Project Manager

PwC ,
London, Greater London

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Line of Service Internal Firm Services Industry/Sector TMT X-Sector Specialism IFS - Information Technology (IT) Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary A career in Information Technology, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to support our core business functions by deploying applications that enable our people to work more efficiently and deliver the highest levels of service to our clients. Our Information Technology Generalist - Practice Support team focuses on managing the design and implementation of technology infrastructure within PwC, developing and enhancing internal applications, and providing technology tools that help create a competitive advantage for PwC to drive strategic business growth. To really stand out and make us t for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future. As a Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to: - Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas. - Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities and coach to help deliver results. - Develop new ideas and propose innovative solutions to problems. - Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current trends in business area. - Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance. - Share relevant thought leadership. - Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing others. - Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality, diverse relationships. - Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct. The Project Manager position is a part of the Business Systems Support organization and is responsible for leading projects and continuous improvements initiatives specific to PwC's global Engagement Management/Finance (EM/FI) business platforms. Area of responsibility * Planning and coordinating project tasks * Monitoring and reporting project progress * Stakeholder management (EM/FI Continuous Improvement Program representatives, project teams, vendors) * Support decision making in regards to priorities and backlog items * Collaboration with development and quality assurance teams * Responsibility for project deliverables * Assure effective collaboration between projects and level 2 support teams for smooth handover of project deliverables to the Business as Usual support. * Ensure proper escalation and the risk mitigation process Candidate profile * At least a Bachelor, or Engineering degree in Technology or a related field. * Minimum 3 years of professional experience at a PM role in a technology-related environment, or as a business/system analyst in the ERP area * Functional knowledge of Oracle Fusion or SAP S/4HANA or any other ERP system would be an advantage * Understanding and working experience with project management best practices and methodologies * Adept at change management and continuous improvement standards * Ability to quickly and effectively prioritize multiple issues * Demonstrates in-depth understanding of the business complexity and challenges resulting from working in a large multinational organization (i.e. time zone differences, cultural diversity, offshore colleagues; matrix structures) * Excellent communication and analytical skills * Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team * Fluent English We offer * Career development and professional growth in a global team setting * Ability to pursue further professional development - participation in multi-territory project management activities, working with a new, cloud-based technologies, access to the multiple trainings provided by PwC * Participation in multi-territory activities within the cross platform support area * Competitive salary and benefits package, including private healthcare, life and disability insurance, attractive voucher program * Opportunity to engage in after-hours sports activities and team building events * Inspiring and friendly work environment * Your career development plan tailored to your preferences and ambitions * The office in a convenient location in the center of Warsaw and Krakow, or the possibility to work from home for candidates from other locations in Poland. PwC Advisory spoka z ograniczona odpowiedzialnoscia sp.k. or another PwC entity which runs a recruitment process - list of en