Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Operations

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

As a business application consulting generalist at PwC, you will provide consulting services for a wide range of business applications. You will leverage a broad understanding of various software solutions to assist clients in optimising operational efficiency through analysis, implementation, training, and support.

*Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.

Job Description & Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Program Manager with over 25 years of proven leadership in end-to-end program delivery, custom solution development, and finance transformation automation initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in managing large-scale programs across organizations, with a strong track record in delivering innovative technology solutions aligned with finance and business objectives.

Responsibilities:

· Program Leadership: Lead complex, multi-stream finance transformation programs focused on automation, custom application development, and business process optimization.

· Solution Strategy & Design: Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to design scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions for financial operations, reporting, and compliance.

· Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary liaison between C-level executives, finance leaders, technical teams, and third-party vendors.

· Governance & Risk Management: Establish program governance frameworks, manage risk portfolios.

· Delivery Oversight: Ensure delivery excellence through agile and hybrid project management methodologies; manage budgets, resources, timelines, and quality metrics.

· Automation Focus: Drive adoption of intelligent automation (RPA, AI/ML), data integration, and digital finance technologies to improve operational efficiency.

· Team Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams, mentor project managers, and promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

· Change Management: Develop and execute change management and communication plans to ensure successful adoption of new systems and processes.

· Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process automation, performance enhancement, and strategic alignment across financial systems and business units.

Mandatory skill sets:

· Strong understanding of financial processes such as P2P, O2C, R2R, FP&A, tax and compliance.

· Proven expertise in leading large-scale ERP, automation (RPA), and digital finance initiatives (e.g., Oracle Fusion, Workday, Apttus).

· Hands-on experience with technologies (e.g., .Net, MSSQL, PL/SQL, APIs).

· Strong business acumen and the ability to translate financial objectives into technical solutions.

· Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred skill sets:

· Prior experience working with Big 4 consulting firms

· Experience with cloud transformation in the finance domain (Azure, AWS).

Years of experience required:

25+ years of experience in IT program and project management, specifically in custom solution delivery for finance transformation initiatives.

Education qualification:

MBA or Master’s in Finance

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Master of Business Administration

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Automation

Optional Skills

Microsoft Azure

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

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