Job Description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Managed Services

Management Level

Associate

& Summary

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. * Why PWCAt 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 usAt 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. "

& Summary:

Role Purpose

Lead end-to-end digital transformation and PMO for large capital projects in metals & mining—covering planning, execution, governance, and benefits realization. You will drive adoption of digital/AI solutions (e.g., 5D BIM, advanced scheduling & risk analytics, drone/LiDAR-based progress tracking, IoT geo-fencing for materials, digital twins, and GenAI assistants for controls and reporting) to deliver measurable improvements in time, cost, quality, and safety

Responsibilities:

A. PMO & Governance

• Establish and run the PMO stage-gate governance, change control, RACI, decision logs, and escalation paths.
• Build/maintain Integrated Master Schedule (IMS); perform critical path and what‑if analyses; lead schedule compression strategies.
• Implement Cost Controls (budget phasing, EVM with CPI/SPI), forecast-at-completion (FAC), variance analysis, and executive reporting.
• Drive Risk & Safety Management risk registers, mitigations, contingency strategies, and safety audits with digital/AI insights.
• Oversee Quality Management ITPs, NCR/CPAR workflows, vendor surveillance; ensure compliance with OISD/PNGRB/PESO/CEIG and applicable codes.

B. Procurement & Supply Chain

• Own procurement management sourcing strategy, bid evaluation, contracts/Change Orders/EOTs, LDs/incentives.
• Run performance reviews for contractors and material vendors; track delivery performance and expediting.
• Implement Digital Storage & Logistics Management (IoT + geo-fencing) for traceability, install-readiness, and exception alerts.

C. Digital/AI Transformation

• Define the digital roadmap and success metrics; orchestrate adoption of:
  • 5D BIM (cost + schedule integration) and model-based quantity management.
  • Advanced scheduling & risk analytics (constraint-based planning, scenario simulation, Monte Carlo).
  • Drone/LiDAR for volumetrics and progress; CV-based safety/compliance monitoring.
  • Power BI/Tableau control towers; GenAI copilots for reports, risk registers, and stakeholder communications.
  • Digital twins/IoT for real-time asset & utility dashboards (energy, ETP, utilities).
• Ensure cybersecurity and data governance for TAS/PLC/SCADA integrations.

D. Stakeholder & Delivery Leadership

• Act as client-facing lead for multi‑billion‑dollar programs (mine expansion, beneficiation, smelters, ports/terminals, rail logistics).
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams (civil/mech/electrical/instrumentation, digital, safety, QA/QC); coach Associates/Sr Associates.
• Manage benefits realization; track KPIs tied to business case (throughput, cost, schedule predictability).

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 6–8 years relevant experience in construction + metals/mining + PMO consulting across capex projects.
• PMP® certification (mandatory).
• M.Tech (NICMAR) preferred (Construction/Project Management).
• Alternatively, BE/B.Tech (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) + MBA with strong project/PMO track record.
• Demonstrated hands-on with at least 3 of: Primavera/MS Project, Power BI/Tableau, BIM (Navisworks/Revit/Synchro), Drone/LiDAR workflows, EVM, IoT/SCADA/TAS integrations, GenAI copilots.
• Strong commercial acumen (contracts, claims/changes, LDs), regulatory familiarity (PESO/CEIG/environmental permits).

Core Skills

• Program governance, PMO operations, EVM, schedule & cost assurance, risk management.
• Digital solutioning & change management; stakeholder management at CXO/plant head level.
• Excellent communication; executive reporting; proposal support/pre‑sales a plus.

Working Model

• Consulting life extensive travel to site/client offices (as needed).
• Opportunity to work on multi‑billion‑dollar engagements with reputed companies; strong exposure to digital & AI transformation.
• Location: Flexible; base in India with deployment to project sites.

2) Job Description — Associate / Senior Associate (2–5 years relevant experience)

Openings: 3
Role Title: Associate / Senior Associate — Digital-led Transformation & Capital Project Management (Metals & Mining)

Role Purpose

Support PMO and digital transformation for capital projects in metals & mining You will build schedules, dashboards, reports, and digital toolchains (e.g., 5D BIM, drone/LiDAR progress, IoT geo-fencing, and GenAI report assistants) to improve visibility, predictability, and control across scope, time, cost, risk, quality, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

A. PMO Execution

• Maintain work plans and look‑ahead schedules; update progress, logic ties, and milestones in Primavera/MS Project
• Run EVM calculations (CPI/SPI), cost/schedule variance analysis; prepare management reports.
• Support risk registers, mitigation tracking, and safety audit follow-ups; assist in compliance documentation.

B. Procurement & Vendor Performance

• Track material delivery performance; maintain vendor scorecards and expediting logs.
• Support bid evaluations, contract change requests, and documentation.

C. Digital/AI Enablement

• Build Power BI/Tableau dashboards (time, cost, risk, quality, safety, regulatory).
• Assist BIM coordinators with 5D BIM linkages (quantities, cost/schedule) and model reviews.
• Operate drone/LiDAR progress workflows (with supervision), assist in computer vision checks for site safety.
• Run IoT + geo-fencing material tracking dashboards; flag exceptions (route deviation, dwell breaches).
• Use GenAI assistants for executive summaries, daily status notes, risk logs, and stakeholder communications (governed by data policies).

D. Documentation & Stakeholder Support

• Maintain PMO registers (change, interface, issues, decisions); compile weekly/monthly packs.
• Coordinate meetings, actions, and follow-ups with EPCs/vendors/regulators; support site visits & audits.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 2–5 years relevant experience in construction + metals/mining + PMO on capex projects.
• PMP® (preferred; willingness to obtain within 12 months).
• M.Tech (NICMAR) preferred; alternatively BE/B.Tech (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) + MBA with relevant project experience.
• Hands-on with Primavera/MS Project, Power BI/Tableau/Excel, BIM tools (Navisworks/Revit/Synchro); exposure to drone/LiDAR and IoT tracking advantageous.

Core Skills

• Planning & controls, data handling, dashboarding, report writing, on-ground coordination.
• Detail orientation, problem solving, collaboration; strong communication & stakeholder management.

Working Model

• Extensive travel to project sites/client offices.
• Exposure to large, marquee projects and cutting-edge digital/AI solutions—an accelerator for future roles.

Key Differentiators for Both Roles

• Work with multi‑billion‑dollar metals & mining programs (terminals, mines, beneficiation, smelters, logistics).
• Deep exposure to digital/AI in project management: 5D BIM, digital twins, advanced scheduling & risk analytics, drone/LiDAR, IoT geo‑fencing, GenAI copilots.
• Clear career pathway from delivery to solution leadership and client advisory.

Mandatory skill sets:

Infrastructure

Preferred skill sets:

consulting

Years of experience required:

2-5 years

Education qualification:

• B.Tech / MBA

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

Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Engineering, MBA (Master of Business Administration)Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Infrastructure

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Business Case Development, Business Process Improvement, Change Control Processes, Communication, Costing, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, IT Project Lifecycle, Kanban (Project Management), Optimism, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), Process Mapping, Process Standardization, Program Management, Project Budgeting, Project Coordination, Project Delivery, Project Documentation, Project Governance {+ 18 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

May 6, 2026