PwC—IN · Associate · capital projects · CPI · Advisory · Mumbai

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Description: Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Operations Management Level 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: A career within General Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help clients seize essential advantages by working alongside business leaders to solve their toughest problems and capture their greatest opportunities. We work with some of the world’s largest and most complex companies to understand their unique business issues and opportunities in an ever-changing environment. We help create sustainable change by stimulating innovation, unlocking data possibilities, navigating risk and regulatory complexity, optimizing deals, and aligning costs with business strategy to create a competitive advantage. Responsibilities: - Maintain work plans and look‑ahead schedules; update progress, logic ties, and milestones in Primavera/MS Project. - Run EVM calculations (CPI/SPI), cost/schedule variance analysis; prepare management reports. - Support risk registers, mitigation tracking, and safety audit follow-ups; assist in compliance documentation. B. Procurement & Vendor Performance - Track material delivery performance; maintain vendor scorecards and expediting logs. - Support bid evaluations, contract change requests, and documentation. C. Digital/AI Enablement - Build Power BI/Tableau dashboards (time, cost, risk, quality, safety, regulatory). - Assist BIM coordinators with 5D BIM linkages (quantities, cost/schedule) and model reviews. - Operate drone/LiDAR progress workflows (with supervision), assist in computer vision checks for site safety. - Run IoT + geo-fencing material tracking dashboards; flag exceptions (route deviation, dwell breaches). - Use GenAI assistants for executive summaries, daily status notes, risk logs, and stakeholder communications (governed by data policies). D. Documentation & Stakeholder Support - Maintain PMO registers (change, interface, issues, decisions); compile weekly/monthly packs. - Coordinate meetings, actions, and follow-ups with EPCs/vendors/regulators; support site visits & audits. Required Qualifications & Experience - 2–5 years relevant experience in construction + metals/mining + PMO on capex projects. - PMP® (preferred; willingness to obtain within 12 months). - M.Tech (NICMAR) preferred; alternatively BE/B.Tech (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) + MBA with relevant project experience. - Hands-on with Primavera/MS Project, Power BI/Tableau/Excel, BIM tools (Navisworks/Revit/Synchro); exposure to drone/LiDAR and IoT tracking advantageous. Core Skills - Planning & controls, data handling, dashboarding, report writing, on-ground coordination. - Detail orientation, problem solving, collaboration; strong communication & stakeholder management. Working Model - Extensive travel to project sites/client offices. - Exposure to large, marquee projects and cutting-edge digital/AI solutions—an accelerator for future roles. Key Differentiators for Both Roles - Work with multi‑billion‑dollar metals & mining programs (terminals, mines, beneficiation, smelters, logistics). - Deep exposure to digital/AI in project management: 5D BIM, digital twins, advanced scheduling & risk analytics, drone/LiDAR, IoT geo‑fencing, GenAI copilots. - Clear career pathway from delivery to solution leadership and client advisory. Mandatory skill sets: capital projects Preferred skill sets: consulting Years of experience required: 2-5 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) Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Project Management Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Business Case Development, Business Process Improvement, Change Control Processes, Communication, Costing, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, IT Project Lifecycle, Kanban (Project Management), Optimism, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), Process Mapping, Process Standardization, Program Management, Project Budgeting, Project Coordination, Project Delivery, Project Documentation, Project Governance {+ 18 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 September 9, 2026