Senior Associate - BSCO - Digital Manufacturing

At PwC, our people in operations consulting specialise in providing consulting services on optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. These individuals analyse client needs, develop operational strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive business performance. In product development and manufacturing at PwC, you will specialise in improving product development and manufacturing processes. You will work closely with clients to analyse product development lifecycles, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies to enhance speed to market, reduce costs, and improve quality. Working in this area, you will also provide guidance on implementing lean manufacturing principles, optimising supply chain integration, and leveraging digital technologies.

Job Description

Associate / Senior Associate – Digital Manufacturing

Industry: Management Consulting

Job Family: Physical Product Development and Manufacturing (PPDM)

Specialism: Operations

Management Level: Senior Associate

Travel Requirements: Travel to client locations may be required as per project requirements.

Job Summary

PwC’s Operations Transformation – Product Development & Manufacturing (PD&M) team partners with clients across diverse industries to address critical business challenges and drive transformation in how products are designed, engineered, and manufactured. The team delivers impact through strategic advisory and implementation services in the areas of Strategy & Operations, Digital Manufacturing, Digital Engineering, and Connected Products & Solutions (CP&S).

Position Requirements

Knowledge Preferred:

• Manufacturing Processes – Familiarity with shop floor operations, equipment, production process, batch recordkeeping, deviation management, and regulatory compliance.
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) – Experience with industry leading MES tools like Tulip, Apriso etc
• Supply Chain Knowledge – Understanding of basic supply chain concepts such as planning, logistics, warehousing, procurement, and transportation.
• Project Management – Experience in planning and managing end-to-end implementations, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery.
• Change Management – Experience in effectively communicating changes to end users and providing necessary training on new applications.
• Industrial IoT & Data Analytics – Familiarity with IoT sensors, edge computing, and real-time manufacturing data analysis.
• ERP & Quality Management Systems – Knowledge of enterprise tools like SAP, Oracle, LIMS, and other quality management solutions.
  
  

• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Work independently and coordinate validation activities across cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with leadership to deliver engagements, support project and client management, and produce high-quality deliverables.
• Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with team members.
• Effective verbal and written communication across various scenarios and audiences.
• Capability to manage resistance to change and address user concerns.
• Understanding of industry regulations and ensuring compliance of Tulip deployments with standards like CSV and GxP.
• Experience with Tulip platform configuration, coding, and data integration is a plus.
  
  

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from Tier 1 colleges
• MBA in Operations (Preferred)
  
  

• Prior relevant work experience aligned with the required knowledge and skills
• Senior Associate: 4-7 years of experience.