IN_Manager_Assistant Project Manager –Cyber & Digital Risk Managed ServicesAdvisory_Bangalore

Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Risk Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls. Those in internal audit at PwC help build, optimise and deliver end-to-end internal audit services to clients in all industries. This includes IA function setup and transformation, co-sourcing, outsourcing and managed services, using AI and other risk technology and delivery models. IA capabilities are combined with other industry and technical expertise, in areas like cyber, forensics and compliance, to address the full spectrum of risks. This helps organisations to harness the power of IA to help the organisation protect value and navigate disruption, and obtain confidence to take risks to power growth. *Why PWC about us. 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: The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for leading and delivering medium to large-scale business and technology projects that support organizational and strategic objectives. This role partners closely with business leaders, sponsors, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project planning, execution, governance, risk management, and benefits realization. The Assistant Project Manager operates with minimal supervision, manages multiple concurrent initiatives, contributes to PMO excellence, and supports program management activities. The role serves as a key liaison between business stakeholders, project teams, and senior leadership to drive successful project outcomes while ensuring compliance with organizational methodologies and governance standards. Responsibilities: Project Planning & Delivery • Lead the end-to-end delivery of medium to large-scale projects from initiation through implementation and closure. • Develop and maintain project charters, business cases, project plans, schedules, resource plans, communication plans, and deployment strategies. • Define project scope, objectives, success criteria, deliverables, and milestones in alignment with business goals. • Ensure project delivery within approved scope, schedule, budget, and quality parameters. • Manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously. Stakeholder Management • Partner with business sponsors, functional leaders, technology teams, vendors, and external partners to ensure successful project execution. • Build strong relationships across the organization and facilitate collaboration among cross-functional teams. • Conduct project governance forums, steering committee meetings, and stakeholder reviews. • Provide regular status updates and executive-level reporting on project progress, risks, and outcomes. Project Governance & PMO Support • Ensure adherence to project management methodologies, standards, and governance requirements. • Support PMO initiatives, project portfolio reviews, and reporting processes. • Maintain project documentation and ensure audit readiness. • Facilitate stage-gate reviews and obtain required approvals throughout the project lifecycle. Risk, Issue & Change Management • Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate project risks and dependencies. • Maintain risk and issue logs and drive timely resolution of escalated concerns. • Lead scope and change management processes while ensuring appropriate stakeholder approvals. • Escalate project concerns proactively and provide recommended solutions. Resource & Financial Management • Coordinate resource planning and allocation in partnership with functional managers and business leaders. • Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and expenditures. • Track project financial performance and support ROI and benefits realization activities. • Optimize resource utilization while balancing project priorities and business needs. Business Transformation & Continuous Improvement • Support business transformation initiatives and organizational change efforts. • Identify opportunities to improve project delivery processes, governance frameworks, and operational effectiveness. • Apply best practices, lessons learned, and process improvement methodologies across projects. • Contribute to the development of project management standards and reusable delivery assets. Team Leadership & Mentoring • Lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment. • Provide guidance and mentoring to junior project managers, project coordinators, and team members. • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. • Support capability-building initiatives within the Project Management and PMO community. Testing, Implementation & Closure • Ensure testing, deployment, and transition activities are planned and executed effectively. • Coordinate business readiness and implementation activities. • Lead post-implementation reviews and lessons learned sessions. • Ensure successful project closure and transition into business-as-usual operations. • • PMP (Project Management Professional) • PRINCE2 • Agile/Scrum Certification • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt • Prosci Change Management Certification Key Competencies Leadership & Delivery • Project Management • Program Coordination • Project Governance • Strategic Execution • Cross-Functional Leadership Business & Financial Acumen • Business Case Development • Budget Management • Resource Planning • Benefits Realization • Financial Tracking and Reporting Stakeholder Management • Executive Communication • Influencing and Negotiation • Relationship Management • Conflict Resolution • Vendor Management Transformation & Continuous Improvement • Change Management • Process Optimization • Operational Excellence • Risk Management • Problem Solving Success Measures The Assistant Project Manager will be evaluated based on: • On-time and on-budget project delivery. • Stakeholder satisfaction and engagement. • Achievement of business and project objectives. • Effective management of risks, issues, and dependencies. • Governance and compliance adherence. • Resource and financial management effectiveness. • Contribution to PMO maturity and continuous improvement initiatives. • Team collaboration and leadership effectiveness. Mandatory skill sets: • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline. • Master's degree preferred. Preferred skill sets: Java/Python *Years of experience required     • 13+ years of overall professional experience. • Minimum 10+ years of Project Management experience. • Proven experience managing medium to large-scale business, operational, technology, transformation, or process improvement initiatives. • Experience working in matrixed, global, and cross-functional organizati