Operational Excellence Manager

PwC

Manager leading operations transformation projects for PwC across sectors like Financial Services, Private Equity, Government, Defence, and Utilities. Driving efficiency and cost reduction while leveraging AI and analytics tools.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take ownership of critical workstreams within high-impact operations transformation projects, driving process excellence across our priority sectors.
Act with integrity and care as you lead detailed analysis of operating models and processes, uncovering valuable opportunities that make a real difference by delivering efficiency gains and sustainable cost reductions.
Leverage PwC’s methodologies alongside cutting-edge analytics, AI, and intelligent automation tools to design innovative, data-driven solutions that reimagine what’s possible and elevate client operations to new levels of performance.
Play a pivotal role in cultivating strong, trusted partnerships with clients and internal teams, working together seamlessly to exceed expectations, deliver exceptional project results, and fuel sustainable growth.
Be proactive in shaping compelling proposals and client presentations that clearly communicate powerful value propositions aligned with client priorities.
Build lasting relationships founded on care, trust, responsiveness , and the consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes.
Collaborate openly across teams, sharing insights and championing continuous learning to foster a culture that empowers every colleague.
Together, contribute to the ongoing evolution and success of our practice by embracing new ideas and reimagining the future of operations across our priority sectors.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated consulting or operational experience across one or more core sectors: Financial Services (Banking & Insurance), Private Equity, Central and Local Government, Defence, or Energy & Utilities.
Proven ability to translate complex operational data into actionable insights to identify opportunities and track benefits (e.g. Power Query, Power BI).
Strong technical capability in analysing and optimising operational processes, with Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent preferred.
Expertise in operating model transformation, including design, implementation, and sourcing strategy development.
Track record of driving productivity improvements through structured problem solving, effective operating rhythms, and performance insights.
Proven success in delivering cost reduction initiatives, developing robust business cases, and leading associated commercial discussions.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and networking skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and champion sustainable cultural change.
Highly articulate written communicator, able to develop compelling reports, proposals, and thought leadership to support business development.
Established network and/or experience within priority sectors desirable, with broader cross-sector exposure viewed favourably.

Benefits

Comp & perks

empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site
private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP
six volunteering days a year
and much more

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Hard Skills & Tools

operational analysisprocess optimizationdata-driven solutionsoperating model transformationLean Six SigmaPower QueryPower BIstructured problem solvingcost reduction initiativesbusiness case development

Soft Skills

stakeholder engagementnetworkingrelationship buildingcommunicationcollaborationtrust buildingproactive proposal developmentinsight sharingcultural change advocacycontinuous learning

Certifications

Lean Six Sigma certification