PwC—IN · Senior Associate · Infra Transformation · Capital Projects & Infrastructure · Advisory · Pune

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Description: Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Managed Services Management Level Senior 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. *Why PWC At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us. At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. " Job Description & Summary: You will independently drive workstreams across governance, project controls, and digital implementation. This role is suited for candidates who can manage stakeholders directly, turn project data into insights, and take ownership of implementation outcomes. Our Infrastructure Transformation Practice helps clients improve the delivery of complex capital projects through stronger governance, better project controls, and practical digital enablement. We work across sectors such as roads, energy, industrial infrastructure, semiconductors, manufacturing, and other asset-heavy industries. We are looking to hire professionals with 2 to 10 years of experience who understand both capital project delivery and digital implementation. These are not just pure strategy roles. We are looking for people who have worked on live programs and have hands-on experience setting up or improving PMOs, governance routines, reporting structures, digital assets, and project control systems. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of: - PMO / governance experience - digital transformation and implementation exposure - capital project / infrastructure context - hands-on familiarity with tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and AI-enabled tools Responsibilities: Support clients in transforming how capital projects are governed, monitored, and delivered by improving: - PMO and governance structures - reporting and decision-making - schedule and performance visibility - Digital stack including digital workflows, dashboards, and data models - implementation of digital assets and analytics tools Sector Exposure Experience in one or more of the following is relevant: - Roads and highways - Energy and utilities - Industrial infrastructure (Plants, facilities, SEZs and Real Estate) - Semiconductors - Manufacturing / industrial capex - Large capital projects and transformation programs Core Responsibilities Governance and PMO - Design, support, or run governance structures and PMO processes for capital projects and transformation programs - Build and maintain key PMO artefacts including: - governance calendars - action trackers - risk and issue logs - decision logs - change trackers - executive status reports - Support governance forums and ensure follow-through on actions and decisions - Improve reporting discipline, data quality, and management visibility Digital Transformation and Digital Assets - Support or lead implementation of digital solutions for project governance and controls (Note: while role is limited to curating the workflows, design and implementation plan, actual implementation experience will be desirable) - Build or improve digital assets such as: - Tracker tools for utilities, land acquisition, permits and approvals incl. GenAI toolkits / linkages - MIS dashboards, automated reporting packs - project performance trackers - schedule analytics outputs - workflow and approval trackers - portfolio governance dashboards - Identify opportunities to use automation, analytics, and AI-led tools to improve capital project delivery - Help embed tools into day-to-day ways of working rather than treating them as standalone reports Project Controls and Performance Monitoring - Track milestones, schedules, dependencies, risks, issues, and delivery performance - Support integrated reporting across time, cost, risk, progress, and actions - Analyze trends and variances and convert them into actionable insights - Support schedule reviews, look-aheads, milestone tracking, and recovery discussions - Prepare concise reporting for project and leadership teams Stakeholder Management - Work with client PMOs, project managers, contractors, consultants, and internal teams - Run or support reviews, working sessions, and governance meetings - Present structured updates and highlight risks, bottlenecks, and required decisions Technology and Analytics - Work with tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Excel, PowerPoint, and AI-enabled tools - Support data integration across schedules, trackers, dashboards, and project reporting environments - Standardize reporting templates and workflows Mandatory skill sets: capital projects Preferred skill sets: consulting Years of experience required: 4-8 years Education Qualification B.Tech/MBA Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: MBA (Master of Business Administration), Bachelor of Engineering Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Cloud Infrastructure Transformation Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Business Case Development, Business Process Improvement, Change Control Processes, Communication, Costing, Creativity, Digital Tooling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, IT Project Lifecycle, Kanban (Project Management), Learning Agility, Optimism, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), Process Mapping {+ 26 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 August 18, 2026