What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager-Senior Manager position at PwC?
Specialty/Competency: Project / Program Management
Industry/Sector: Not Applicable
Time Type: Full time
Travel Requirements: Up to 40%
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 programme management at PwC, you will oversee and coordinate multiple projects to facilitate successful delivery and alignment with organisational goals. Your work will involve strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.
Skills
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
As part of the Project Portfolio Management team, you will lead large-scale, cross-functional programs that drive AI-enabled transformation across Advisory. As a Senior Manager, you will serve as a strategic advisor, overseeing end-to-end program planning and execution while ensuring alignment to firm priorities. This role offers the chance to mentor teams, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and champion the responsible delivery of innovative solutions.
Responsibilities
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.
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.
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.
The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $280,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. 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
Industry/Sector: Not Applicable
Time Type: Full time
Travel Requirements: Up to 40%
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 programme management at PwC, you will oversee and coordinate multiple projects to facilitate successful delivery and alignment with organisational goals. Your work will involve strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.
Skills
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
- Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
- Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
- Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
- Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
- Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
- Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
- Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
- Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
As part of the Project Portfolio Management team, you will lead large-scale, cross-functional programs that drive AI-enabled transformation across Advisory. As a Senior Manager, you will serve as a strategic advisor, overseeing end-to-end program planning and execution while ensuring alignment to firm priorities. This role offers the chance to mentor teams, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and champion the responsible delivery of innovative solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead large-scale, cross-functional programs driving AI-enabled transformation
- Oversee thorough program planning and execution aligned with firm priorities
- Mentor and develop teams to enhance performance and capabilities
- Manage complex relationships with diverse stakeholders
- Champion the delivery of innovative solutions responsibly
- Facilitate communication and collaboration across teams
- Analyze program outcomes and implement enhancements
- Foster a culture of accountability and excellence within the team
- Bachelor's Degree
- At least 8 years of experience leading cross-functional technology, AI, or digital transformation programs
- Proven leadership in managing large-scale programs
- Demonstrating ability to oversee program planning and execution
- Translating strategic goals into delivery milestones
- Coordinating across engineering, product, and business teams
- Utilizing data to track performance and inform decisions
- Anticipating and managing program risks and dependencies
- Mentoring managers to enhance leadership and delivery quality
- Curiosity for AI and emerging technologies
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.
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.
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.
The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $280,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. 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
Salary : $124,000 - $280,000