Strategy& Enterprise Functional Strategy - Utilities Manager

PwC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 99,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical benefits

401k

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Strategy & Enterprise Functional Strategy - Utilities Manager to guide clients through market analysis, strategic planning, and performance improvement. You will lead teams, mentor staff, and manage client accounts, ensuring high-quality deliverables and clear strategic directions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clients to identify growth opportunities, optimize operations, and drive transformation while upholding PwC's standards and values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in professional services or consulting with strategy focus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market trends and business performance to develop strategic recommendations.
• Lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff.
• Oversee project planning, budgeting, execution and delivery to meet client objectives.
• Drive growth opportunities and optimize client operations through strategic guidance.

Skills

Strategy consulting

Market analysis

Team leadership

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Strategy& Enterprise Functional Strategy - Utilities Manager, you will provide strategic guidance and insights to organizations, analyzing market trends and assessing business performance to develop recommendations that help clients achieve their goals. Within our Strategy practice, you will work closely with clients to identify opportunities for growth, optimize operations, and enhance overall business performance. As a Manager, you will lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff. You are accountable for project success and maintaining standards, motivating and inspiring others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team members' unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. In this role, you will analyze client needs, provide consulting services across different strategic areas, and offer guidance and support to help clients develop and implement effective strategies that align with their business objectives and drive growth.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing market trends and assessing business performance to develop strategic recommendations
• Collaborating with clients to identify growth opportunities and optimize operations
• Leading teams in the development and implementation of effective business strategies
• Conducting competitive analysis and industry trend research to inform strategic planning
• Utilizing business process consulting skills to enhance client operations and drive transformation
• Coaching team members to leverage their strengths and improve performance
• Managing project planning, budgeting, execution, and completion to meet client objectives
• Engaging in strategic questioning and stakeholder analysis to refine business strategies
• Embracing technology and innovation to enhance delivery and encourage team adoption
• Addressing conflicts and facilitating difficult conversations with clients and stakeholders
• Upholding professional and technical standards while articulating the firm's purpose and values

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 5 years of experience in professional services or consulting roles that include strategy consulting experience

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Financial Mathematics/Quantitative Finance, Health Administration/Public Health, Mathematics/Statistics, Operations/Supply Chain
• Demonstrating strategic planning and execution in utilities sector
• Utilizing business process improvement for enhanced client outcomes
• Embracing technology and innovation in strategy consulting
• Developing skills in business transformation and competitive analysis
• Excelling in coaching and mentoring junior staff
• Analyzing industry trends to identify business opportunities

The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000. 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 the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is anequal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

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

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.