Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Central, National, Federal Government

Specialism

Advisory - Other

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

PwC Ireland – Bring Your Talent, Grow Your Skills, Unlock Your Potential

Join PwC Ireland's Government & Public Sector Consulting practice, to help reimagine public services and deliver better outcomes for citizens. As a Director you will play a pivotal role in driving business growth and shaping the strategic direction of PwC's G&PS practice. You will lead complex programmes that build public trust and deliver lasting improvements across the public sector. You will bring deep knowledge of Ireland's public sector and political context, exceptional stakeholder leadership, and a proven record of successful delivery in complex, matrixed environments.

Purpose-Led Work You'll Be Part Of 

As a Director, you will leverage your influence, expertise and network to deliver quality results for Public Sector clients while driving business growth for PwC's Government & Public Sector team. You will: 

Business Development & Growth 

Lead sector and 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 government contracts 

Achieve annual business development and managed revenue targets 

Expand PwC's presence across priority subsectors, including Transport, Housing and wider government sectors 

 

Client & Delivery Leadership 

Lead, and have overall accountability for, large-scale transformation programmes across government and public sector clients 

Oversee the development and implementation of future-state operating models, organisational structures, and workforce strategies 

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 

 

Stakeholder & Relationship Management 

Build and maintain strong relationships with senior government stakeholders and decision-makers 

Anticipate stakeholder needs, developing and discussing potential solutions pre-emptively 

Navigate political and operational complexities with confidence and credibility 

Facilitate stakeholder engagement at the most senior levels 

 

Team Leadership & Development 

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 

Recruit and retain top talent with public sector expertise 

Contribute to the overall capability development of the G&PS practice 

Your Profile 

Required 

A recognised University Degree with 10+ years' experience in management consulting or senior public sector roles, particularly in the Transport, Housing or wider government sectors 

A strong track record in business development, client relationship management and winning major government 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 

Comprehensive knowledge of the challenges facing Irish government and public sector organisations 

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 Irish government and public sector 

Experience delivering complex transformation programmes 

Enjoy PwC’s perks

We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive employee benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at Life@PwC. (https://www.pwc.ie/careers-ie/life-at-pwc.html).

Being appreciated for being you

Our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  We believe this so much that we have signed up for the Business in the Community Elevate Pledge. (https://www.bitc.ie/the-leaders-group-on-sustainability/inclusive-workplace-pledge/)

You can learn more about our culture of belonging and explore our range of inclusive programmes, initiatives, employee resource groups and more at www.pwc.ie.

Avoid the confidence gap; you do not have to match all the listed requirements exactly to apply, we’d love to hear from you!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please email us for more information.

PwC Ireland is committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work. Working together in an inclusive environment enables us to harness the collective and complementary skills, knowledge, background, and networks of our people.

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

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

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Required Skills

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, Influence, Innovation, Intellectual Curiosity {+ 24 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date