Strategy& Enterprise Functional Strategy - Utilities Manager

PwC South Africa; San Francisco (CA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Strategy & Enterprise Functional Strategy - Utilities Manager in a managerial role. The candidate will provide strategic guidance, analyze market trends, and lead teams to develop and implement growth-oriented business strategies for clients in the utilities sector.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clients, mentoring junior staff, and managing projects from planning to delivery, while upholding PwC's professional standards and values.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Mentoring

Client management

Business analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description & Summary

Industry / Sector: EUR X-Sector. Specialism: Corporate and Business Strategy. Level: Manager.

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.

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.

Travel Requirements

Up to 60%.

Salary

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.

Benefits

PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As PwC is an equal 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.