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Product Development - Digital Engineering - Senior Associate

PwC (US), New York, New York, us, 10261

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Senior Associate, Product Development & Manufacturing

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. In product development and manufacturing at PwC, you will specialise in improving product development and manufacturing processes. You will work closely with clients to analyse product development lifecycles, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies to enhance speed to market, reduce costs, and improve quality. Working in this area, you will also provide guidance on implementing lean manufacturing principles, optimising supply chain integration, and leveraging digital technologies. Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn't clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others. Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems. Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts. Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy. Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing. Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas. Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations. Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements. Additional Job Description Additional Responsibilities: Our Product Development & Manufacturing (PD&M) Team helps our clients leverage advanced strategies, operational approaches and technologies to innovate, develop and manufacture products and services in a manner that significantly increases operational efficiency and drives new levels of enterprise-wide growth in a connected world. Job Requirements and Preferences Basic Qualifications: Minimum Degree Required (BQ): Bachelor's Degree Minimum Year(s) of Experience (BQ): 4 year(s) Preferred Qualifications: Degree Preferred: Master's Degree Preferred Fields of Study: Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Industrial and Operations Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Project Engineering & Management, Production Engineering, Systems Engineering, Biomedical Science, Computer and Information Science, Data Processing/Analytics/Science Preferred Knowledge/Skills: Demonstrates intimate knowledge and experience with and a proven record of success in leading or facilitating project management or client consultations in the areas of product development and manufacturing, preferably for a global network of professional services firms, in one of the following core industry sectors including, but not limited to: - Industrial: Automotive; Aerospace; Chemicals; Industrial Manufacturing; or Construction; - Technology: Hardware/Electronics; Systems; Software; Semiconductor; or Telecommunications; - Life Sciences: Pharma, Bio Pharma, & Specialty Pharma; Medical Device, Medical Technology & Diagnostics; Generics; or Animal Health; and, - Consumer Markets: Food & Beverage; Goods; or Vertically Integrated Retail. Demonstrates intimate knowledge and experience with and a proven record of success directing efforts in advisory services in the following capability areas: - Technical solution architecture for one or more of these technologies: Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX), Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, SAP PLM; - PLM Blueprint & Design for the above technologies; - Digital Engineering/ PLM Strategy Development; - Digital Engineering Application (PLM, ALM, PPM) Configuration and Deployment; - Engineering Decision Support & Analytics; - Engineering Cloud Solutions; - Product Development Strategy & Operations; and, - Connected Products / Platforms / Services. Demonstrates intimate abilities to lead and manage a diverse team including: Demonstrates the ability to build, maintain, and utilize networks of client relationships; Possesses advanced problem solving and analysis skills; Possesses advanced spreadsheet, presentation and document development skills; Possesses detailed value case development skills; Possesses the ability to interpret financial statements; Possesses engaging interpersonal skills; Possesses a collaborative and can-do mindset; Possesses financial modeling skills; Possesses the ability to influence and shape thinking of peer level and Director level client resources; Possesses Program/Project leadership skills - ability to lead complex multi-workstream projects; Manages unstructured situations, anticipating client needs and developing solutions; Possesses the ability to develop/coach resources and guide careers of team members; Possesses client presentation skills; and, Possesses proposal & pricing development skills. Travel Requirements: Up to 80%