Manager - Project Management/ Business Analyst - FS Advisory - Management Consulting- Hong Kong
Job Profile Summary
Job Description
To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future. As a Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to: Develop new skills outside of comfort zone. Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively. Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development. Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations. Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations. Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations. Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making. Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients. Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties. Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points. Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
Project Management (PM):
- Set up and lead the establishment of the overall project execution plan including critical success factors and key performance indicators to achieve a successful outcome for the end user client.
- Identify and ensure that the appropriate controls and reporting is implemented.
- Set up and maintain effective project reporting, governance, processes, and systems to be utilised throughout project.
- Preparation of project schedule in project management tools including setting baselines, analysing dependencies and critical path, tracking and reporting progress.
- Lead the overall project team including end user stakeholders, design consultants and engineers, contractors, and suppliers.
- Manage the design team to develop a set of documentation that aligns with the initial project brief and clients requirements, in-line with corporate standards and specifications.
- Manage the effective flow of information between the client, stakeholders, consultants, contractors, suppliers through chairing regular meetings, preparing reports, actions registers, presentations, etc.
- Take the leading role in communicating with the client, stakeholders, consultants, contractors, suppliers at all project stages
- Manage and coordinate permitting and statutory matters, submissions, and approvals.
Requirements
An ideal candidate possesses:
- Bachelor's or above with 5+ years in a Big 4 consulting firm / relevant industry experience (Banking, Insurance, Wealth Management, Capital Markets, etc.), candidates with more experience will be considered for more senior positions
- Strong business acumen, with experience in at least one of the following disciplines:
- Business analytics
- Machine learning
- Management consulting
- Digital transformation
- Process reengineering and improvement
- Digital application workflows
- Project management
- Knowledge in one or more of the followings would be an advantage
- Actuarial concepts and disciplines
- Financial analysis and business controlling
- Human resources management
- Accounting and financial management concepts and disciplines
- User experience and interface design (UX/UI)
- Data analytics software (e.g. Power BI, Alteryx, SAP, Tableau etc.)
- Entrepreneurial personality with the ability to solve problems independently
- Possess strong eagerness to learn with the ability to develop thought leadership and deliver solutions for clients.
- Proven experience in delivering business transformation projects and programs.
- Ability to direct high-performing teams across the organization through strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills.
- Demonstrate strong managerial mindset and willing to work with high performing individuals and clients from all backgrounds
- Excellent command of written and spoken English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
- Proven analytical background with advanced Microsoft Office skills including Excel and PowerPoint
- Willingness to travel will be a plus.