Senior 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: Senior AssociateLocation: Bengaluru, IndiaNote: Employee to be based in Bengaluru only;Join our Bengaluru team to lead workstreams, drive analysis and support deliverables on enterprise and functional engagements. You will translate business questions into data-backed insights and support design of operating models, supply chains, and performance improvement roadmaps.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 & designClean/merge datasets, build models/benchmarks, define baselines, conduct analysis, and develop sensitivity (what if) analysisDevelop future state recommendations, catalog impact / implications and develop change strategyExecution & value trackingSupport workshops, maintain trackers/status/RAID, and assist with benefit estimatesSupport application inventory, access management, and migration trackingCore responsibilities of Senior 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:Structure analyses, build models, synthesize insights, and draft client-ready pages with limited supervisionMap / assess current‑state processes and operating models; identify pain points, constraints, and value opportunitiesSupport design of future‑state processes, org roles, KPIs, and technology enablers; quantify benefits and costsDevelop financial models for synergy savings, one-time costs, stranded costs for separation and integration Recommend enterprise architecture, solutions, and systems based on industry leading practices and past experiences Recommend technology restructuring considerations (transformation, integration, separation, or carve-out) across key strategy pillars Co‑facilitate client workshops and stakeholder interviews; capture decisions, risks, and actionsMaintain RAID logs, status reports, and quality checklists; contribute to methodology assetsKnowledge 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 evaluate operational challenges and improvement opportunitiesInterpret and visualize data to produce actionable insights and executive-ready recommendationsSupport delivery of operations strategy projects, coordinating workstreams and managing deliverables against defined timelinesCollaborate with US engagement teams to align outputs, expectations, and progress across project phasesExecute high-quality analyses and contribute to the development of cost optimization, sourcing, and supply chain strategiesDemonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to clearly convey findings and recommendationsBuild trusted working relationships through teamwork, proactive ownership, and stakeholder collaborationManage multiple priorities effectively with attention to detail and structured organizationDemonstrate ownership and accountability for assigned deliverables, ensuring accuracy and timelinessDemonstrate self-awareness, adaptability, and commitment to PwC’s quality standards, ethics, and valuesGood-to-have SkillsStrong analytical and numerical skills, and domain knowledge Effective storytelling and communication skills to various audiences (written and verbal)Strong work ethic, proactive and professional behavior Strategic and creative thinker, problem solver Leverage GenAI, automation, and digital analytics tools to strengthen data accuracy and delivery efficiencyApply Lean and continuous improvement principles to enhance operational efficiency and performanceContribute to operating model design, manufacturing strategy, and procurement transformation initiativesMentor junior team members, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing within the teamYour 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 criteriaMBA from a premier B-School 4–7 years total experience; 2–5 years in operations/supply chain/transformation preferredFluency in Excel/Sheets and PowerPoint; working knowledge of data querying/visualization is advantageous