Transport Director – Government & Public Sector, Advisory

Role Overview

• Lead Transport account growth within G&PS go-to-market strategies
• Identify, develop and convert new business opportunities in key accounts
• Lead end to end business development cycle, including proposal development and client pitches for major transport client contracts
• Achieve annual business development and managed revenue targets
• Expand PwC's presence across the Transport market and in specific disciplines that underpin it
• Lead, and have overall accountability for, large-scale transformation programmes for transport clients
• Oversee the development and implementation of future-state operating models, procurement strategies, operational effectiveness plans and adjacent advisory services for priority clients
• Ensure delivery of high-quality outputs aligned to client expectations, project goals and PwC standards
• Apply and champion project management and change management methodologies across transformation initiatives
• Collaborate with clients to co-create solutions that address complex organisational challenges
• Drive benefits realisation and sustained value creation across engagements
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior transport sector stakeholders and decision-makers
• Anticipate stakeholder needs, pre-emptively developing and discussing potential solutions
• Navigate political and operational complexities with confidence and credibility
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement at the most senior levels
• Lead, mentor and develop teams of Senior Managers and Managers
• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and feedback
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative team environment
• Maximise transport consulting opportunities by working with the wider PwC firm
• Recruit and retain top talent with public sector expertise
• Contribute to the overall capability development of the wider G&PS practice

Requirements

• A recognised University Degree with 10+ years' experience in management consulting or senior public sector roles, particularly in the Transport sector
• A strong track record in business development, client relationship management and winning major transport or infrastructure contracts
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated ability to identify, shape and convert business development opportunities
• Deep understanding of two or more of the following capabilities: Operating Model Design, Public Sector Procurement, Transformation Delivery, Programme Management or Change Management
• Knowledge of the challenges the Transport sector is facing in the context of the wider Irish government agenda
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience navigating political and operational complexities at senior levels
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing diverse, high-performing teams.
• Preferred Master's degree, MBA or relevant professional qualification
• Existing network of senior relationships across the transport and/or broader public sector
• Experience delivering complex transformation programmes

Benefits

• competitive compensation package
• inclusive employee benefits
• flexibility programs