Deals Strategy & Operations Manager-Education

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a Deals Strategy Manager focused on the Education sector in Dubai. This role involves providing strategic consulting and operational advice, managing complex projects, and mentoring junior team members. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of experience in management consulting in the Education sector, particularly in the Middle East. Strong communication and project management skills are essential, along with flexibility to travel frequently.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience in management consulting focused on the Education sector.
• Proven experience in the Middle East with strong understanding of market dynamics.
• Expert in investment strategies and deal structuring.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational advice for pre-deal work.
• Support clients in developing and executing their strategy.
• Conduct market assessments and feasibility studies.

Skills

Management Consulting

Communication

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Thinking

Market Assessment

Job description

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 of 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 clients, 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 led 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: Degrees/Field of Study required: (not specified)

Travel Requirements: Up to 40%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: Yes