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

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Central, National, Federal Government

Specialism

Advisory - Other

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

Our collective blend of expertise and experience makes PwC a great place to work. PwC Ireland welcomes top talent from all backgrounds to join us at the start of what will be your lifelong journey of development and discovery. Let's see where your talent could take you.

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

Join the growing Transport team in PwC Ireland's Government & Public Sector Consulting practice, to help reimagine transport services and deliver on the major investment programme that’s already underway. As a Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving business growth and shaping the strategic direction of PwC's transport practice. You will lead complex programmes that will deliver lasting improvements for citizens, and contribute to environmental goals. 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, infrastructure-intensive 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 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 mode ls , procurement strategies , operational effectiveness plans and adjacent advisory services for priority clie nts

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 tr ansport c onsulting 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

K nowledge 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

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.

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:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

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