Deals Strategy & Operations Manager-Energy, Resources, Sustainability

PwC; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious consultancy firm seeks a Deals Strategy Manager to guide clients in navigating complex business issues within the Energy, Resources and Sustainability sector. This role involves advising on decarbonization strategies and managing significant projects while mentoring junior team members. Candidates should have extensive consulting experience, particularly in the Middle East energy sector, and possess excellent communication skills to manage stakeholder relationships.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Flexible work programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years in management consulting focusing on energy and sustainability.
• Experience managing high-impact projects with public and private clients.
• Strong understanding of investment strategies and deal structuring.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and oversee complex projects.
• Support clients in developing and executing their energy strategies.
• Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders including government officials.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Financial Modeling

Job description

SummaryA 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 Energy, Resources and Sustainability 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, including defining decarbonization pathways, supporting energy transition programs, contribution to sustainable economic development, and sustainable living

Conducting market assessments, feasibility studies, commercial due diligence, business planning, and strategy development for clients in the energy, power and water 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 energy, utilities, power, mining, and sustainability sectors on issues related to strategy and, corporate finance

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 in the energy industry, focusing on developing strategies and initiatives for decarbonization pathways, supporting energy transition programs, and advancing sustainable economic and living practices

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.

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of amazing teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at

Education

Degrees / Field of Study required : Degrees / Field of Study preferred :

Certifications

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}