Deals Strategy & Operations Manager - Energy, Resources, Sustainability

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Dubai; On-site; AED 330,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Dubai seeks a Deals Strategy Manager. You'll provide strategic advice for clients in the energy resources sector, oversee complex projects, and mentor junior team members. Candidates should have 8+ years of consulting experience, preferably in the Middle East, and a strong grasp of decarbonization strategies. This role demands excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with travel requirements of up to 60%.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience in management consulting focused on energy sectors.
• Experience working in the Middle East region preferred.
• Leadership experience in high-impact projects in energy industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational advice for clients focusing on pre-deal work.
• Oversee and manage complex projects ensuring timely and quality delivery.
• Mentor junior team members and share industry knowledge.

Skills

Management consulting

Strategic advice

Project management

Stakeholder management

Market assessments

Decarbonization pathways

Communication

Organizational abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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 are 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 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 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 may require you to work away from your base office location on a regular basis and overnight stays may be required. Where possible we will take your preferences into account.

Why you’ll love PwC

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

Certifications

(if blank certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Required Skills

Optional Skills

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

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

Yes

Government Clearance Required

No

Job Posting End Date

Required Experience

Manager