Data Center Operations Manager

IN_Manager_Media & Sports Practice_TMT_Advisory_Gurgaon

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Managed Services

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in management consulting focus on helping clients seize essential advantages by working alongside business leaders to solve their toughest problems and capture their greatest opportunities. They work with some of the world’s largest and most complex companies to understand their unique business issues and opportunities in an ever changing environment. These individuals help create sustainable change by stimulating innovation, unlocking data possibilities, navigating risk and regulatory complexity, optimising deals, and aligning costs with business strategy to create a competitive advantage. Management consultants help the world’s most significant organisations, public and private, quickly become more effective. They improve the way organisations operate; manage costs; better align people, process and technology initiatives; support business growth to maintain or improve competitive edge and complete market and regulatory risk assessment.

As an industry focused management consultant at PwC, you will play a vital role in helping clients within your particular industry specialty optimise their operations, improve performance, and achieve strategic objectives. You will leverage your industry relevant knowledge to analyse business data, develop strategies, support management teams, collaborate across teams, optimise tools and technology, improve organisational performance, monitor compliance, and/or manage change.

*Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. "

Job Description & Summary: We are seeking experienced and passionate professionals for the Manager / Senior Manager / Director roles to lead high-impact consulting engagements in the media, entertainment, and sports sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong strategy background, client leadership experience, and a flair for applying technology and innovation to solve complex business challenges.

Responsibilities:

· Client Engagement & Delivery · Lead end-to-end strategy consulting engagements across themes like: · Revenue expansion (fan monetization, pricing, partnerships, content strategy) · Cost optimization (production costs, supply chain efficiencies, back-office transformation) · New market entry (international expansion, regional market penetration) · New product development (digital platforms, OTT, IPs, formats, sports tech) · Customer Experience enhancement (Offers & decisioning, hyper -personalization, omni-channel enablement) · Work closely with CXOs and senior leadership in client organizations to drive strategic decisions. · Collaborate with cross-functional teams including tech, operations, and finance to ensure cohesive solutions. · Business Development & Pipeline Generation · Assist and contribute to pipeline seeding and conversion, focused on key designated accounts · Practice Building & Thought Leadership

· Develop go-to-market strategies, offerings, and IP specific to the Media & Sports sector. · Contribute to whitepapers, industry reports, and media insights reflecting future trends and disruptions. · Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and excellence. · Tech-Enabled Business Transformation · Partner with tech teams to define and deliver digital and analytics-led transformation solutions. · Translate strategic imperatives into technology roadmaps – including audience analytics, digital infrastructure, and automation in operations. · Understand the interplay of media-tech (e.g., OTT, AI in sports, AR/VR) with business models. · Understand and enable the value chain segments across the Media & Sports ecosystem, including identification of tools/ systems (COTS/ customized) and implementation /integration.

Mandatory skill sets:

· Strong executive presence and communication skills – able to lead C-suite discussions. · Analytical and structured thinking with an ability to synthesize complex problems. · Team leadership and project management experience. · Strong business acumen, with a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset. · Passion for media and sports domains or gaming or edutech / emerging trends therein.

· Open to travel for projects/ pursuits (roughly, 30-50% of time)

Preferred skill sets:

NA

Years of experience required:

· MBA from a premier Indian B-school (minimum 5 years post-MBA experience). · 3+ years of total experience, ideally in: o Strategy consulting / professional services firms. o Front-end, client-facing roles with responsibility for delivery, sales and relationship management. o Industry experience in media, entertainment, digital content, or sports or gaming or edutech (preferred but not mandatory). · Deep understanding of strategic problem-solving frameworks and business case modeling. · Experience in revenue estimation, P&L forecasting and cash flow -based business viability/ RoI. · Exposure to digital transformation, tech advisory, or innovation strategy is a plus.

Education qualification:

· MBA from a premier Indian B-school (minimum 5 years post-MBA experience).

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Engineering, Master of Business AdministrationDegrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Sports Media Relations

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Budgetary Management, Business Analysis, Business Development, Business Process Improvement, Business Transformation, Change Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Strategy, Embracing Change, Emerging Technologies, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Management, Inclusion, Industry Trend Analysis, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Management Consulting {+ 17 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

March 17, 2026

Experience Level

Mid Level