Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Managed Services

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in operations consulting specialise in providing consulting services on optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. These individuals analyse client needs, develop operational strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive business performance.

As an operations consulting generalist at PwC, you will possess a broad understanding of various aspects of operations consulting. You will provide comprehensive guidance and support to clients in optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. Working in this area, you will analyse client needs, develop operational solutions, and offer recommendations tailored to specific business requirements.

Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes forour 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 foreach other. Learn more .

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 looking for experienced professionals for ourAutomotiveconsulting practice with proven anddemonstratedexperience in driving transformations with tangible outcomes

Candidate specifications(insert the relevant personal skills here):

Strong communicationskills - written & verbal

Strong presentation skills and experience of having dealt with CXO level

Strong analytical skills

Delivery of tangible value on projects

Ability to lead projects across cross-functional teams

Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, Word, Power Point

The individual shouldpossessand demonstrate high integrity and credibility as perceived by all those with whom s/he will work

The individual should have strong intellect coupled with proficient commercial instincts and business acumen

The individual must be willing to travel 70-80% in a month and flexible toadoptto a demanding lifestyle

Professional networking skills

Sharp focus on quality delivery

Ability to develop / customize solutions relevant to client

Able to thrive inrelatively unstructuredsituations,maturityand ability to handle pressure

High initiative and drive, positiveattitudeand high commitment

Ensure compliancetothe firm's standards,processesand policies

Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities of the role may include:

Project Delivery / execution:Workwith client C-level and leadprojects -design solutions applicable to client's problem statement and manage delivery ofwork products with the right levels of quality. Definedeliverable content andfacilitatebuy-in of proposed solutions from top management levels atvarious automotive clients.

2.Business Development:Leadbusiness development opportunities, conducting diagnostics and preparation ofwinningproposals

3.AutomotiveDomain Development:Leaddevelopment of assets and methodologies,development of point-of-view, research or white papers, development of marketing collateral, and publicationsin industry periodicals

Mandatory skill sets:

Cost Optimization

Preferred skill sets:

Consulting

Years of experiencerequired:

Experience:

Years:1+years of experience across stated areas below

Ideally experience with Management or Business consulting firms relatedwithAutomotive/Future of MobilityStrategy, Innovation& Operations consulting.Alternatively, experienced professionals working with India's top automotive companies with experience in strategy, supply chain, manufacturing,salesor marketing functions.

We are looking for candidates withdemonstratedexperience in delivering tangible improvements in automotive OEM andcomponentcompanies in India.

Areas ofpreviousexperience -across 1 or more of the following:

Strategy consulting

Sales & marketing performance improvement

Innovation Management

Digital transformation

Supply chain transformation

Organization structure & productivity improvement

Cost reduction across multiple leversin manufacturinge.g.raw material consumption,manpowercost, maintenance cost, spares & consumables cost, and energy & utility cost

Datadriven interventions forsales, marketing,manufacturing, supplychain

Education qualification:

Education:MBAfrom a top tier institute Any certification on any of the above areas would be preferred

Education

Degrees/Field of Study required: MBA (Master of Business Administration)

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

Required Skills

Cost Optimization

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Business Data Analytics, Business Performance Metrics, Business Transformation, Change Management, Communication, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Epic Software, Epic Systems, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Logistics Management, Management Consulting, Manufacturing Operations Management, Market Research, Operating Effectiveness Review, Operational Excellence, Operational Performance Management (OPM), Operations Management, Operations Processes, Operations Strategy, Operations Support + 13 more

Desired Languages

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

No

Government Clearance Required

No

Job Posting End Date

April 12, 2026

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