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Hello folks, Holding an offer from Cognizant 26 lpa + 70k variable + 50k JB Yoe - 10yr 9mnths, would complete 11yrs by the time I join Designation - Senior Associate - project How prudent it would be to join Cognizant since there is high attrition and uncertainty, also can I commit long term career here(more than 5 years)? Tech - Oracle Middleware Cognizant Tata Consultancy
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Hi everyone,
Just received a interview call for PwC Delivering Deal Value (DDV) Finance Manager,
Anyone with prior experience , can they please let me know about the procedure
1) Round of interviews
2) is there a case study round for Managers
3) Things i would be grilled on
Any other information that might come in handy.
Deloitte EY Accenture PwC
Thanks
Thoughts on transitioning from SAP to M&A?
Be organized, take good notes, follow up on action items and make sure everyone is aligned on the status you’re about to report out
Be on top of everything
You’ll probably have to do some sort of entanglement analysis for TSA / workplan development. When you’re getting to know the business, observe where it would be most difficult to separate (usually IT from my past projects). Also note the legal / contractual impact if there isn’t anyone dedicated to that workstream. But generally, D1’s advice will help for any PMO role
Don’t overburden the team with project management. Remember that the people you’re working with are the experts in their area at the company so ask questions, rather than make statements. But don’t be afraid to challenge people a little bit on things such as timelines. The first deal is always the most challenging since you’re learning on the fly but just hang in there and you’ll settle into a groove quickly
Remember this is a stressful time for the client. If you can make their lives easier by being clear and organized in your communication, do it.
Sometimes project management, including tracking tiny details when the client just wants to get on with the work, is required by senior management; make that easy by having clear, easy to answer questions. Plan ahead and try to anticipate anything that will be confusing. You might be a translator between the execs and general management.
Also, in the chaos, make sure to CYA and get stuff in emails and confirmed by a client with decision-making power (don't get caught acting unilaterally)
It's a fun time, so try to enjoy the chaos!
Gift your social life on a silver platter to the partner you work most closely with, this is the path to success
Learn to blueprint
What is SMO
Separation / Divestiture Management office
First read the proposal. Then dig into material you don’t understand. Search the internal drives. Then sit down with someone who has done it before and ask for their guidance. The learn on the job
Use the term Stranded Costs and Synergies and you’ll be golden