ETIC, Project Manager - Associate

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Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Technology Specialism Advisory - Other Management Level 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. About PwC: At PwC, we believe in harnessing technology and innovation to create solutions for our clients in various sectors. The Egypt Technology and Innovation Centre (ETIC) plays a crucial role in driving tech-forward initiatives and delivering cutting-edge projects. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Associate Technical Project Manager to join our dynamic team. Position Overview: As an Associate PMO/Project Coordinator at PwC, you will be responsible for leading technical projects, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining high-quality standards. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to facilitate the successful implementation of technology strategies in alignment with PwC’s commitment to innovation. Your expertise will contribute to enhancing PwC’s service offerings in the technology sector. Key Responsibilities: Project Management : Lead the project governance and PMO responsibilities for technical projects, following agile and traditional project management methodologies. Drive project support to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. Stakeholder Engagement : Work closely with internal stakeholders, clients, and vendors to gather requirements, understand project goals, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives. Technical Oversight : Provide technical guidance and support to project teams, helping to resolve issues, mitigate risks, and ensure the quality of deliverables. Process Improvement : Continuously assess and improve project management processes and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in project delivery. Documentation and Reporting : Maintain accurate project documentation and provide regular status updates and reports to stakeholders on project progress, risks, and issues. Compliance and Quality Assurance : Ensure adherence to PwC’s quality standards and frameworks throughout the project lifecycle, with a strong focus on compliance and risk management. Skills: Agile and Lean practices You have a foundational understanding of Agile and Lean methodologies and can assist in applying these practices within your team. You support team members by encouraging the adoption of tools and techniques that improve efficiency and responsiveness to changing requirements. Intermediate Possesses a solid understanding of Agile and Lean principles, contributing to process improvement discussions and participating in the implementation of practices that enhance project outcomes. Waterfall methodologies You are familiar with waterfall project management methodologies, such as PRINCE2. You assist in organizing project phases and ensuring all stakeholders are kept informed of progress through structured communication. Intermediate Able to support project planning and execution through established structured methods, ensuring appropriate documentation and adherence to timelines. Communicating between the technical and non-technical You facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders, helping to bridge gaps in understanding. You support the team in clearly articulating project status, needs, and challenges. Intermediate Adept at conveying complex technical information in an accessible way, enhancing stakeholder comprehension and ensuring that project goals are transparent to all parties. Maintaining delivery momentum You play a key role in tracking project progress and identifying potential roadblocks. You work proactively with teams to ensure that delivery commitments are met by facilitating problem-solving discussions. Intermediate Effectively monitors project workflows, addresses obstacles promptly, and utilizes established tools for ensuring teams remain focused on their tasks. Making the process work You help identify and optimize processes that enhance team productivity. You support continuous improvement initiatives by gathering feedback from team members and suggesting enhancements to existing workflows. Intermediate Engages in process evaluation and improvement, actively contributing to discussions about efficiency and impact while promoting a culture of adaptability within the team. Planning and Scheduling You assist in the planning and scheduling of project activities, ensuring that timelines are realistic and achievable. You coordinate resources and track progress against the project plan, making adjustments as necessary. Intermediate Contributes to detailed project scheduling and resource allocation, facilitating timely execution of tasks and ensuring alignment with project objectives. Financial management You help track project budgets and expenses, ensuring alignment with financial goals. You monitor costs and assist in identifying budget variances, reporting findings as necessary. Intermediate Gains insights into financial performance and helps maintain budget discipline, contributing to cost control measures and supporting budget-related communications. Team dynamics and collaboration You contribute to creating a collaborative team environment. You encourage open communication and assist in organizing team activities that foster relationship-building and trust among team members. Intermediate Plays a supporting role in team cohesion, facilitating collaboration by organizing activities and encouraging mutual support among team members. Lifecycle perspective You understand the different phases of the project lifecycle and play an active role in supporting the team through each stage. You ensure deliverables meet the required standards throughout project execution. Intermediate Assists in managing project lifecycles, ensuring that all activities align with quality standards, and contributes to smooth transitions between project phases. Operational management You assist in implementing processes that enhance operational efficiency. You support project managers in coordinating with operational teams to ensure project requirements align with everyday practices. Intermediate Engages in operational planning, helping ensure that project goals are achievable in line with existing operational capabilities and available resources. Project ownership You take responsibility for specific components of project delivery, ensuring that user requirements are met. You assist in defining project scopes and are proactive in addressing any changes in project direction. Intermediate Takes initiative by becoming knowledgeable in project elements, ensuring that team efforts align perfectly with set objectives and user needs. Strategic ownership You understand the strategic goals of the organization and how your projects contribute to these. You support project leaders in aligning project objectives with organizational strategies, facilitating relevant discussions with stakeholders. Intermediate Contributes to strategic discussions by articulating how specific project outcomes align with broader organizational objectives, helping to generate buy-in from stakeholders. User focus You advocate for user needs, gathering insights that inform project decisions. You facilitate discussions to ensure that project outputs meet user expectations throughout the lifecycle. Intermediate Works collaboratively with teams to ensure user perspective is integrated into project planning and execution, ensuring inputs and feedback are consistently represented. Project Governance You understand the principles of project governance and support the establishment of relevant frameworks and processes. You assist in ensuring compliance with organizational standards and facilitate regular governance meetings to track project performance and risks. Intermediate Actively participates in governance activities by preparing status reports, documenting decisions, and maintaining project documentation to ensure transparency and accountability through the project lifecycle. Risk Management You assist in identifying and assessing project risks, helping to develop mitigation strategies and ensure proactive monitoring throughout the project lifecycle. Intermediate Supports risk management activities, contributing to the identification of potential issues and tracking their resolution, ensuring that risks are communicated effectively to stakeholders. Reporting and Documentation You are responsible for maintaining accurate project records, including reports on progress, issues, and lessons learned. You assist in developing project dashboards to communicate status to stakeholders. Intermediate Ensures that project documentation is complete, up-to-date, and accessible, facilitating effective communication and decision-making within the project team and with stakeholders. Resource Coordination You help coordinate project resources, including team members and external vendors, to ensure tasks are executed according to project plans. You assist in tracking availability and resource allocation. Intermediate Proactively monitors resource utilization and availability, ensuring that teams have the necessary support to achieve project objectives. Desirable Skills Technologist You have a fundamental understanding of technology options relevant to your projects. You actively seek to learn more about the tools and technologies that enhance project delivery and user satisfaction. Intermediate Engages with technology insightfully, able to evaluate digital solutions and identify how they may meet user needs and enhance project outcomes. Understanding constraints You are able to recognize constraints that impact projects and adapt approaches to address these while maintaining compliance with organizational policies and goals. Intermediate Successfully identifies potential limitations on project scope, timeline, or resources, working collaboratively to find appropriate solutions or accommodations. Influencing skills You collaborate with project team members and stakeholders to build consensus and drive project goals forward. You actively listen and facilitate discussions to ensure all voices are heard. Intermediate Develops strong collaborative relationships, using effective communication strategies to drive alignment and foster a cooperative team environment, contributing to project success. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering). 2+ years of experience in project management/PMO within the technology sector, with a proven track record of delivering successful projects. Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall etc.) and tools (MS Planner, MS Project, Jira etc.). Strong technical background with an understanding of software development processes and technologies. Problem-solving mindset with demonstrated analytical skills. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is preferred. Evolved PwC Professional Framework: Whole Leadership : Demonstrate leadership that inspires trust and creates lasting relationships, driving team engagement and client satisfaction. Business Acumen : Leverage a deep understanding of business operations and market trends to anticipate project needs and ensure alignment with clients’ strategic objectives. Technical Capabilities : Utilise your technical knowledge to provide valuable insights and make informed decisions regarding project direction and outcomes. Global Acumen : Maintain a global mindset, recognizing the importance of diverse perspectives and experiences in driving technology innovation. Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Business Case Development, Business Process Improvement, Change Control Processes, Communication, Costing, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, IT Project Lifecycle, Kanban (Project Management), Optimism, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), Process Mapping, Process Standardization, Program Management, Project Budgeting, Project Coordination, Project Delivery, Project Documentation, Project Governance {+ 18 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