Experienced Associate - Strategy -Operations Strategy – Bangalore

At PwC, our people in strategy consulting focus on providing strategic guidance and insights to organisations. They analyse market trends, assess business performance, and develop recommendations to help clients achieve their goals. These individuals work closely with clients to identify opportunities for growth, optimise operations, and enhance overall business performance. In operations strategy at PwC, you will specialise in developing and implementing strategic plans to optimise operational efficiency and drive business growth. You will analyse data, identify opportunities for improvement, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and achieve organisational objectives.Role OverviewDesignation: Experienced AssociateLocation: Bengaluru, IndiaNote: Employee to be based in Bengaluru only;As an Experienced Associate, you will be a core problem solver in the Bengaluru team. You’ll perform analyses, build models, and co‑create deliverables that drive client decisions, while growing rapidly through coaching and on‑the‑job learning.What does this role entail?Our Management Consulting team works with our global clients to advise and design growth, operational and customer-focused strategies for sustainable competitive advantage. Our thought leadership and unparalleled experience help clients turn formidable challenges into market advantage across the value chain and around the globe. Additionally, our extensive expertise in various industries allows us to serve clients with consulting services with a focus on the most profitable elements of the value chain to create scalable businesses that will deliver increased sustainable profits.Our Management Consultants work with the client and project teams to support global engagements from India through activities that are driven towards delivering results, conduct analyses and develop insights, prepare excel models, analyze large sets of data, capture as-is processes, prepare work plans, design to-be processes, support project leads, work directly with client teams and facilitate meetings to enable decision making, organize and prepare recommendations on client issues, and participate actively in new business development, thought leadership and firm buildingCompetency Overview: Enterprise & Functional StrategyThe Operations Strategy team works with clients across industries supporting engagements -Developing enterprise and functional strategy (operating model, supply chain, manufacturing & service operations) in partnership with C-suite executivesConducting operational due diligence to assess process and technology landscapes and create POVsAdvising clients on transformation—operating model redesign, network optimization, S&OP/planning, logistics, inventory, sourcing & procurementDeveloping future state strategies for Operations driven digital transformation (analytics, automation, GenAI)Job DescriptionDiagnostic & designGather data, validate accuracy, and prepare baseline views.Build models, develop analysis and draft findingsDraft future state recommendations, catalog impact / implications and draft change strategy based on feedback and guidanceExecution & value trackingMaintain trackers, meeting notes, and action logs; iterate analyses and slides based on feedback.Core responsibilities of Experienced Associate would entail (but not limited to)ResponsibilitiesAs part of the team, you'll collaborate with experienced consultants and industry professionals to help clients address complex business challenges. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:Analyze datasets, perform benchmarks, and create clear exhibits to support hypothesesDocument as‑is processes; support time studies, value‑stream mapping, and KPI baseliningContribute to future‑state design workshops and creation of playbooks/standard workSupport PMO routines (plans, RAID, status) and quality checks on deliverablesCollaborate closely with peers in Mexico and US teams; take feedback and iterate quicklyKnowledge PreferredCandidates are expected to demonstrate foundational knowledge in one or more areas of technology, along with strong analytical skills to effectively understand and address client needs:Must-have SkillsApply analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills to support evaluation of operational challenges and opportunitiesClean, interpret, and visualize data to produce accurate analyses and clear exhibitsContribute to development of cost optimization, sourcing, and supply chain analyses under guidanceLeverage GenAI, automation, and digital analytics tools to improve data quality and delivery efficiencyCommunicate findings succinctly in written and verbal formats; iterate quickly based on feedbackBuild trusted working relationships through teamwork, proactive ownership, and stakeholder supportApply Lean and continuous improvement concepts to improve process efficiencySupport operating model design, manufacturing strategy, and procurement transformation initiativesGood-to-have SkillsManage multiple priorities with attention to detail and structured organizationDemonstrate ownership and accountability for assigned tasks, ensuring accuracy and timelinessShare knowledge and support peers; contribute to a collaborative team cultureDemonstrate self-awareness, adaptability, and commitment to PwC’s quality standards, ethics, and valuesYour opportunities at PwC Learn: Develop business acumen, technical, and technology skillsApply: Diverse opportunities to showcase your skills in a supportive environmentGrow: Harness your leadership potential to expand your careerEligibility criteriaBachelor’s degree (engineering, statistics, business, or related)2–4 years' experience in operations, supply chain, manufacturing, or business analysis; consulting exposure preferredProficiency with excel/sheets and PowerPoint; experience with BI tools and basic scripting