PwC Labs is focused on standardizing, automating, delivering tools and processes and exploring emerging technologies that drive efficiency and enable our people to reimagine the possible. Process improvement, transformation, effective use of innovative technology and data & analytics, and leveraging alternative delivery solutions are key areas of focus to drive additional value for our firm. The Automation Lab within PwC Labs is focused on implementing intelligent process automation solutions that will impact the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our business processes across Tax, Assurance, Advisory, and Internal Firm Services. Process improvement, transformation, system implementation, effective use of technology and data & analytics, and leveraging alternative delivery solutions are key areas of focus to drive additional value to our firm.
To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.
As a Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:
• Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.
• Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities and coach to help deliver results.
• Develop new ideas and propose innovative solutions to problems.
• Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from from current trends in business area.
• Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.
• Share relevant thought leadership.
• Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing others.
• Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality, diverse relationships.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing automation solutions, capable of being deployed in a client's environment. You will use your knowledge of development industry leading practices to create high quality digital assets at scale.
Job Requirements and Preferences :
Basic Qualifications :
Minimum Degree Required :
Bachelor Degree
Additional Educational Requirements :
In lieu of a Bachelor Degree, 12 years of professional experience involving technology-focused process improvements, transformations, and/or system implementations.
Minimum Years of Experience :
3 year(s)
Preferred Qualifications :
Degree Preferred :
Master Degree
Preferred Fields of Study :
Business Analytics, Computer and Information Science, Mathematics
Preferred Knowledge/Skills :
Demonstrates thorough knowledge and/or a proven record of success in roles leading a team of developers or as an individual contributor, designing, developing and performing the maintenance of complex automations with a proven record of success in the following areas:
• Demonstrating advanced ETL skills using Alteryx or similar ETL tools;
• Demonstrating considerable analytical skills and ability to improvise configuration;
• Performing business and data analytics both as an individual contributor and team  member;
• Understanding of workflow-based logic and the ability to both understand a business  process from a workflow diagram and to conceptualize it as an automated solution;
• Identifying new process opportunities and accurately analyzing and estimating new  processes, quickly assessing feasibility;
• Analyzing, understanding and documenting the business processes in detail where  required;
• Supporting the definition of data management requirements, including translating and  documenting needs, assessing data, and implementing appropriate data solutions &  data warehousing principles and methodologies;
• Supporting creation of scalable and efficient process automation workflows that identify  & create reusable automation components;
• Adhering to framework for automation projects to establish manageability and  maintainability of automation operations;
• Working within project planning constraints, communicating any identified project risks  and issues to the delivery/project manager accordingly and providing inputs to the  change control process;
• Creating and documenting test procedures and scenarios;
• Working alone or as part of a team to design and build quality RPA solutions, leveraging information about the purpose of the solution or functionality being built;
• Conceptualizing RPA solutions and understanding the prescribed RPA design architecture;
• Identifying and designing appropriate automation workflows;
• Supporting development of automation workflows such that they result in reusable assets that can be leveraged across other projects;
• Applying technical knowledge of relevant RPA platforms, such as UiPath, Automation Anywhere and Blue Prism;
• Working within cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, Openstack, AO, SAP HEC or similar cloud providers;
• Combining strategic thinking with tactical execution as well as a passion for project management;
• Building relationships with leaders and client service professionals at all levels to establish trust and develop a productive working environment;
• Communicating well with both technical and non-technical audiences;
• Owning and engaging deeply in all aspects of a project from strategy through implementation;
• Finding and connecting the right technical resources and/or stakeholders to drive projects forward;
• Prioritizing work in a dynamic environment where priorities and deadlines often shift; and,
• Managing and delivering complex projects in a fast paced and changing environment that includes different stakeholders and staff members located nationally.