Overview

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

Assessment Manager will be responsible for the overall success of product line. You will lead the complete lifecycle from design, development to implementation at the client site. You will assist in PwC academy’s “Assessment as product” vision and strategy to life. You will contribute to pricing strategies and work with a cross-functional team to determine and develop the business model.

Key Contacts:

  • Business Generation Team
  • Assessment Technical Advisors
  • Project Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Finance
  • Subject Matter Expert

Planning and Delivery

  • Be accountable for each assessment projects to ensure that the service provided is fit for purpose, delivering robust findings, justifiable conclusions/ reports and recommendations.

  • Lead projects related to Assessment, take ownership for enhancing and managing the delivery.

  • Act as assessor (as applicable) for client and manage the project from scope to implementation. 

  • Ensure that effort associated with the assessments and management of clients is commensurate with their scope and scale of accredited activities as per the proposal.

  • Records, stores, manages, confidential and sensitive assessment data, as appropriate.

  • Assist in the design, implementation, administration, evaluation, and revision of assessment /testing operations; monitor assessment functions for effectiveness and efficiency.

  • Design Individual development plan and coaching session using Assessment Centre. 

  • Sharing knowledge and expertise freely within PwC Academy on the Assessments as SME. 

Assessment Product Development​

  • Defining “Assessment as product” vision, and working closely with Business generation team, finance, and support to ensure revenue and client satisfaction goals are met

  • Generating Assessment requirements after discussion with the clients, development of proposal and sales strategies, determining scale pricing, and time-integrated plans for Assessment projects.

  • Conducting competitor and market analysis and making sure the “Assessment as product” is being developed on time and to budget.

  • Taking overall responsibility for the success of “Assessment as product”.

Knowledge in the following:

  • Design, implement, analyse the results of construct, criterion, and content validation studies.

  • Principles and methodology of job analysis and competency modelling.

  • Statistical methods used in assessment development.

  • Design and development of the in-tray / business simulations. 

  • Design and Development of the competency mapping process and procedures. 

Education 

  • Post Graduate Degree in the field of Business Management / Psychology.

  • Certified in Level A & B from British psychological society

  • Certified Assessor in one or more on the following instruments – Hogan, Psytech, CEB – SHL 

  • Certified Coach from ICF or accredited coach from reputed coaching associations

Membership

  • EFPA /Accreditation from British psychological society

  • Test User: Occupational, Ability (Psytech)

  • Test User: Occupational, Personality (Psytech)

Experience 

  • Minimum 7 to 10 years’ experience in independently managing Assessment Centre.

  • Experience in assessing senior leaders / executive cadre.

Requirements

  • Multiple industry experience.

  • Strong Analytical skills.

  • Very Good Communication Skills.

  • Very good in spoken and written English.

  • Very good in Microsoft office programs.

  • Ability to take quick decisions while working independently

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

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Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

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

Job ID: 583807WD

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About PwC Middle East

At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. Established in the region for 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,200 people across 12 countries. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.