Product Development - Digital Engineering - Senior Manager

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Specialty/Competency: Operations

Industry/Sector: Not Applicable

Time Type: Full time

Travel Requirements: Up to 60%

At PwC, our people in operations consulting specialise in providing consulting services on optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. These individuals analyse client needs, develop operational strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive business performance.

In product development and manufacturing at PwC, you will specialise in improving product development and manufacturing processes. You will work closely with clients to analyse product development lifecycles, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies to enhance speed to market, reduce costs, and improve quality. Working in this area, you will also provide guidance on implementing lean manufacturing principles, optimising supply chain integration, and leveraging digital technologies.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Skills

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model 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.
  
  

Job Requirements And Preferences

Basic Qualifications :

Minimum Degree Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Years Of Experience

7 year(s)

Preferred Qualifications

Degree Preferred :

Master Degree

Preferred Fields Of Study

Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Engineering Physics, Industrial and Operations Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Project Engineering & Management, Biomedical Science, Computer and Information Science, Data Processing/Analytics/Science

Preferred Knowledge/Skills

Demonstrates extensive knowledge of and/or a proven record of success in leading or facilitating project management or client consultations in the areas of product development and manufacturing, preferably for a global network of professional services firms, in one of the following core industry sectors including, but not limited to:

• Industrial: Automotive; Aerospace; Chemicals; Industrial Manufacturing; or, Construction;
• Technology: Hardware/Electronics; Systems; Software; Semiconductor; or, Telecommunications;
• Life Sciences: Pharma, Bio Pharma, & Specialty Pharma; Medical Device, Medical Technology & Diagnostics; Generics; or, Animal Health; and,
• Consumer Markets: Food & Beverage; Goods; or, Vertically Integrated Retail.
  
  

Functional Experience

Demonstrates thought leader-level knowledge with and a proven record of success directing efforts in advisory services in the following capability areas:

• Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) Platform and System technical experience is highly preferred;
• Teamcenter, PTC Windchill experience
• Digital Engineering Strategy Development;
• Digital Engineering Blueprint & Design;
• Digital Engineering Application (PLM, ALM, PPM) Configuration and/or Deployment;
• Engineering Decision Support & Analytics; and,
• Engineering Cloud Solutions;
• Product Development Strategy & Operations; and,
• Connected Products / Platforms / Services.
  
  

Demonstrates thought leader-level knowledge with and proven success with directing teams, emphasizing the following areas as a team leader:

• Demonstrates the ability to build, maintain, and utilize networks of client relationships;
• Possesses advanced problem solving and analysis skills;
• Possesses advanced spreadsheet, presentation and document development skills;
• Possesses detailed value case development skills;
• Possesses the ability to interpret financial statements;
• Possesses engaging interpersonal skills;
• Possesses collaborative and ‘can-do’ mindset;
• Possesses financial modeling skills;
• Possesses the ability to influence, shape thinking and develop multi-year relationships with VP and above level client resources;
• Possesses Program/Project leadership skills - ability to lead complex multi-projects and multi-workstreams in projects;
• Effectively manages unstructured situations, anticipating client needs and developing solutions;
• Moves easily from big picture thinking to managing the relevant detail;
• Possesses the ability to develop/coach resources and guide careers of team members;
• Possesses advanced client presentation skills; and,
• Possesses advanced proposal & pricing development skills.
  
  

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines

The salary range for this position is: $130,000 - $256,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance