Deals Strategy & Operations Manager-Energy, Resources, Sustainability

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Dubai is seeking a Deals Strategy Manager for their Energy Resources and Sustainability sector. This role involves providing strategic and operational advice, managing complex projects, and cultivating key stakeholder relationships. Candidates should have over 8 years of management consulting experience focused on the energy sector, particularly in the Middle East. This position also requires travel flexibility of 40-60%.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience in management consulting focused on energy and sustainability.
• Proven experience in the Middle East with understanding of market dynamics.
• Led high-impact projects in the energy industry about decarbonization and sustainable practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice focused on pre-deal work.
• Support government entities in developing execution strategies.
• Conduct market assessments and feasibility studies.
• Oversee complex projects ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Management consulting

Strategic advice

Energy transition programs

Project management

Stakeholder management

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’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 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 led 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.

Other

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: Yes

Government Clearance Required: No

Travel Requirements: Up to 40%