Specialty/Competency: Assurance

Industry/Sector: Not Applicable

Time Type: Full time

Travel Requirements: Up to 20%

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.

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.

The Opportunity

As part of the Assurance Technology Testing Center team you are responsible for facilitating user acceptance testing and guiding junior staff in Tampa, virtually, and offshore. As a Senior Associate you are tasked with analyzing complex problems, mentoring others, and maintaining exemplary standards while building client relationships and developing a deeper understanding of the business context. You are expected to coordinate software testing with product owners, train testers on software, and examine defects identified during testing, demonstrating project management skills and leadership with large teams.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and oversee user acceptance testing processes

• Lead and inspire junior staff across various locations

• Analyze and resolve complex issues related to software testing

• Coordinate with product owners to promote successful testing

• Train team members on software functionalities and testing procedures

• Investigate and address defects identified during testing

• Demonstrate leadership and project management skills

• Build and maintain productive client relationships while expanding business understanding

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree

• 2 years of experience in either audit (core or risk assurance) or software quality assurance

• In lieu of a Bachelor's Degree, 12 years of professional experience involving either audit (core or risk assurance) or software quality assurance experience; 3 years leading multiple teams

What Sets You Apart

• Maintaining credentialing requirements for home practice

• Demonstrating project management skills and leadership

• Collaborating effectively with large and virtual teams

• Developing innovative solutions and improving processes

• Applying technical accounting and auditing standards

• Implementing digital technologies like UiPath and Alteryx

• Progressing at or above senior level in Technical Capabilities

• Proficiency in technology (Google Drive, Windows, Microsoft Office)

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

The salary range for this position is: $82,000 - $204,500, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance