Operational Excellence Senior Manager (Contract)

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.

Meaningful work you'll be part of
As an Operational Excellence Senior Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives to optimize processes and enhance efficiency across various business units. Collaborate with stakeholders to align transformation goals with organizational priorities and create business cases for change
• Articulate strategy, assess operational implications, and implement processes within a complex environment. Oversee multiple transformation workstreams by coaching team members through the production of high-quality deliverables
• Establish credibility with stakeholders by demonstrating expertise and knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Champion the integration of digital tools to boost operational effectiveness. Quantifying benefits and outcomes based on future-state recommendations or results
• Work closely with the Change Management team to identify how the business processes and/or tools may impact and provide support where required to ensure successful transformation. Develop and maintain relationships with decision makers and key stakeholders
• Inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team, fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Represent the Operational Excellence team and its priorities to other Strategy & Transformation teams. Perform the role of project and career coach to other team members

Experiences and skills you'll use to solve
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required ; Master's degree or advanced certifications like Lean Six Sigma Black Belt are a definite asset
• Enterprise-level experience with a proven record in managing operational excellence and leading Lean transformations
• Proven track record of managing and delivering significant business results that reflects strategic and creative thinking, individual initiative and motivating teams
• Proven leader with extensive abilities to build solid and collaborative relationships with team members, foster a productive teamwork environment, lead teams to generate a vision, leverage diverse views, and help grow team members throughout the course of every engagement
• Proficiency in stakeholder engagement and communication using various techniques and media
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas in a clear and impactful manner
• Self-motivated with a passion for client work, collaboration, and driving positive change
• Ability to thrive and support others through ambiguous environments
• A lifelong learning mindset, with curiosity and energy to explore emerging technologies
• Experience with system implementations is an asset
• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.
• This is a 12-month full-time contract opportunity

PwC BC Region Pay Range Information
The salary range* for this position is $121,900 - $203,300, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual bonus payment. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon your skills, experience, qualifications and geographic location .

*Please note that the salary range for this position is reflected for our British Columbia region . Given our national recruiting approach, we recruit (and may hire) in other regions and therefore the salary range may differ depending on the work location . PwC is committed to competitive compensation and sharing salary ranges in accordance with applicable pay transparency legislation as they arise.

Why you'll love PwC
We're inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you'll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We're committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.
We're committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.