(Senior) Manager – Operations & Manufacturing Strategy & Transformation (80-100%)

You will join our dynamic Supply Chain & Operations (SC&O) team within PwC Switzerland’s Operations Transformation practice. We support leading companies across industries – incl. Pharma & Life Sciences, Industrial Manufacturing, and Consumer Goods – on high impact strategy and transformation programs spanning manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and broader operations. You will collaborate closely with our PwC and Strategy& global network in an inclusive, entrepreneurial, and high performing environment.

As a (Senior) Manager, you will contribute to and lead key elements of Operations and Manufacturing transformation projects. You will help shape strategies, design transformation programs, and drive implementation together with clients. 

Your core responsibilities include:

• 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.

Your Qualifications and Skill Set

We are looking for driven, curious, and collaborative individuals with a passion for solving complex operational challenges.

• 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.

Minimum years experience required

Additional application instructions

Benefits

• Be Well, Work Well: We are committed to sustainable performance and supporting our people in staying well. “Be Well, Work Well” is our effort to create an environment with thriving employees across six dimensions of energy: physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, social, and financial. You can benefit from a range of offerings: sustainable performance workshops, self-leadership and resilience sessions, nutrition webinars, yoga courses etc.
• Employee Assistance Service: Life has its ups and downs. We get that. Our free-of-charge, confidential Employee Assistance Service aims to provide our employees access to confidential counselling and advice and to assist them when they experience stressful events, times, or situations or deal with overwhelming emotions.
• Family Assistance: PwC Switzerland has partnered with familizy to help you with the search for a place in a daycare centre, recruitment of a nanny, schooling information, consulting, and nearby childcare solutions.
• Hybrid Flexible Working Model: We know flexibility is the new norm. That’s why you are empowered to work from the place that best suits your workday. PwC’s Hybrid Flexible Model enables you to spend part of your time working in the office and part at home (provided this is your preference) – unless you’re at your clients’ premises, which is of course always the priority.
• Part-time work: Whether you’re a student, a parent, or simply looking for a more manageable work schedule, part-time work can be an excellent option.
• Dress for your day: At PwC, we dress for our day. From dressing casually for coffee with the team to sometimes choosing business attire for client meetings. Every day is different; every client is different. Each day consider your work ahead. What will you be doing? Where will you be? Whom will you be with? We trust you to choose clothes that best represent yourself and the PwC brand that day.
• Parental leave: Becoming a parent is unforgettable. We don't want you to miss a moment of it.
• Vacation: We know it’s essential to take time away from work. Whether you get your energy from climbing mountains or spending time with family, you’ll get 25 days of vacation per financial year to refresh and recharge! And colleagues from age 50, directors and apprentices are entitled to 30 days’ vacation.
• Paid leave: A specific event might require your special attention. Therefore you can take time-off for special personal events such as your wedding, relocation, statutory duties, military, civil protection or civilian service and other events.
• Mobile Communication Services: Get a mobile subscription for business and private use with no data limitation and make and receive phone calls worldwide with no voice limitations at a very attractive price.
• Mobile phones: Claim CHF 1000.- every three years for a new iOS (Apple) mobile phone.
• Volunteering: You’re passionate about doing good and making a difference? That’s great, so are we. You can follow your passion by doing volunteer work.
• My Benefits: My Benefits is a portal that allows you to access various special offers and exclusive discounts from major retailers in the areas of entertainment, fashion, sports, travel, electronics and many more!
• Half Fare Travelcard: Get the SBB Half Fare Travelcard reimbursed. You can use it for both business and private purposes.
• Pension fund: Securing your tomorrow, today: Our very own pension fund provides you with generous contributions and tailored saving plans. Dive into our one-pager to uncover the benefits of our pension fund.
• Health insurance: You can benefit from discounted health insurance offers from our trusted partners.
• Accident insurance: With the additional accident insurance, you are covered for private ward in case of any accidents worldwide.