Deals Strategy & Operations Manager-Education

Description

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.

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Deals

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

A career in our Strategy practice, within the Deals line of service, will provide you the opportunity to help organizations realize the potential of growth strategies, value creation, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and capital markets. In short, we help some of the world’s leading companies originate, create, execute, and realize value from deals. Through data driven insights we help our clients move in the right direction ensuring maximum value for their company.

Our team helps governments and companies navigate growth ambitions and drive the creation of sustainable value. As part of the team, you’ll formulate actionable growth strategies, drive identification and prioritization of initiatives to capture value, develop roadmaps to activate those initiatives, determine required acquisitions or divestments to enable growth, and consider financial reporting implications for deals. We’re looking for passionate and motivated individuals who want to be a part of building a growing part of the practice and support PwC to be a market leader in the Energy, Resources and Sustainability (ERS) space.

Role Responsibilities

As a Deals Strategy Manager focused on the Education sector, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to structure complex business issues from strategy through to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing strategic and operational advice for our clients, with focus on pre-deal work
• Supporting clients across government entities and utilities across the value chain in developing and executing their strategy
• Conducting market assessments, feasibility studies, commercial due diligence, business planning, and strategy development for clients in the Education sector
• Oversee and manage complex projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery (may include multiple projects at a time, while leading a team consultants)
• Cultivate and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, industry leaders, and senior executives
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Share industry knowledge and best practices to enhance team capabilities
• Managing project budget, reporting on project costs, and managing payment collection
  
  

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant experience in management consulting with a focus on advising governments and major stakeholders in the Education sector clien ts e.g. Higher education, K-12 operators, public sector, investment houses
• Proven experience working within the Middle East region, with a strong understanding of regional market dynamics is preferred
• Has lead high-impact projects with both public and private sector clients
• Possess a deep understanding of investment strategies, deal structuring, and the M&A process, bringing valuable insights and solutions to complex transactions and investment opportunities
• Demonstrates a track record of successfully guiding teams and managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring effective delivery and exceptional outcomes
• Excels in fostering collaborative relationships at all organizational levels, earning credibility with both senior management and external clients through effective communication and partnership
• Ability to communicate confidently and persuasively to diverse audiences, delivering clear and impactful messages that resonate with various stakeholders
• Exhibits strong time management and organizational abilities, adept at prioritizing tasks and meeting tight deadlines efficiently
• Your flexibility to travel 40-60% of the time. This means we may require you to work away from your base office location on a regular basis and frequent overnight stays may be required. Where possible, we will take your preferences into account and strike a balance between meeting your career development/personal needs and those of the business and our clients
  
  

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, Acquisition Strategy, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Plan Evaluation, Capital IQ, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Competitive Advantage, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Development, Creativity, Customer Due Diligence, Deal Structures, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Due Diligence, Financial Modeling, Financial Risk Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Inclusion, Industry Trend Analysis, Intellectual Curiosity {+ 17 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date