Partner Affairs - Partner Succession & Executive Development Director Save for Later Remove job

At PwC, our people in people strategy focus on developing and implementing long-term strategies to align the organisation's human capital with its overall business objectives. This involves analysing workforce trends, applying the latest HR strategy, long-term workforce planning and improving overall employee experience. In strategic workforce planning at PwC, you will focus on analysing and forecasting the organisation's current and future workforce needs. You will play a crucial role in analysing if the organisation has the right people with the right skills in the right positions to achieve its strategic objectives. Additionally, you will analyse data, forecast future needs, develop strategies, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimise the workforce and drive organisational success.

Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Lead in line with our values and brand.
• Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership.
• Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same.
• Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking.
• Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers.
• Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.
• Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.
• Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As part of the Partner Affairs Policy, Strategy, and Leadership team, you will drive the strategy and execution of the partner talent lifecycle. This includes overseeing performance management, succession planning, talent assessment, and strategic placement. As a director supporting our Advisory, Assurance and Tax businesses, you will set strategic direction and support the business, making impactful decisions across multiple projects while maintaining executive-level client relations. Your role is pivotal in driving business growth, shaping client engagements, and mentoring future leaders. As a guardian of PwC's reputation, you will help to drive quality, integrity, inclusion, and a commercial mindset are the hallmarks of our success. You will also foster a healthy working environment, enhance client satisfaction, and leverage the collective strength of the PwC Network.

Responsibilities

- Direct the strategic vision for partner talent lifecycle management

- Lead initiatives in performance management and succession planning

- Oversee talent assessments and strategic placements

- Cultivate business growth and client engagement strategies

- Mentor emerging leaders to foster future leadership

- Uphold adherence to quality, integrity, fairness and ethical standards

- Maintain senior client relationships and project oversight

- Promote a commercial, client-focused mindset within the team

What You Must Have

- High School Diploma

- 10 years of professional services or PwC experience with an extensive background in talent management, succession planning, and leadership development

- Proven experience in developing and executing strategic talent management initiatives at an executive level - Demonstrated success as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and in managing complex projects and operational activities

- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a track record of maintaining executive-level client relations

- A strategic thinker with demonstrated analytical skills and the ability to drive business growth through innovative talent solutions

What Sets You Apart

- Bachelor's Degree preferred

- Developing and implementing partner talent lifecycle strategies

- Translating vision into actionable plans

- Setting strategic direction for talent initiatives

- Making impactful decisions across multiple projects

- Serving as a trusted advisor to senior leaders

- Inspiring a proactive, innovative approach to talent management

- Upholding PwC's core principles and reputation

- Working closely with senior leadership and HR partners

- Mentoring and developing future team members

- Setting strategic direction for talent initiatives

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PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy:

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

The salary range for this position is: $122,500 - $504,500, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: