SC&O Strategy Management - Manager - Consulting

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Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Operations Strategy Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in strategy consulting focus on providing strategic guidance and insights to organisations. They analyse market trends, assess business performance, and develop recommendations to help clients achieve their goals. These individuals work closely with clients to identify opportunities for growth, optimise operations, and enhance overall business performance. In operations strategy at PwC, you will specialise in developing and implementing strategic plans to optimise operational efficiency and drive business growth. You will analyse data, identify opportunities for improvement, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and achieve organisational objectives. Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s 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. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system. Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion. Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables. Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same. Effectively mentor others. Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members. Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate. Uphold 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. The Functions Strategy team works with clients across industries supporting engagements · Developing enterprise & functional strategy (operating model, supply chain, manufacturing & service operations) in partnership with C-suite executives · Conducting operational due diligence to assess process and technology landscapes and create POVs · Advising clients on transformation—operating model redesign, network optimization, S&OP/planning, logistics, inventory, sourcing & procurement · Developing future-state strategies for Operations-driven digital transformation (analytics, automation, GenAI) · Plan & lead projects / workstreams o Convert problem statements into plans, estimates, and storyline o Own project deliverables, manage scope, schedule and timelines Teaming & quality o Review outputs, provide feedback, and align with stakeholders Innovation & growth o Develop reusable collateral including templates, frameworks, GenAI agents, etc. o Support proposals and pursuits Core responsibilities of Manager would entail (but not limited to) As part of the team, you'll collaborate with experienced consultants and industry professionals to help clients address complex business challenges. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: Plan and run workstreams from diagnostic to roadmap; manage scope, schedule, budget, and risks Coach a 6–10 person pod; set expectations, review outputs, and give actionable feedback Translate US team expectations into structured tasks; align stakeholders across time zones Build analytical models and storylines that quantify impact (cost, service, resilience) and support decisions Reuse/enhance firm frameworks and templates; ensure quality and compliance Collaborate closely with India and US teams; drive consistent ways of working Contribute to proposals and pursuits; pilot automation/GenAI to improve delivery Knowledge Preferred: Candidates are expected to demonstrate foundational knowledge in one or more areas of technology, along with strong analytical skills to effectively understand and address client needs: Must-have skills Led multi-workstream delivery in ops/supply chain/transformation Strong problem solving and analytics; connecting process, data, and business value Coaching analysts/associates; raising deliverable quality Clear written and verbal communication; confident facilitation Build data-driven business cases and value-tracking plans Good to have skills Exposure to op model design, S&OP/planning, logistics, inventory, manufacturing, sourcing Excel/Slides; familiarity with SQL/Python or BI tools GenAI/automation to speed analysis and drafting Contributions to proposals, thought leadership, accelerators Eligibility Criteria Bachelor’s; MBA preferred 7–10 years total experience with 2-4 years in operations/supply chain strategy or performance improvement; 1–3 years leading consulting teams Demonstrated success leading analysts/associates and managing multi-functional clients to outcomes Travel Requirements Up to 20% Job Posting End Date