Assurance PwC Academy Project Manager

Job Description

Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior Associate& SummaryPwCs Academy is looking for a candidate who is highly organized, with very strong project administration and management experience.The candidate will also need to be knowledgeable about learning and development processes and systems, preferably within the context of executive education and development. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of the projects they are working on and uses their own initiative, drive and flexibility to make the project a success.Planning and organizing- Acknowledge the receipt of hand over from the BD team and ensure that all necessary steps is completed before the delivery of the engagement (e.g. R&Q completed, engagement letter/contract signed, etc.)- Initiate the set-up of client in the PwC internal systems/database (job codes, enrolment to clients portal.- Organise and conduct a kick-off meeting with the relevant stakeholders- Engagement and of internal and external SMEs in the planning phase- Project planning - scheduling, SME resourcing, initiation of SMEs contracts, logistics for training delivery and for the SME- Trainer briefing- Setting up a communication planManage the content development phase- Communicating the expectation from various stakeholders in terms of content, quality, timeline, etcManage the delivery phase- Making sure that the delivery is as per plan - performing quality check during the delivery of the course.Quality control- Quality control on material, delivery and other client deliverables- Analysing and managing project risks- Analyzing client and participant feedback for improvements- Trainer performance analysis and overall trainer managementManaging project economics/reporting- Review and update of PTs upon handover from the BD team.- Monthly updating course manager dashaboard- Updating revenue forecast every week and to keep the internal stakeholders up to date- Client billing and debtor management- Third party supplier/contractors invoices- Updating the project hub updateClient communications and management- Client management and obtaining client feedback- Review and submission of post course reports- Organising periodic update meeting with client to discuss overall status of the projectAccount accelerators- Maintain and develop strong relationships with client key contact- Actively develop new relationships to widen network within the same client- Identify any other training opportunities in the client. REQUIREMENTS: REQUIREMENTS- University Level qualification, e.g. BA or BSc- Desirable - Project Management Certification, e.g. PMP- Learning and Development Certification, e.g. CIPD- At least 5 years work experience- Desirable - Professional services- Desirable - Middle East Experience- High level of technical proficiency and computer literacy particularly with Excel, Word, MS Project and PowerPoint- Expertise in management of the full systems approach to training, including, design, development, delivery and evaluation of training.- Experienced project manager, particularly in the field of learning and organizational development

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Were a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

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