Transformation Delivery & Execution Consultant (PPM)

About the role

PwC's South Africa Technology & Innovation Centre (SATIC) is a strategic delivery hub supporting large-scale transformation programmes. As part of PwC Ireland's Transformation Pillar's Portfolio & Programme Management (PPM) capability, this Senior Associate role supports complex business and technology-enabled transformation programmes for Irish clients. At this level you take ownership of defined PMO and programme delivery activities, working with client teams and senior programme stakeholders to maintain delivery momentum and provide effective programme control.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver and own PMO and programme management activities across complex transformation programmes
• Develop, maintain and manage integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues and actions
• Maintain RAID logs and other programme controls, identifying emerging risks and escalating concerns
• Coordinate governance and reporting cycles so that information is accurate, timely and decision-useful
• Produce status reports, governance materials, executive presentations and programme updates for senior client and leadership audiences
• Support programme documentation such as project initiation documents, business cases and delivery plans
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, stand-ups and other delivery forums, turning decisions into documented actions
• Apply Waterfall, Agile and hybrid delivery methods, and support Agile ceremonies or act as Scrum Master where required
• Support benefits realisation, value tracking and the full project lifecycle from mobilisation to post-deployment review
• Use technology, automation and AI-enabled tools to improve delivery efficiency

Required profile

• Strong practical experience in project, programme or PMO delivery, able to manage core PPM activities independently
• Experience with complex, large-scale business, operational, digital or technology-enabled transformation programmes
• Degree in Business, Management, Project Management or a related discipline (ideally)
• Recognised project or programme management certification such as PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, Agile, Scrum or SAFe (ideally)
• Lean Six Sigma or Business Analysis qualifications advantageous

Required skills

• Programme planning, scheduling, RAID management, governance and reporting
• Waterfall, Agile and hybrid delivery approaches
• Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; Microsoft Copilot and other digital/AI tools
• Project management tools such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, Confluence or Azure DevOps (advantageous)