Specialty/Competency: IFS - Internal Firm Services - OtherIndustry/Sector: Not ApplicableTime Type: Full timeTravel Requirements: Up to 20%A career in National Special Functions, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to support service, sector, and market leaders deliver the unique PwC client experience to our clients. You’ll play an important part in continuously innovating and improving Firm operations so that we can continue to provide the highest quality of services to our current and prospective clients.As part of our Policy, Strategy and Leadership team, you’ll provide strategic oversight, manage operations, and develop policies for all aspects of our National Special Functions practice.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.As a Director, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:Support team to disrupt, improve and evolve ways of working when necessary.Arrange and sponsor appropriate assignments and experiences to help people realise their potential and support their long-term aspirations.Identify gaps in the market and spot opportunities to create value propositions.Look for opportunities to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments.Create an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.I promote and encourage others to value difference when working in diverse teams.Drive and take ownership for developing connections that help deliver what is best for our people and stakeholders.Influence and facilitate the creation of long-term relationships which add value to the firm.Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.As a Sector/Specialty/Platform Practice Director, you’ll serve as a strategic advisor to the Sector/Specialty/Platform leader. You will serve as a point of contact for the Sector/Specialty/Platform on practice management issues, in alignment with strategy.Job Requirements and Preferences:Basic Qualifications:Minimum Degree Required:High School DiplomaMinimum Year(s) of Experience:10 year(s) of professional services or PwC experiencePreferred Qualifications:Degree Preferred:Bachelor's DegreeCertification(s) Preferred:Human Centered Design badge; Digital Acumen badgePreferred Knowledge/Skills:Demonstrates thought leader-level abilities as a team leader, emphasizing the following areas:Leading & executing specific initiatives & driving progress against related goals;Working with a team to manage change management activities needed to enact the strategic vision & operational initiatives;Overseeing tracking, managing & reporting on Sector/Specialty/Platform strategic initiatives, projects & operations;Executing on key responsibilities to allow leaders to focus on market-facing & client-centric activities & overall strategic direction, while escalating matters that require leadership’s immediate attention;Anticipating future needs of leaders & proactively addressing those needs;Representing point of view of leaders in key projects, calls, meetings & decisions;Organizing leadership team calls/meetings, including developing the agendas & advance preparation materials, facilitating calls & maintaining the action points, & following up on required actions with leadership team members & key enabler groups;Overseeing research & tech-enabled data analysis to fulfill requests for information;Facilitating consistent execution across Sectors/Specialty/Platforms;Acting as key point of contact for team leaders;Contributing to developing and implementing the strategic plan for the Sector/Specialty/Platform, inclusive of partnering with the other segment & across Sector/Specialty/Platforms;Developing goals and scope of operational/implementation plans and following up on completion of key initiatives;Championing activation of One Firm levers, working with Practice teams to drive adoption;Working closely with Finance & Human Capital teams, other functional areas and other PDs, while working to ensure consistent execution across the Sector/Specialty/Platform;Keeping internal initiatives moving/on track, offering suggestions for improvements, as needed and taking action to achieve desired outcomes;Teaming with Change & Communications (and Market-Facing focused PD) on executing proposed communication cadence for Partner/MDs and staff communications, including webcasts, connectivity, and internal channels;Building relationships & anticipating the needs & expectations of the business;Interpreting, filtering and prioritizing requests & issues coming to the attention of the Sector/Specialty/Platform leaders;Exercising independent discretion, confidentiality & judgment given the nature of the responsibilities;Being a critical thinker with keen analytical skills that lead to practical solutions to drive desired outcomes against key business priorities;Demonstrating time management organizational skills & ability to work in a fast-paced environment;Managing projects to timely completion, while keeping stakeholders informed;Working closely with leaders & function independently with leadership capabilities;Showcasing project & change management skills; and,Fostering a culture of teaming & collaboration.Learn more about how we work: 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: qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.For positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: salary range for this position is: $122,500 - $495,500, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. 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 and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: