Acceleration Center - AWM Operations Management Consultant - Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Columbia, SC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$99,000–$232,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Management, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Budget Management, Business Administration, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Consulting, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Digital Asset Management, Finance, Genetics, Leadership, Management Consulting, Mentoring, Operational Audit, Operational Strategy, Operations Management, Operations Planning, Operations Processes, Operations Research, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Productivity Management, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Wealth Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Columbia, SC
POSTED
30+ days ago

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in operations consulting specialise in providing consulting services on optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. These individuals analyse client needs, develop operational strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive business performance.

As an operations consulting generalist at PwC, you will possess a broad understanding of various aspects of operations consulting. You will provide comprehensive guidance and support to clients in optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. Working in this area, you will analyse client needs, develop operational solutions, and offer recommendations tailored to specific business requirements.

Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team members 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 Opportunity

As part of the Acceleration Center - AWM Operations team, you lead teams, manage client engagements, and drive workstreams addressing complex business challenges. As a Manager, you motivate and inspire others to deliver quality while leveraging team strengths and managing performance to meet client expectations. This role offers the chance to build trusted client relationships and identify avenues for continued impact, while embedding innovative technology solutions into client strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee teams and manage client engagements
  • Lead workstreams to tackle intricate business challenges
  • Utilize sound judgment and professional skepticism in deliverables
  • Integrate data, digital, and GenAI capabilities into solutions
  • Cultivate trusted relationships with clients
  • Identify and pursue opportunities for ongoing impact
  • Mentor and develop team members to enhance performance
  • Drive project success through strategic planning and execution

What You Must Have

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • At least 5 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

  • Master's Degree in Business Administration/Management, Analytics, Operations Management/Research, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science preferred
  • Possessing experience with digital wealth and/or asset management platforms
  • Possessing experience with GenAI, intelligent automation, or AI/ML-driven solutions
  • Having proven track record leading teams through operational transformation
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable business results
  • Excelling in collaboration and relationship-building
  • Communicating complex ideas effectively

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual''s skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles'' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

About the Company

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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

PwC’s accounting practice originated in London well over a century ago. As times changed and PwC expanded worldwide, our commitment to clients—like you—never wavered. With us, you’re always supported by a global network of more than 223,000 people in 157 countries with one goal: to help your business thrive.

PwC’s professional services include audit and assurance, tax and consulting that cover such areas as cybersecurity and privacy, human resources, deals and forensics. We help resolve complex issues and identify opportunities across these industries.

Let’s combine your ​aspirations with our world-class capabilities to achieve your goals.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Accounting and Auditing Services
WEBSITE
http://www.pwc.com/us/en.html