Gc&I Global Contracting And Pricing Manager

PwC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 90 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager to join their Global Clients Contracting team. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance contracting and pricing activities. You will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth and improving client relationships while utilizing innovative technologies like Artificial Intelligence. If you thrive in dynamic environments and possess strong project management skills, this position provides a chance to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking organization.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Private Medical Cover

24/7 Virtual GP Access

Six Volunteering Days Annually

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence in complex environments.
• Excellent project management skills, managing multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Enhancing the perception of success among Global Client Partners.
• Developing relationships and implementing global contracting policy.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Relationship Building

Diplomacy

Document Editing

Analytical Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Summary

At PwC, our people in brand management, marketing, and sales focus on collaboration to develop and execute strategic sales and marketing initiatives. They aim to drive revenue growth, promote the Firm's services, enhance brand visibility, and capture new business opportunities. They utilize market research, digital marketing, creative campaigns, and effective sales strategies to engage clients, improve the firm's market presence, and achieve organizational targets.

Those in business development at PwC focus on identifying and pursuing new opportunities to drive growth and expand the Firm's client base. Their work involves building relationships, conducting market research, and developing strategic plans to drive revenue and meet business objectives.

Enhancing leadership skills, they motivate, develop, and inspire others to deliver quality. They are responsible for coaching, leveraging team members' strengths, and managing performance to meet client expectations. With growing business knowledge, they play a vital role in identifying opportunities contributing to the Firm's success. They are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating the Firm's purpose and values meaningfully. They embrace technology and innovation to improve delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Examples of skills, knowledge, and experiences needed to lead and deliver value at this level include, but are not limited to:

1. Analyze and identify linkages and interactions within an entire system.
2. Take ownership of projects, ensuring successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
3. Partner with team leadership for collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
4. Develop skills outside your comfort zone and encourage others to do the same.
5. Effectively mentor others.
6. Use work reviews to deepen team members' expertise.
7. Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members, and stakeholders, escalating when necessary.
8. Uphold professional and technical standards, referring to PwC guidance, the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

About the role:

The Project Manager is part of the Global Clients Contracting team, supporting the Global Chief Contracting Officer (GCCO) and Chief of Staff in contracting and pricing activities. They collaborate daily with stakeholders involved in contracting and pricing, which may include Global or territorial client partners, account managers, chief contracting officers, the global Office of General Counsel (OGC), the pricing community, Network Operations, and Finance functions.

What your days will look like:

• Playing a key role in enhancing the perception of the GCCO's success among GCPs.
• Handling a broad scope of topics such as contracts, client relationships, commercial strategy, network policy, and local legislation.
• Developing relationships with GCPs and their teams while implementing the global contracting policy.
• Sharing best practices from pricing activities and contract implementations, and driving the development of tools and templates using new technologies like Artificial Intelligence.

This role is for you if:

• You possess strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and the ability to influence in dynamic, complex environments. You are proactive, autonomous, and eager to learn.
• You excel in relationship building across functions and territories.
• You have excellent project management skills, capable of managing multiple projects while maintaining quality and budget goals.
• You are willing to learn new skills and act as a digital ambassador, developing proficiency in new technologies relevant to our activities.
• You have skills in document editing, with knowledge of major software suites like Microsoft and Google for word processing and presentations.

What you’ll receive from us:

Our offerings aim to support and recognize your contributions, regardless of your career or personal stage. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, private medical cover, 24/7 virtual GP access, six volunteering days annually, and more.