Operations Consulting Specialist
At PwC, our people in operations consulting specialize in providing consulting services on optimizing operational efficiency and effectiveness. These individuals analyze client needs, develop operational strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive business performance.
In product development and manufacturing at PwC, you will specialize in improving product development and manufacturing processes. You will work closely with clients to analyze product development lifecycles, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies to enhance speed to market, reduce costs, and improve quality. Working in this area, you will also provide guidance on implementing lean manufacturing principles, optimizing supply chain integration, and leveraging digital technologies.
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, the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
Basic Qualifications :
Minimum Degree Required : Bachelor DegreeMinimum Years of Experience : 5 year(s)Preferred Qualifications :
Degree Preferred : Master DegreePreferred Fields of Study : Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Engineering Physics, Industrial and Operations Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Project Engineering & Management, Biomedical Science, Computer and Information Science, Data Processing / Analytics / SciencePreferred Knowledge / Skills :Demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience with and a proven record of success in leading or facilitating project management or client consultations in the areas of product development and manufacturing, preferably for a global network of professional services firms, in one of the following core industry sectors including, but not limited to :Industrial : Automotive; Aerospace; Chemicals; Industrial Manufacturing; or, Construction;Technology : Hardware / Electronics; Systems; Software; Semiconductor; or, Telecommunications;Life Sciences : Pharma, Bio Pharma, & Specialty Pharma; Medical Device, Medical Technology & Diagnostics; Generics; or, Animal Health; and,Consumer Markets : Food & Beverage; Goods; or, Vertically Integrated Retail.Demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience with and a proven record of success to deliver advisory services in the following capability areas :Digital Manufacturing Application (MES, CMMS, QMS) Configuration and / or Deployment;Digital Twin;Digital Manufacturing Strategy Development;Digital Manufacturing Blueprint & Design;Digital Manufacturing Control Systems Design & Deployment;Manufacturing Decision Support & Analytics;Machine Connectivity; and,Industrial IoT and Cloud Solutions.Demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience with and a proven record of success to deliver advisory services in the following capability areas :Manufacturing Strategy & Operations;Operations Excellence;Maintenance & Reliability Management; and,Digital Automation.Demonstrates extensive abilities to lead and manage a diverse team including :Demonstrates the ability to build, maintain, and utilize networks of client relationships;Possesses advanced problem solving and analysis skills;Possesses advanced spreadsheet, presentation and document development skills;Possesses detailed value case development skills;Possesses the ability to interpret financial statements;Possesses engaging interpersonal skills;Possesses a collaborative and 'can-do' mindset;Possesses financial modeling skills;Possesses the ability to influence and shape thinking of peer level and Director level client resources;Possesses Program / Project leadership skills - ability to lead complex multi-workstream projects;Effectively manages unstructured situations, anticipating client needs and developing solutions;Possesses the ability to develop / coach resources and guide careers of team members;Possesses client presentation skills; and,Possesses proposal & pricing development skills.