Senior Associate - Business Development in MSME Sector

Job Description & Summary: 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. " 

Responsibilities: 

• Overall management of SPIU team and ensuring Programme milestones are met. 

• Lead the team executing approved projects under the RAMP scheme 

• Periodic reporting of the overall performance of Programme to the client 

• Ensuring timely communication and compliance with all agreed-upon financial and procurement procedures 

• Establishing clear working relationship with district level agencies/key stakeholders and ensuring flow of information, discussions and feedback among the various stakeholders of the Programme; 

• Convening meeting of the State Level Committees and putting forth issues to be decided upon from time to time during the implementation of the Programme. 

• Support to the client to enable convergence with various schemes identified under RAMP. 

• Support the team in varied business development activities, with focus on (but not limited to) MSME sector 

• Strong client management skills   

• Need to demonstrate a general enterprising attitude about work- should be quick to spot opportunities and guide team members in their technical execution.   

• Should be a very strong team player.  

• Should be willing and flexible to undertake travel in project locations  

• Demonstrate courage & integrity  

• Be curious: Learn, Re-learn, Share & Build 

Mandatory skill sets: 

• Fluency in English language – reading/ speaking/ writing;  

• Strong report writing and data analytic skills 

• Experience in MSME sector 

Preferred skill sets: 

• Experience of working in organizations offering similar scope and job description  

• Minimum 10 years of experience in managing development projects preferably in MSME domain 

• At least 3 years experience in Programme implementation in a leadership role. 

• Preferred work experience at State Government level, in managing and leading MSME Programmes. 

Years of experience required: 

7-12 

Education qualification: 

Post Graduate degree in economics/social sciences/public administration/ Masters/Post graduate diploma in business management from national/ international premier institutes