Technical Program Delivery – Senior Associate [US Client]

Job title:

Technical Program Delivery – Senior Associate [US Client]

Company:

PwC

Job description

Line of Service AdvisoryIndustry/Sector Not ApplicableSpecialism Project / Program ManagementManagement Level Senior AssociateJob Description & Summary At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions.In digital project management at PwC, you will oversee and coordinate digital projects, enabling successful delivery within budget and timelines. Your work will involve utilising strong organisational and communication skills to effectively manage cross-functional teams and drive digital transformation initiatives.Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• 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.

CMinimum years experience required

• 3-4 year(s)

Required Knowledge/Skills:Demonstrates extensive level abilities and/or proven record of shifting clients towards Agile and modern delivery practices including:Facilitating program level (e.g. program increment planning, scrum of scrums) and agile team level ceremonies (e.g. sprint planning, daily standup, backlog refinement);Supporting mobilization of an agile program management office operating model, inclusive of governance, roles and responsibilities, ceremonies and cadence, reporting, tooling, and modeling out core interactions of the operating model;Eliciting requirements and scope using client interviews, shadowing, document review, surveys;Parsing out client requirements into manageable work units and translating client requirements into Agile stories;Creating and maintaining program/project plans, trackers, risks, issues, and dependency tools to effectively plan and manage program execution through its lifecycle, making necessary adjustments to ensure successful outcomes;Collaborating with the user experience and design team to perform traceability of solution to design and business requirements;Creating test scenarios, test plans and execution of test cases using various test scenarios to deliver quality results to clientsPreferred Knowledge/Skills:Demonstrates intimate-level, abilities and/or proven record of shifting clients towards Agile and modern delivery practices including:Comprehensive understanding of various Agile frameworks including but not limited to Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and SAFe. Familiarity with Agile tools such as JIRA, Trello, and Rally;Hands-on experience in delivering software products using Agile and Scaled Agile methodologies;Ability to instill an Agile mindset and facilitate the shift from traditional methodologies;Work closely with a cross-functional, dynamic, and multi-disciplinary team of architects, developers, and subject matter experts to establish the solution vision, analyze tradeoffs, and actively mitigate potential risks;Ensure end users have the training and documentation required to efficiently manage new features. Knowledge of the challenges and resistance typically encountered during Agile transformations and strategies to overcome them;Ability to identify, assess, and manage risks in Agile transitions, ensuring clients are well-prepared for potential challenges;Ability to facilitate process improvement workshops, meetings, and discussions while demonstrating credibility as a trusted advisor in supporting business goals and objectives;Identifies and maintains performance metrics and indicators (KPIs) to measure team and organizational program process and performance improvements results;Prepare and present regular progress reports, status updates and program documentation to client leads and stakeholders;Proactively communicate with external and internal customers to critically evaluate the feasibility of new features and enhancement, understand information needs, as well as capture functional requirements;Provide the first level of support and triage complex issues, outlining the impact and potential resolutions to stakeholders while working with the development team to implement the best solution;Facilitate retrospectives to seek feedback from stakeholders and incorporate lessons learned into future program planning and execution;Knowledge of approaches to scale Agile across large organizations, understanding the intricacies and challenges of enterprise-wide Agile adoption;Experience in modern product management techniques that integrate seamlessly with Agile, such as user story mapping, MVP definition, and product backlog prioritization;Familiarity with the toolsets and infrastructure required to support Agile teams, including CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and configuration management such as Jenkins, Terraform. GitLab, GitHub;Ability to mentor and grow junior consultants in complex program delivery and agile ways of workingUnderstand the importance of have a correct informartion managementKnowledge of information Security and data protectionCorrect information security managementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to ethnicity; creed; color; religion; national origin; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; marital; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an inclusive organization and equal opportunity employer.Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Bachelor Degree – Computer Science & Technology, Bachelor Degree – Computer Information System, Bachelor Degree – Industrial Engineering, Bachelor Degree – Computer Science, Bachelor Degree – Computer EngineeringCertifications (if blank, certifications not specified) 0. Global: SAFe 4 Agilist – Scaled Agile (preferred), 0. Global: Certified Scrum Master – Scrum Manager (preferred)Required Skills Agile Fundamentals, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Agile Tools, Information Technology (IT) Projects, Information Technology Project Management, IT Project Lifecycle, Project Management Software (PMS), Scrum MethodologyOptional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Agile Team Dynamics, Analytical Thinking, Application Lifecycle Management, Change Control Processes, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, IT Operations, IT Project Implementation, IT Project Lifecycle, IT Project Management (ITPM), Learning Agility, Optimism, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), Project Management Software (PMS), Project Management Support, Project Planning {+ 10 more}Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) EnglishTravel Requirements Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship? NoGovernment Clearance Required? NoJob Posting End Date

Expected salary

Location

Buenos Aires – Azara, Huesca

Job date

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 04:54:21 GMT

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