PwC India Looking For IN_Senior Associate_Government Consulting _Citizen services_Advisory _Kolkata at Greater Kolkata Area Full Time

Advisory

Industry/Sector

GPS X-Sector

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in project portfolio management focus on optimising project portfolios to drive strategic business outcomes. These individuals oversee project selection, prioritisation, and resource allocation to facilitate successful project delivery.

In project management at PwC, you will oversee and coordinate various projects to facilitate successful delivery within budget and timeline. You will leverage strong organisational and communication skills to effectively manage teams and stakeholders.

• Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. “

Job Description & Summary: At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We’re a network of firms in 157 countries with more than 300,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in Assurance, Advisory and Tax services.

Within Advisory, PwC has a large team that focus on transformation in Government through Digital inclusion. The open position is for a candidate who desires to work with government clients and bring about a change in society. A successful candidate will be expected to work pro-actively and effectively on multiple client engagements over the period of time and take ownership of the entire project delivery he/she entrusted with.

Responsibilities

• Broad role typically entails our resources to adopt problem solving approach to solve important client problems and extend support in monitoring / managing large projects, involving following responsibilities:
• Conceptualization of projects for clients
• Identification of problem areas / concerns; exploration of optimal ways to tackle these
• Define IT solutions to address the client requirements
• Ensure professional documentation in timely manner (both client level & internal)
• Client stakeholder management
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
• Track project milestones and deliverables, prepare project dashboard
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, devise contingency plans
• Build, develop, and grow business relationships vital to the success of the project
• Prepare “lessons learned” documentation for projects / engagements
• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management

Mandatory Skill Sets

• 5 to 10 years of Consulting experience, preferably in Government Domain
• Experience of working with Government (Central, State, ULBs) / related agencies is preferred
• Experience of working with Ministry/ Departments on will be an added advantage; preference will be given to candidates who have worked with multiple States/UTs and/or Government of India Ministries/Departments
• Experience in formulating mechanisms of data gathering, collation, validation, reporting and analysis to streamline planning and decision-making process, especially at the apex level
• Preference will be given to candidates with previous past experience of monitoring, evaluation and learning related to Government schemes, programmes etc.

Preferred Skill Sets

• Transformative Governance through Citizen Centric Service Delivery
• Assist in implementation of Government schemes and initiatives, capacity building initiatives and monitoring support
• Strategizing new interventions and support in policy making
• Assistance in coordination with Various Authorities / Agencies

Years Of Experience Required

5-10 years of relevant work experience.

Education Qualification

• Graduation: BE / BTech, or equivalent
• Post-Graduation: MBA or equivalent

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Engineering, Master of Business Administration, Postgraduate (Certificate)

Degrees/Field Of Study Preferred

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Government Consulting, Monitoring, Policy Implementation, Program Management

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Business Process Improvement, Communication, Costing, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, IT Project Lifecycle, Learning Agility, Optimism, Process Mapping, Process Standardization, Program Management, Project Budgeting, Project Coordination, Project Delivery, Project Documentation, Project Governance {+ 19 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date