Deals Strategy Manager-Industrial & Manufacturing

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Dubai is seeking a Manager to provide strategic advice in the deals sector. The successful candidate will lead engagements related to growth strategy and manage complex projects, primarily focused on mergers and acquisitions. A minimum of 6 years of experience in strategy consulting is required, with a strong emphasis on client engagement and analytical skills. This role offers opportunities to mentor junior team members and work across various sectors including industrials, construction, and logistics.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant experience in top-tier strategy consulting or corporate strategy roles.
• Expertise in leading strategic planning, market opportunity assessments, and feasibility studies.
• Ability to operate across multiple business units and drive transformation programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver engagements related to growth strategy and market entry.
• Manage projects involving commercial due diligence and M&A strategy.
• Engage senior client stakeholders and shape client program strategies.
• Mentor junior team members and ensure high-quality deliverables.

Skills

Growth-focused engagements

Analytical skills

Client engagement

Project management

Interpersonal presence

Job description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Deals

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC our people in deals focus on providing strategic advice and support to clients in areas such as mergers and acquisitions divestitures and restructuring. They help clients navigate complex transactions and maximise value in their business deals. Those in deal strategy at PwC will focus on providing strategic advice and support to clients in areas such as mergers and acquisitions divestitures and restructuring. Your work will involve analysing market trends assessing business opportunities and developing strategic frameworks to guide clients in making informed decisions regarding their deals. You will help clients navigate complex transactions identify potential risks and opportunities and develop strategies to maximise value and achieve their business objectives. Working in this area you will play a crucial role in assisting clients in formulating and executing effective strategies to optimise outcomes in their deal-making processes.

Role Responsibilities

As a Manager in the Industrials Manufacturing and Automotive sector you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead and deliver engagements related to growth strategy market entry portfolio strategy and business unit planning
• Manage projects involving commercial due diligence (CDD) target screening and M&A strategy across Industrial Manufacturing Construction and Transportation sectors
• Work across complex deals environments integrating strategy with valuation financial due diligence and other transaction services
• Engage senior client stakeholders drive impactful recommendations and shape the strategic direction of client programs
• Act as a sector expert particularly in transport & logistics and industrials helping us capitalize on major growth opportunities
• Collaborate closely with colleagues in Deals and other lines of service to bring integrated end-to-end solutions to clients
• Develop client proposals pitch materials and thought leadership contributing to business development and new wins
• Mentor junior team members fostering growth and ensuring high-quality deliverables across all engagements

Requirements

• 6 years of relevant experience in top-tier strategy consulting or in-house corporate strategy roles with proven progression to Senior Manager level
• Demonstrated expertise in growth-focused engagements not just cost optimization must be able to think beyond traditional CDD work
• Proven track record of leading strategic planning business reviews market opportunity assessments and feasibility studies
• Experience in transactions is essential particularly with M&A JVs integrations or spin-offs with the ability to link these to long-term strategy
• Sector experience in industrial manufacturing automotive construction and transport & logistics ideally in the Middle East region
• Ability to operate across multiple business units integrating cross-functional perspectives and driving complex transformation programs
• Strong client presence and comfort in leading in-person conversations with senior stakeholders
• Rigorous analytical skills ability to excel at solving problems that require sound logical reasoning creative thinking fluency with numbers and ability to untangle complex issues
• Ability to project poise confidence and professional maturity in both internal and external situations; engaging and concise with good interpersonal presence comfortable both in the C-suite and team room settings
• Articulate and compelling verbal written and presentation skills are vital
• Entrepreneurial proactive pragmatic someone who rolls up the sleeves and gets things done
• Arabic speaking considered a big plus
• Flexibility to travel at least 40% of the time

Education

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Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

Yes

Government Clearance Required

No

Required Experience

Manager