Line of Service
Advisory
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Managed Services
Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary
At PwC, our people in sustainability focus on integrating environmental, social, economic, and governance considerations into business strategies and operations. They provide guidance and support to organisations by managing sustainability risks, identifying opportunities, and driving positive social and environmental impact.
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*Why PWC
At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us .
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Job Description & Summary:
Our team in Education Sector Management Consulting comprises of experienced professionals delivering forward-looking advisory services across the spectrum, such as K-12 education, Higher Education, Technical and Vocational Education, and Training (TVET), and Education Technology.
Our team has delivered multiple engagements in the past decade, catering to a wide range of clients, including the central and state governments, public institutions, private educational institutions, education conglomerates, not-for profit organizations, foundations and ed-tech players.
We are one of the largest providers of professional services to the Higher Education sector, with insights into leading practices from universities around the world. We help them drive various strategic agendas around growth, branding, rankings and student experience.
We work with various central and state governments to help them improve the quality of education by providing support across different aspects such as strategy roadmaps, capacity building/ change management, monitoring and evaluation etc.
Responsibilities:
- Conducting and managing market research and quantitative and qualitative analyses, including the timely synthesis of complex data into meaningful insights, and the ability to readily grasp analytical frameworks and employ them effectively to either qualitative or quantitative evidence
- Communicating effectively in an organized and knowledgeable manner in written and verbal formats
- Building productive and collaborative relationships with team members and proactively providing and seeking guidance, clarification, and feedback
- Identifying and addressing client needs: building, maintaining, and utilizing networks of client relationships
Mandatory skill sets:
- Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience in GTM strategies, market research, university transformations, education policy implementation and project management
- Proven experience working across strategy engagements in Education sector
- Strong understanding of education policy frameworks and implementation strategies including but not limited to NEP, NIRF, NAAC etc.
- Knowledge of latest trends and developments in the education sector
Preferred skill sets:
- Prior experience with a Big4 or consulting firm
- Highly evolved problem structuring, solving skills, strong analytical thinking, ability to leverage and apply problem solving frameworks across various segments in Education industry
- Intellectual curiosity, Business judgment and maturity, including the ability to develop a "big picture" view
- Strong personal presence, combined with compelling and professional presentation and communication skills
Years of experience required:
3+ Years
Education qualification:
MBA
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required: Master of Business Administration
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Go-to-Market Strategies, Market Research
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Community Relations, Creativity, Customer Data Management (CDM), Diversity Program Development, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Environmental Health and Safety, Human Capital Management, Human Rights Issues, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Investor Communications, Just Transition, Learning Agility, Optimism, Product Safety, Safety Compliance, Self-Awareness, Social Impact Assessments {+ 2 more}
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No
Government Clearance Required?
No
