Latest Job at PricewaterhouseCooper (PWC) Nigeria for Strategy and Operations Manager
Employment Nigeria
01-Jan-1970
NIGERIA , NIGERIA ,
PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) Nigeria firms help organizations and individuals create the value they are looking for. We are a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 180,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services
PricewaterhouseCooper Nigeria is recruiting to fill the vacant position of:
Job Title: Strategy and Operations Manager
Job Location: Lagos
Reference Number: ADSP00030
Job Description
We are looking for Managers to manage complex engagements that help our clients realize competitive advantage from operations by optimizing their business through strategy development, transformation and operational effectiveness. Specific area of focus include , network design, product innovation and development, sales and operations planning, strategic cost analysis and managements, business process reviews, strategic decision making and commercial and market due diligence
Responsibilities
- Undertake business development through active identification of leads, conversions of leads to expressions of interest, proposals and engagements
- Managing Strategy and Operations projects of high complexity through projects plans, economics, monitoring and evaluating risks, budgets and delivery of projects as per required standards
- Identifying and addressing client or management needs: build, maintain, and utilize networks of client or management relationships; manage resource requirements, project workflow and budgets
- Managing risks within the standard PwC’s global policies and procedures
- Identifying and applying appropriate costing techniques to a range of situations
- Understanding the broader business strategy of clients
- Ensuring engagement economics through efficient project management, billing, collection and WIP management
- Contributes to the development of new methodologies or approaches to address client or PwC needs
- Acting as trusted business advisor with client through knowledge sharing, technical expertise and project management
- Manage, coach, develop and mentor staff and project teams
- To participate in the firm's activities
Requirements
- First Degree in relevant field
- MBA/MSc (Business/Accounting/Finance/Strategy orientation) is desirable
- CPA or ACCA (finalists) or other accredited accounting qualification
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Strategy and Operations consulting in a professional services environment or 2 years relevant experience in a large/global organization.
- Experience outside market of operation will be an added advantage
- Experience in building and maintaining strong relations with senior level clients and key industry contacts
- Demonstrated experience in corporate and business strategy
- Experience in strategic planning and portfolio management
- Experience in innovation strategy: market entry, business design, growth and social strategies;
- Demonstrated experience in inorganic growth strategy, corporate development/venturing, target identification and prioritization, and commercial due diligence;
- Cost leadership strategy, ROI improvement, ruthless competitor strategy.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and experience leading projects and diverse teams
- Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities.
- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of one of the following industries – Financial Services, Government Agencies, Consumer products and Telecommunication, Energy and Mining
- Working knowledge and understanding of compliance and risk review procedures, business processes and internal controls
- Flexibility in your approach to meeting goals as team manager
- Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and senior clients
- A proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong relationships
- A proactive approach to problem solving, delivering results and meet client expectations
- Strong IT Skills and technical depth
- Project management skills – ability to manage across multiple and complex projects,
- Understand and live the PwC values
- Demonstrable creativity and innovation
- Presentation, communication and facilitation skills
- Adapting and responding to change
Mode Of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Closing Date: 28th February, 2014
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