manager- Senior Associate to oversee and coordinate commercial technology projects, delivering within budget and schedule. You will manage teams, leverage Agile practices, and build strong client relationships while guiding advisory project portfolios.

As a Senior Associate, you will mentor others, navigate ambiguity, and contribute to PMO frameworks, with up to 40% travel and a competitive discretionary bonus alongside a comprehensive benefits package.