PwC South Africa

Masvingo, Masvingo, Zimbabwe

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

GPS X-Sector

Specialism

Corporate and Business Strategy

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

A career within Operations Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients optimise all elements of their operations to move beyond the role of a cost effective business enabler and become a source of competitive advantages. We focus on product innovation and development, supply chain, procurement and sourcing, manufacturing operations, service operations and capital asset programmes to drive both growth and profitability.

As a Director, you will focus on developing deep relationships and understanding of our clients, their challenges and strategic objectives, and how we can marshal the capabilities, experience and expertise of PwC to address those needs. This role requires not only developing deep relationships with client decision makers and execution teams, but also understanding the range of capabilities, solutions and skills that PwC can bring to bear. You will work as part of a team focussed on the BC Public Sector, and as part of the broader G&PS national team with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution.

This position is a hands-on consulting role combining sales and delivery responsibilities in a complex and integrated environment. We seek a strong consulting resource with deep public sector expertise and experience in business development, business case, and different types of consulting and/or transformation programs.

We are looking for a senior individual, to be based in Victoria, who is ready for a challenge and wants to collaborate with diverse teams, inspire others, and ensure our firm operates with quality and integrity in serving our public sector clients.

PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

What you’ll create and do

Identifying and discussing key issues with our clients to identify potential opportunities

Continuously upskilling yourself and our teams on emerging trends for our clients, relevant case studies for clients and new skills and technologies

Responsibility to shape and deliver various projects that exceed the expectations of our clients and our own assignment quality criteria

Proactively provide leadership within the go to market team and solution teams through bringing deep client and industry knowledge to setting strategy, driving the development of new business in the market, and providing client/account specific advice, support and leadership across opportunities and engagements

Building strong networks within the firm to work effectively across the various competencies and practices to bring the right people and capabilities to clients to address their most pressing and strategic priorities

Helping to grow and develop our team through hands on training and coaching

Business Development and Client Relationship Management

Build trusted executive relationships and nurture business opportunities from these relationships

Stay abreast of key industry developments both within Canada and globally

Lead pursuit teams and proposal development including innovative approaches and methodologies tailored to address specific client requirements

A track record of managing the sales cycle and leading a team through business development activities

Engagement Delivery and Management

Manage the end to end delivery (including project economics) of consulting projects comprising multiple resources and teams Ensure the quality of deliverables and that clients are satisfied with the work

Critique client’s strategies and offer thought leadership and introduction of subject matter experts

Understand the operational implications of client’s strategies

Manage an engagement team to the production of quality deliverables on time and on budget and in line with client expectations and internal standards

People Development

Coach and oversee the development of goals, objectives and focus areas for other staff

Support team activities to foster an environment of collaboration and success

Connect across the PwC global network to share experiences and apply global ideas to our Canadian client base

What you’ll bring to this role

An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work

A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences, developing and coaching diverse teams, and ensuring diverse perspectives are heard

Proven success in building trusted client and industry relationships

Experience in a leading management consulting firm or senior client/industry role in public sector developing and delivering transformational programs and , demonstrating knowledge of strategy, operations and technology used by Public Sector clients to serve their stakeholders

Experience working in or managing projects in one or more of the following areas would be an asset: Strategy, Service Delivery Transformation, Transformation enabled by technology, Citizen Service Modernization, Operational Excellence, Performance Improvement

Proven track record of managing and delivering significant business results that reflects strategic and creative thinking, individual initiative and motivating teams

Demonstrated capability in thought leadership, new business development and securing project extensions, including client lead maturation, proposal development, and closing new business opportunities

Proven leader with extensive abilities to build solid and collaborative relationships with team members, foster a productive teamwork environment, lead teams to generate a vision, leverage diverse views, and help develop and grow team members throughout the course of every engagement

A completed Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business/ Public Administration/ Engineering is considered an asset

The successful candidates might be required to travel (20%-30%) as and when required, and consistent with any public health directives or guidance that may be in place

Why you’ll love working for PwC

At PwC, we support you through a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits. Discover a life that works for you with our diverse, inclusive and flexible culture. To learn how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, please visit: https://www.pwc.com/ca/whypwc

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Applying at PwC

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

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

PwC is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.