Job Description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Managed Services

Management Level

Senior 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 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.

Role Purpose

Lead end-to-end digital transformation and PMOfor 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-fencingfor materials, digital twins, and GenAIassistants 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/maintainIntegrated Master Schedule (IMS); perform critical pathand whatifanalyses; lead schedule compression strategies.

• Implement Cost Controls(budget phasing, EVMwith 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 reviewsfor contractors and material vendors; track delivery performanceand expediting.

• Implement Digital Storage & Logistics Management(IoT + geo-fencing) for traceability, install-readiness, andexceptionalerts.

C. Digital/AI Transformation

• Define the digital roadmap and success metrics; orchestrate adoption of:

• 5D BIM(cost + schedule integration) and model-based quantitymanagement.

• Advanced scheduling & risk analytics(constraint-based planning, scenario simulation, Monte Carlo).

• Drone/LiDARfor volumetrics and progress; CV-basedsafety/compliance monitoring.

• Power BI/Tableaucontrol towers; GenAIcopilots for reports, risk registers, and stakeholder communications.

• Digital twins/IoTfor 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 leadformultibilliondollarprograms (mine expansion, beneficiation, smelters, ports/terminals, raillogistics).

• 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 yearsrelevant experience in construction + metals/mining + PMO consultingacross capex projects.

• PMP® certification(mandatory).

• M.Tech(NICMAR)preferred (Construction/Project Management).

• Alternatively, BE/B.Tech(Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) + MBAwith strong project/PMOtrack 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/TASintegrations, GenAIcopilots.

• 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/presales a plus.

Working Model

• Consulting life extensive travelto site/client offices (as needed).

• Opportunity to work on multibilliondollarengagements with reputed companies; strong exposure to digital & AItransformation.

• Location: Flexible; base in Indiawith deployment to project sites.

Mandatory skill sets:

Project Management

Preferred skill sets:

Project Management

Years of experience required:

6-8 years

Education qualification:

BE / B.Tech

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

Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of EngineeringDegrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Project Management

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Business Case Development, Business Process Improvement, Change Control Processes, Communication, Costing, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, IT Project Lifecycle, Kanban (Project Management), Learning Agility, Optimism, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), Process Mapping, Process Standardization, Program Management, Project Budgeting {+ 23 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

February 18, 2026