At PwC Australia, the work you do today could help define what's possible tomorrow. As a Transformation Assurance Senior Manager, you'll play a vital role in providing independent challenge and expert advice that keeps major projects and programs on track to deliver lasting, sustainable change. You'll partner with clients across financial services, retail, energy, and large corporates, helping them navigate complex transformation with clarity and confidence.

Why PwC?

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health—giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’llwork with leading teams, explorenew technologies, and unlock your full potential. Join a global community of more than370,000 peoplewho value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together,we’rebuilding trust andshapingthe future.

What you’ll do:

In our Transformation Assurance team, you will lead and manage project assurance and advisory engagements across a diverse number of transformation projects and programs. You will use your strong project managementand risk expertiseto deliver high-quality analysis of project and program risks in the form of written deliverables, including reports, memos, and executive board papers.This includes:

- Reviewing andanalysingcritical project/program artefacts (including risk reports, business cases, business requirements documents, change management and comms plans, testing and data migration plans, or project plans).
- Identifyingkey risks and root causes that may deter from the success of projects/programs.
- Leading client meetings and engagements, including fieldwork interviews and final presentations of key findings to senior executives and board members.
- Overseeing the delivery of formal reports, including detailed analysis and recommended solutions.

You will also form part of the Transformation Assurance leadership team, where you will support business development to win new work in the market as well as develop the skills and capabilities of more junior staff. This includes:

- Developing andmaintainingstrong relationships with clients, acting as their trusted advisor during transformation activities and ensuring that quality assurance advice aligns with their strategicobjectives.




- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop proposals and find innovative solutions that bringdifferent partsof the PwC firm together to solve important problems for our clients.
- Stayingup-to-datewith industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to delivercutting-edgeinsights to our clients, and using these insights to inform business development products (articles, new services or offerings, best practice frameworks and other IP, etc)
- Mentoring and coaching junior team members, including supporting professional development and growth aligned to their goals
- Fostering a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and fun, with a focus on strengthening project management capabilities.

What we’re looking for:

We areseekinga dynamic and experienced Senior Manager, with a strong background in project or risk management looking to apply their skills in an assurance capacity. You will join our quick-growing team to lead engagements that guide clients through complex transformations initiatives across Australia. This role is pivotal to delivering high-quality assurance advice and recommendations that drive successful client change outcomes.

You’llhelp solve complex problems by using your project/program/portfolio delivery and assurance skills/experience to:

- Provide advice on complex transformation programs across sectors and industries.
- Lead teams and overall management of client engagements, including engagement planning, testing, fieldwork, and reporting stages.
- Solve problems with your excellent analytical and reasoning skills, with keen attention to detail.
- Build relationships with your strong interpersonal and communication skills, leveraging your capability and experience with effectively engaging with clients and team members.You have experience working with senior stakeholders (e.g. Executives).
- Work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.




- Build and maintain relationships across the industry to support business development, with experience preparing proposals or responses to tenders from clients.
- Apply your advanced understanding of project management methodologies, and are comfortable leading project,programand portfolio reviews.

Desirable Skills

- Specific experience in Financial Services/Banking, Consumer Industries, or major ERP (technology implementation) programs is desired but not required.
- Consulting experience is desired but not required
- Relevant project management certifications (e.g., Prince2, Agile,ProsciChange Management) are an advantage but not required.

Don't meet every requirement?

We encourage you to apply. We value all forms of experience that may be transferrable and relevant.

What you’ll gain:

- Leadership development programs and executive coaching designed to help you inspire teams and accelerate your career growth.
- A culture valuing diverse perspectives, empowering leaders to drive innovation and collaboration, learn more about our commitment to Inclusion and Diversity and First Nations Prosperity
- A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.
- Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work, balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.
- Being part of a community united by purpose, delivering impact that reaches clients, communities, and the future you’re shaping.

We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here.

We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you requireduring our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations youanticipateneeding to help you perform your role.

No agencies please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do notsubmitCVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applicationsdirectfrom individuals.

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📌 Transformation Assurance | Senior Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 PwC Australia
📍 Melbourne