Portfolio Operations - US Tax - Senior Associate

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Business Operations

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.

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.

The Opportunity

As part of the Tax Innovation & Delivery Experience (TIDE) team you will lead large projects and innovate processes to enhance project outcomes and effectiveness. As a Senior Associate, you will build meaningful client connections while managing and inspiring others to achieve results. This role offers an exciting chance to engage with senior-level stakeholders, drive project success, and apply your specialized knowledge to solve complex challenges.

Responsibilities

- Inspire and guide team members to achieve collective goals

- Monitor project performance and implement necessary enhancements

- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment

- Maintain compliance with professional standards and practices

- Utilize specialized knowledge to address and resolve complex challenges

What You Must Have

- Bachelor's Degree

- 3 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

- Proven experience in managing large projects

- Demonstrating ability in financial analysis and reporting

- Being skilled in building and managing financial tracking tools

- Motivating and coaching teams to achieve results

- Utilizing influence to drive project success

- Applying sound judgment in complex decision-making

- Communicating with stakeholders on performance

- Innovating processes for operational excellence

- Experience in overseeing engagement and portfolio metrics

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Job Posting End Date

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