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Strategy& - Operations Strategy Consulting, Manager

PwC
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/25/2026 CLOSED ON 8/12/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategy& - Operations Strategy Consulting, Manager position at PwC?

Specialty/Competency: Operations Strategy

Industry/Sector: Not Applicable

Time Type: Full time

Travel Requirements: Up to 60%

The Opportunity

As a Strategy& - Operations Strategy Consulting, Manager, you will specialize in developing and implementing strategic plans to optimize operational efficiency and drive business growth. You will analyze data, identify opportunities for improvement, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and achieve organizational objectives. 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. Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop, and inspire 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. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

In this role, you will work within our Strategy Consulting practice, providing strategic guidance and insights to organizations. You will assess business performance and develop recommendations to help clients achieve their goals. This position offers a dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and make a significant impact on client success.

Responsibilities

  • Developing and implementing strategic plans to optimize operational efficiency and drive business growth
  • Analyzing market trends and business performance to provide strategic guidance and insights to clients
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and achieve organizational objectives
  • Leading teams in identifying opportunities for growth and optimizing operations
  • Utilizing business data analytics to assess and improve operational performance
  • Managing projects from planning through execution and completion, confirming quality and timelines
  • Mentoring team members to leverage their unique strengths and deliver on client expectations
  • Addressing conflicts or issues with clients and stakeholders, escalating when necessary
  • Upholding professional and technical standards, including the firm's code of conduct and independence requirements

What You Must Have

  • At least a Bachelor's degree
  • At least 5 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

  • Preference for a Master's degree
  • Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Analytics, Actuarial Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain
  • Demonstrating proficiency in Business Data Analytics and Market Analysis
  • Utilizing Change Management and Strategic Questioning skills
  • Excelling in Supply Chain Transformation and Operational Performance Management
  • Prior experience in operations and supply chain, applying leading practices and market insights to solve problems and shape recommendations
  • Driving transformational change and delivering results through structured problem-solving, operational excellence, and technology-enabled improvement.
  • Leveraging experience in SAP Transport Management System (TMS)
  • Developing skills in Lean Product Development and Manufacturing Strategy

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 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. 

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.

Salary : $99,000 - $232,000

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