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Posted 11 Sep 2026

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Employment
Full time
Posted
11 Sep 2026

About the role

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Managed Services

Management Level

Senior Associate

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.*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

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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:  

Support PMO and digital transformation for capital projects inmetals & mining. You will build schedules, dashboards, reports, and digital toolchains (e.g.,5D BIM,drone/LiDAR progress,IoT geo-fencing, andGenAIreport assistants) to improvevisibility, predictability, and controlacross scope, time, cost, risk, quality, and safety.

Responsibilities: 

A. PMO Execution

  • Maintainwork plansand look‑ahead schedules; update progress, logic ties, and milestones inPrimavera/MS Project.

  • RunEVMcalculations (CPI/SPI), cost/schedule variance analysis; prepare management reports.

  • Supportrisk registers, mitigation tracking, and safety audit follow-ups; assist in compliance documentation.

B. Procurement & Vendor Performance

  • Trackmaterial delivery performance; maintain vendor scorecards and expediting logs.

  • Support bid evaluations, contract change requests, and documentation.

C. Digital/AI Enablement

  • BuildPower BI/Tableaudashboards (time, cost, risk, quality, safety, regulatory).

  • AssistBIMcoordinators with5D BIMlinkages (quantities, cost/schedule) and model reviews.

  • Operatedrone/LiDARprogress workflows (with supervision), assist in computer vision checks for site safety.

  • RunIoT + geo-fencingmaterial tracking dashboards; flag exceptions (route deviation, dwell breaches).

  • UseGenAIassistants for executive summaries, daily status notes, risk logs, and stakeholder communications (governed by data policies).

D. Documentation & Stakeholder Support

  • Maintain PMO registers (change, interface, issues, decisions); compile weekly/monthly packs.

  • Coordinate meetings, actions, and follow-ups with EPCs/vendors/regulators; support site visits & audits.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • 2–5 yearsrelevant experience inconstruction + metals/mining + PMOon capex projects.

  • PMP®(preferred; willingness to obtain within 12 months).

  • M.Tech(NICMAR)preferred;alternativelyBE/B.Tech(Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) + MBAwith relevant project experience.

  • Hands-on withPrimavera/MS Project,Power BI/Tableau/Excel,BIM tools (Navisworks/Revit/Synchro); exposure todrone/LiDARandIoTtracking advantageous.

Core Skills

  • Planning & controls, data handling, dashboarding, report writing, on-ground coordination.

  • Detail orientation, problem solving, collaboration; strong communication & stakeholder management.

Working Model

  • Extensive travelto project sites/client offices.

  • Exposure tolarge, marquee projectsand cutting-edgedigital/AIsolutions—an accelerator for future roles.

Key Differentiators for Both Roles

  • Work withmulti‑billion‑dollarmetals & mining programs (terminals, mines, beneficiation, smelters, logistics).

  • Deep exposure todigital/AIin project management:5D BIM,digital twins,advanced scheduling & risk analytics,drone/LiDAR,IoT geo‑fencing,GenAIcopilots.

  • Clearcareer pathwayfrom delivery to solution leadership and client advisory.

Mandatory skill sets: 

capital projects

Preferred skill sets: 

consulting

Years of experience required: 

4-8 years

Education Qualification

B.Tech/MBA

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

Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Engineering, MBA (Master of Business Administration)Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Capital Projects

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

July 22, 2026

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