Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

As a business application consulting generalist at PwC, you will provide consulting services for a wide range of business applications. You will leverage a broad understanding of various software solutions to assist clients in optimising operational efficiency through analysis, implementation, training, and support.

*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. "

Job Description & Summary: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Consultant / Senior Consultant with proven experience in Agile delivery as a SCRUM Master. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in leading cross-functional teams, managing agile ceremonies, and using tools like JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, Clarity PPM, and similar platforms to drive transparency, efficiency, and success across technology-driven initiatives. 

 

Responsibilities: 

  

Act as SCRUM Master for one or more Agile teams, facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews 

Guide teams in Agile/Scrum best practices and help remove impediments to delivery 

Track and communicate team velocity, sprint/release progress, and burn-down chart 

Maintain JIRA boards, workflows, and reporting dashboards 

Support Program and Portfolio Managers with updates on delivery status through tools like Clarity PPM, MS Project, or ServiceNow ITBM 

Coordinate with Stakeholders, and Development team to ensure a shared understanding of project goals and priorities 

Ensure alignment with delivery timelines, quality standards, and compliance requirements 

Contribute to knowledge sharing, process refinement, and Agile maturity initiatives across teams 

Mandatory skill sets: 

  

Working knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL DB 

Strong experience in PostgreSQL, MySQL, Maria DB, SQL Server etc. 

Provide guidance and support to Application Developers 

Assist with schema design, code review, SQL query tuning 

Install, tune, implement and upgrade DBMS installations 

Write and deploy SQL patches 

Upgrade and improve application schema and data upgrades 

Proactively and regularly make recommendations for system improvements 

Collate, prepare and present statistical information and reports for internal and external use 

Strong knowledge in Stored Procedure, Trigger, View, Cursor, large scale Data migration activities and performance tunning 

Preferred skill sets: 

7+ years of relevant experience in IT projects with 2+ years as a SCRUM Master 

Strong working knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) 

Expertise in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Clarity PPM, MS Project, ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, or Rally 

 

SCRUM Master certification (CSM, PSM I/II) strongly preferred 

Excellent facilitation, stakeholder coordination, and communication skills 

Ability to manage multiple priorities and interface with stakeholders at all levels 

 

  

Years of experience required: 

7+Yrs 

Education qualification: 

BE/BTech/MCA/MTech 

 

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

Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Engineering

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Microsoft Project

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Reasoning, Analytical Thinking, Application Software, Business Data Analytics, Business Management, Business Technology, Business Transformation, Communication, Creativity, Documentation Development, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Implementation Research, Implementation Support, Implementing Technology, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Performance Assessment, Performance Management Software {+ 16 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date