Transport Director - Government & Public Sector (G&PS) - Advisory

Purpose-Led Work You'll Be Part Of  

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

Business Development & Growth  

• Lead Transport 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 transport client contracts  

• Achieve annual business development and managed revenue targets  

• Expand PwC's presence across the Transport market and in specific disciplines that underpin it..  

Client & Delivery Leadership  

• Lead, and have overall accountability for, large-scale transformation programmes for transport clients  

• Oversee the development and implementation of future-state operating models, procurement strategies, operational effectiveness plans and adjacent advisory services for priority clients  

• 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 transport sector stakeholders and decision-makers  

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

• 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  

• Maximise transport consulting opportunities by working with the wider PwC firm 

• Recruit and retain top talent with public sector expertise  

• Contribute to the overall capability development of the wider 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 sector  

• A strong track record in business development, client relationship management and winning major transport or infrastructure 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  

• Knowledge of the challenges the Transport sector is facing in the context of the wider Irish government agenda  

• 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 the transport and/or broader public sector  

• Experience delivering complex transformation programmes  

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.