PwC
PMO & Project Governance - Senior Associate
India · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerPwC
- LocationIndia
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
PPM
Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary
The Opportunity
Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands-on learning, cutting-edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.
As a PMO & Project Governance Senior Associate you will support project portfolio management activities that help prioritize work, coordinate delivery, and track progress across multiple project streams within our project management practice. As a Senior Associate you will analyze complex issues, build meaningful client connections, guide junior team members, and apply critical thinking to navigate ambiguity while contributing to the broader objectives of the engagement. In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will help manage governance routines, interpret data to inform recommendations, and maintain alignment between project plans, stakeholders, and delivery milestones while developing your personal brand and technical skills.
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Responsibilities
- Managing project governance activities across multiple workstreams and validating alignment to scope, timeline, and budget
- Coordinating project portfolio planning, prioritization, and resource tracking to support delivery outcomes
- Plan and oversee Advisory projects to achieve timely completion and adherence to budget
- Define clear objectives, scope, deliverables, and specifications for proposed solutions
- Track project resources, prepare budgets, and monitor progress using PMO reporting standards
- Identify, document, and track risks, issues, and dependencies through closure
- Developing governance artifacts, status updates, action logs, and meeting materials for client and internal stakeholders
- Monitoring project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests, then escalating concerns when needed
- Applying project management methods, Agile practices, and PMO tools to track progress and support execution
- Interpreting project data and portfolio metrics to inform recommendations and delivery decisions
- Building meaningful client relationships while anticipating needs across teams and project leaders
- Mentoring Associates and other junior team members through task review, feedback, and day-to-day guidance
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- PMP certification is required. Other Agile certifications (e.g., CSM, SAFe, ACP) are a plus
- 4-8 years of PMO or project management experience, with proven ownership of projects end-to-end
- Oral and written proficiency in English required
What Sets You Apart
- Demonstrating project governance experience across client engagements
- Managing PMO processes, project tracking, and reporting
- Applying Agile methodology, Kanban, or project lifecycle skills
- Interpreting data to inform recommendations and decisions
- Building client relationships while anticipating team needs
- Guiding junior team members through complex workstreams
Travel Requirements
Not Specified
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- SenioritySenior
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