Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Technology

Specialism

Advisory - Other

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & 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.

About ETIC: 
The Egypt Technology and Innovation Centre (ETIC) is dedicated to driving technological advancement and innovation across various sectors. With a focus on harnessing cutting-edge technologies to create robust solutions, ETIC aims to become a leader in the technology sector by fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. 

Role Overview: 
As a Senior Manager – Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing multiple projects within PwC. You will leverage your expertise in the technology sector to ensure project delivery aligns with strategic objectives while driving efficiency and effectiveness. You will manage and lead a team of professionals, ensuring best practices and the Evolved PwC Professional framework are embedded in all projects. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Project Leadership and Management: 

Lead planning, execution, and delivery of multiple complex technology projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. 

Lead project scope, timelines, resources, and budgets, employing the Agile methodology and other project management best practices. 

Foster a culture of accountability and innovative problem-solving within project teams. 

Team Management and Development: 

Manage, mentor, and develop a diverse team of project managers and technical experts, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and professional growth. 

Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and facilitate resources for continuous learning and development. 

Stakeholder Engagement: 

Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring all parties are aligned on project objectives and outcomes. 

Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to senior management and stakeholders in a timely and transparent manner. 

Strategic Innovation: 

Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and trends that could enhance ETIC's service offerings and competitive advantage in the technology sector. 

Promote innovative thinking and practices within the team, encouraging creative solutions to complex problems. 

Quality Assurance and Risk Management: 

Implement quality assurance processes and procedures to ensure project deliverables meet the highest standards of quality and align with client expectations. 

Proactively identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact. 

Senior Manager Grade Technical Project Manager Skills 

Skill 

Description of the skill 

Skill level 

What the skill level means 

Agile and Lean practices 

You are an expert in Agile and Lean methodologies and lead by example, coaching teams across the organization. You advocate for these practices at an organizational level, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. You continuously innovate and incorporate the latest trends, establishing robust feedback loops and metrics that clearly measure value and impact across departments. You have a strong understanding of organizational goals and user needs, ensuring all team members are aligned and aware of priorities. 

Advanced 

Exhibits mastery in selecting and applying Agile and Lean tools effectively in various contexts. Leads complex initiatives that promote experimentation, adapts processes strategically, and focuses on optimizing value delivery across multiple projects. 

Waterfall methodologies 

You possess an in-depth understanding of waterfall methodologies such as PRINCE2 and PMP and can design comprehensive governance frameworks that enhance stakeholder trust and control over projects. You lead diverse teams in delivering sequential activities efficiently, ensuring adherence to timelines and milestones while effectively managing risks and changes transparently. 

Expert 

Capable of defining rigorous methodologies for predictable project outputs. Recognizes when a waterfall approach can be paramount to project success, ensuring structured communication and documentation throughout. 

Communicating between the technical and non-technical 

You expertly traverse organizational, technical, and political landscapes, advocating for your team’s contributions and building trust across stakeholder groups. You effectively mediate discussions and address challenges, ensuring clear communication flows in both directions between technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

Expert 

Recognized as a communication leader who fosters collaboration, understanding, and trust. Skilled in leading difficult conversations and is seen as a credible source of information across the organization. 

Maintaining delivery momentum 

You proactively identify and resolve impediments, driving teams to meet delivery commitments with urgency. You implement strategic risk management practices and use tools to track and manage dependencies and performance across the organization. 

Advanced 

Acts as a catalyst for maintaining project momentum, skilled in utilizing techniques to ensure teams remain focused and efficient. Knows how to leverage organisational resources effectively for improved delivery. 

Making the process work 

You challenge and reform outdated organisational processes that hinder project flow, promoting those that create value. You lead teams in the identification of key processes and encourage a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. 

Advanced 

Influences positive change in complex organisational processes, champions innovation, and mentors others to identify and implement process improvements effectively. 

Planning 

You adopt a holistic and anticipatory approach to planning, adeptly managing uncertainties and complexities. You communicate planning assumptions and progress clearly to all stakeholders and ensure alignment across multiple teams. 

Expert 

Masterfully balances strategic foresight with tactical execution, able to adjust plans dynamically based on real-time data and stakeholder feedback. Ensures delivery confidence through effective risk management. 

Financial management 

You excel in overseeing budget management at an organisational level, ensuring financial discipline while identifying opportunities for value optimization. You quantitatively assess risks and allocate budgetary provisions dynamically. 

Expert 

Exhibits a strong grasp of financial forecasting and cost management, ensuring financial performance is reported accurately and any challenges addressed proactively. 

Team dynamics and collaboration 

You cultivate high-performance delivery teams, understanding group dynamics and fostering an environment of psychological safety where feedback is valued. You lead conflict resolution efforts and facilitate team collaboration across diverse functions. 

Expert 

Recognised for building and maintaining cohesive teams that work in synergy, encouraging flexibility, trust, and openness while driving towards common goals. 

Lifecycle perspective 

You maintain an organisation-wide perspective on project lifecycles, positioning the team to manage progress effectively across different phases. You ensure adherence to standards and facilitate smooth transitions throughout project delivery. 

Advanced 

Adept at leading projects through all stages of the lifecycle, with a comprehensive view of how each phase interacts to meet user needs and organisational objectives. 

Operational management 

You lead the operational aspects of project design and implementation, ensuring adherence to best practices. You work cross-functionally to ensure projects align with operational capabilities and strategic objectives. 

Advanced 

Demonstrates the capability to innovate within operational frameworks, continuously improving processes while maintaining a rigorous focus on project deliverables and outcomes. 

Project ownership 

You assume full accountability for project direction, translating user needs into strategic deliverables. You establish clear project visions and roadmaps, prioritizing effectively within multidisciplinary teams. 

Expert 

Embodies strategic leadership in project management, excelling in navigating complexities and ensuring delivery aligns with broader organizational goals. 

Strategic ownership 

You cultivate ambitious visions and align organizational strategy with project goals. You get buy-in from key stakeholders and consistently translate vision into actionable deliverables across the organization. 

Advanced 

Recognized for visionary leadership that inspires teams, capable of synthesizing information into strategic initiatives that drive organizational success. 

User focus 

You possess a deep understanding of user needs and behaviours, championing user-cantered design approaches. You ensure iterative feedback processes are established, fostering relationships that enhance the user experience. 

Advanced 

Serves as a leading advocate for user needs within the organization, integrating user insights into strategic planning and project execution effectively. 

2.2 Desirable Skills 

Skill 

Description of the skill 

Skill level 

What the skill level means 

Technologist 

You leverage an extensive understanding of user-cantered design alongside technological advancements. You make informed, value-driven decisions that reflect a deep awareness of user needs across diverse digital contexts. 

Advanced 

Exhibits comprehensive knowledge of relevant technologies, integrating them thoughtfully into project design and execution. Assesses how digital contexts influence user interaction and overall service delivery. 

Understanding Constraints 

You thoroughly analyse and navigate constraints across various domains (financial, regulatory, social) while proactively adapting project parameters for compliance and alignment. 

Expert 

Demonstrates mastery in not only identifying but also challenging and redefining constraints for enhanced project success. Assesses project landscapes and compliance requirements expertly. 

Influencing skills 

You engage all stakeholders effectively to cultivate consensus and encourage diverse perspectives. Your negotiation skills facilitate mutually beneficial outcomes, uplift project discussions and foster collaborative efforts. 

Expert 

Recognized for exceptional capability in stakeholder engagement, fostering unity and collaboration while navigating complex project dynamics. Your approach leads to enhanced team performance and project outcomes. 

Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred. 

Professional Project Management certification PMP/PRINCE2 and ACP/SAFe/CSM is required,  PgMP, PfMP and SAFe is additionally preferred.  

11+ years of experience in project management within the technology sector, with at least 3 years in a leadership role and more than 14 years of overall experience 

Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale IT projects and programs and cross-functional teams. 

Strong understanding of software development methodologies, especially Agile and DevOps practices. 

Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence at all levels. 

Evolved PwC Professional Framework Competencies: 

Whole Leadership: Exhibit leadership qualities that inspire teams, drive strategic vision, and create a culture of collaboration and innovation. 

Business Acumen: Maintain a thorough understanding of the technology landscape to inform strategic decisions and improve project outcomes. 

Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate a strong technical background with an emphasis on new and emerging technologies relevant to ETIC’s mission. 

Global Acumen: Understand the global implications of technology solutions and leverage insights to enhance project frameworks across diverse markets. 

Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and clients, ensuring a service-oriented approach that aligns with ETIC’s values and goals. 

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

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

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Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Business Process Improvement, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Costing, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Influence, Intellectual Curiosity, IT Project Lifecycle, Learning Agility, Optimism, Process Mapping, Process Standardization, Professional Courage, Program Management, Project Budgeting, Project Coordination {+ 27 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

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