Deals Strategy & Value Creation Manager

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

Delivering Deal Value

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, we value every individual's role in shaping our future. We're looking for candidates who excel in their roles and embody our core behaviours of Trusted Leadership and Distinctive Outcomes. Trusted Leadership focuses on building trust, delivering sustained results, and showing courage and honesty. Distinctive Outcomes emphasize excellence, collaboration, and inclusiveness. We seek self-aware, collaborative individuals committed to continuous learning and delivering quality and integrity.

Our Delivering Deal Value (DDV) team within the Deals Strategy & Operations unit provides strategic and operational advice to investors, including private equity firms, banks, and major corporations.

Role Responsibilities

As a Manager in the Deals Strategy team, you will play a key role in delivering strategic, commercial, and operational advice to clients across the deal lifecycle, with a focus on post-merger integration and value creation. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the execution of integrations and carve-outs, identifying and leveraging synergies to drive value creation and ensure smooth transitions, particularly within the Energy, Power & Water, Industrials, and TMT sectors
• Deliver commercial due diligence, feasibility studies, and market assessments to support acquisitions, disposals, and growth strategies
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, managing relationships, ensuring high-quality project delivery, and aligning expectations throughout the engagement
• Oversee and manage complex engagements (often multiple at a time), ensuring timely delivery within budget, while leading and coaching junior consultants to drive team performance
• Support clients, including government entities, with operational readiness activities to ensure business continuity post-transaction
• Cultivate strong relationships with senior executives, government officials, and industry leaders to build trust and long-term partnerships
• Collaborate with the wider Deals and PwC network to identify opportunities, contribute to proposals, and support marketing efforts to secure new mandates
• Monitor project budgets, manage costs, and oversee client billing and collections
• Mentor and develop junior colleagues, fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment and sharing knowledge of best practices and industry insights
• 7+ years of experience in consulting or professional services, ideally within Industrials, Energy, TMT, or related sectors
• Proven track record in post-merger integrations, carve-outs, and operational due diligence , from large-scale acquisitions to smaller transactions
• Strong understanding of both pre- and post-deal commercial and operational levers (P&L, balance sheet, working capital, etc.)
• Experience delivering transaction-related services such as operational turnarounds and value creation programs for corporates and/or private equity clients
• Strong analytical and technical skills, including Excel modelling and financial/operational analysis
• Proficiency in the consulting toolkit (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel) with a proactive, self-starter mindset
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage clients and teams effectively
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects end-to-end, balancing multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Deep understanding of investment strategies, deal structuring, and the M&A process, with the ability to provide actionable insights and solutions
• Ability to communicate confidently and persuasively with senior stakeholders across diverse audiences
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes
• Arabic language skills would be an asset.
• Flexibility to travel (40–60%) across the region, depending on client and project needs
  
  

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, Business Administration, Carve-Outs, Change Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Contract Negotiation, Cost Efficiency, Cost Reduction, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enhanced Due Diligence, HR Due Diligence, Inclusion, Initial Public Offering (IPO), Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, M&A Strategy, Market Research, Operational Advice {+ 19 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