(Senior) Manager – Operations & Manufacturing Strategy & Transformation (80-100%)
- Zürich
- Unbefristet
- Vollzeit
- Advise clients on Operations Strategy topics, with an emphasis on Manufacturing (e.g., Fit-for-Growth, Make-or-Buy, CDMO Strategy and Ecosystems, Smart/AI Manufacturing, Digital plants, Asset efficiency, Operational Excellence), while also contributing to broader areas such as network strategy and sustainability.
- Lead project workstreams, including problem-solving, data analysis, solution design, and development of high-impact client deliverables.
- Engage directly with client stakeholders, supporting or facilitating workshops, presentations, and discussions.
- Guide junior colleagues in producing high‑quality analyses and outputs.
- Support business development, including proposal support, preparation of pitch materials, and identification of follow on opportunities.
- Contribute to thought leadership on topics such as manufacturing transformation, digital operations, and operational excellence.
- Collaborate with cross-functional PwC and Strategy& experts to bring the best global capabilities to our clients.
- Work in a fast-paced growing environment, driven by respect, camaraderie, and strong team spirit.
- Master’s degree in business, engineering, or a related discipline from a reputable institution.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in management or strategy consulting, industrial operations, manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, or other operations‑related fields.
- Proven experience contributing to (or leading) workstreams, structuring analyses, and delivering high‑quality client outputs.
- Strong analytical and conceptual problem‑solving skills.
- Significant experience in AI tools for research, slide generation and any other core consulting skill
- Ideally experience in applying AI in a manufacturing environment at client
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence in client‑facing settings.
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage multiple priorities.
- Collaborative team player with strong ownership and initiative.
- Fluency in English required; German or French is an advantage.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Strong sense of responsibility and independence.
- Flexibility to travel and work on client site when needed.