Consulting - PMO Associate

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in people strategy focus on developing and implementing long-term strategies to align the organisation's human capital with its overall business objectives. This involves analysing workforce trends, applying the latest HR strategy, long-term workforce planning and improving overall employee experience.

In strategic workforce planning at PwC, you will focus on analysing and forecasting the organisation's current and future workforce needs. You will play a crucial role in analysing if the organisation has the right people with the right skills in the right positions to achieve its strategic objectives. Additionally, you will analyse data, forecast future needs, develop strategies, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimise the workforce and drive organisational success.

PwC Southeast Asia Consulting is looking for Associates with 0 - 2 years of experience to support client - facing delivery of consulting projects. Associates will provide support to consultants on a variety of projects, including conducting desktop research, analyzing data, preparing and developing content for presentations/reports, and managing projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in business, sustainability, market research, or related fields, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

As an Associate, you will be trained and develop a strong project management and strategy, strong written and oral communication, and team working skills. You will also gain experience in specific industry sectors. The role will require you to work individually and as part of a team.

About the Role

We are seeking Associates to support with growing the Manage Services practice and eventually assist in project management of client-facing engagements throughout Southeast Asia. Successful candidates will be responsible for the following tasks:

Grow the Practice

• Assist Practice Leaders in developing and executing business strategies for market growth and client acquisition.
• Help create and update presentations and proposals aligning with key service offerings, highlighting value proposition and emphasizing PwC differentiators.
• Support in conducting research to understand market trends, assess competitor activities, and pinpoint potential business opportunities.
• Track and report business development activities using Salesforce for accurate data and metrics monitoring.
• Help in evaluating client needs and challenges to develop tailored strategies that effectively support their goals and drive business success.

Manage the Projects

• Support the project/program manager in areas like Project Governance, Planning, Execution, and Control.
• Create standard project documents and templates, such as project charters, progress reports, dashboards, risk registers, and resource trackers.
• Track and clearly communicate project status and metrics.
• Generate reports on project health, status, risks, issues, and resources.
• Assess financial status by analyzing actual results against plans and forecasts.
• Oversee and coordinate the deliverables of third-party vendors or subcontractors.
• Handle administrative tasks, including scheduling, meeting preparation, facilitation, and note-taking.
• Gain a solid understanding of project management best practices and how to apply them.
• Learn the financial fundamentals and commercial factors that drive project business cases.
• Acquire knowledge and experience across the entire project and solution delivery lifecycle, including both traditional waterfall and Agile methods.
• Utilize project portfolio management (PPM) tools effectively.

About You

• Graduated from college with a solid academic record.
• Fluent in both spoken and written English.
• Skilled in using Microsoft 365 Office applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, and Sharepoint.
• Experienced with AI tools such as ChatGPT and Copilot.
• Strong at problem solving and critical thinking.
• Motivated and always eager to learn and grow.
• Takes initiative and acts decisively.
• Good at leading others and building strong relationships.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks and prioritizing effectively.
• Experience in managing projects, whether in school or at work, is a bonus.
• Proficient in creating impactful presentation materials
• Good understanding of quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Must be open to work in a hybrid setup based in Makati City.

Upskilling Trainings:

• PwC e-learns
• PwC instructor led trainings and certifications (ex: IC Agile certification)
• External trainings and certifications (ex: CAPM, PMP, PMO-CP, Google PM, etc)

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

Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Bachelor Degree

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

ChatGPT, Project Coordination, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Reporting

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Co-Creation, Communication, Conducting Research, Cost Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Analytics, Data-Driven Decision Making (DIDM), Data-Driven Insights, Data Visualization, Demand Forecasting, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Human Resources (HR) Policies, Human Resources (HR) Transformation, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Inclusion, Industry Trend Analysis, Intellectual Curiosity, Job Analysis, Optimism, Organizational Effectiveness, Project Management {+ 18 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

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