Deals Strategy Senior Manager-Industrial & Transportation

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Manager to lead client engagements across the full investment lifecycle. The role requires extensive experience in management consulting, particularly in growth strategies and market entry within the UAE and KSA. Key responsibilities include advising clients on turnaround strategies and managing complex projects. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and leadership skills, with the potential for up to 40% travel. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience in management consulting or corporate strategy roles.
• Proven ability to lead high-impact projects from inception to completion.
• Strong client presence and ability to engage with C-suite executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements across the full investment lifecycle.
• Advise on turnaround strategies and market entry.
• Manage and oversee multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Embracing Change

Influence

Active Listening

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements across the full investment lifecycle with a focus on pre-deal strategy, commercial due diligence (CDD), target screening, market entry strategy and deal execution
• Support investors, sovereign wealth funds and corporates in identifying, evaluating and capturing opportunities in industrials, mobility, consumer, defense and related sectors
• Advise on turnaround strategies, IPO readiness, new market entry and value creation plans to drive sustainable growth
• Partner with international businesses looking to localize operations in the region, particularly in highly regulated environments
• Deliver strategic and operational advice for public sector entities and regulators including large-scale transformation programs, localization agendas and industry-wide initiatives
• Translate strategy into execution by setting up new businesses, driving post-deal integration and implementing operational improvement initiatives
• Support clients on major transformation projects particularly in UAE and KSA aligning with national growth and localization agendas
• Apply deep understanding of industrial manufacturing, automotive, defense, consumer mobility and construction value chains to design tailored growth strategies
• Advise on large-scale capital programs, privatization initiatives and investment promotion strategies in regulated and open markets
• Conduct market assessments, feasibility studies and business planning to support client decision-making
• Manage and oversee multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring high-quality, timely delivery
• Cultivate and manage relationships with senior executives, industry leaders and government stakeholders
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative high-performance environment
• Contribute to business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, supporting proposals and deepening client relationships

Requirements

• 8 years of relevant experience in top-tier management consulting or in-house corporate strategy roles
• Demonstrated expertise in growth-focused engagements (beyond cost optimization) including growth strategy, new market entry, turnaround strategy, IPO readiness and value creation
• Proven track record in transactions and M&A including commercial due diligence, joint ventures, integrations, carve-outs and spin-offs with the ability to link transaction work to long-term strategy
• Sector experience across industrial manufacturing, automotive, defense, consumer mobility and construction, ideally within the Middle East region
• Strong understanding of regional market dynamics including localization agendas, sovereign wealth fund investment priorities and regulatory environments
• Experience working with both private sector operators and public sector entities supporting transformation programs, market-shaping initiatives and national growth agendas
• Proven ability to lead high-impact projects from inception to completion ensuring timely, high-quality delivery and exceptional client outcomes
• Strong client presence and ability to engage credibly with C-suite executives, government leaders and senior stakeholders
• Experience overseeing complex multi-workstream projects, managing budgets and driving cross-functional collaboration
• Rigorous analytical skills with the ability to apply structured problem-solving, creative thinking and quantitative analysis to complex issues
• Excellent communication and presentation skills - articulate, persuasive and able to deliver clear, compelling messages to diverse audiences
• Entrepreneurial, pragmatic and hands-on with a roll up your sleeves approach to driving strategy through to implementation
• Comfort operating across multiple business units, integrating cross-functional perspectives and driving transformation agendas
• Arabic language skills considered a strong plus
• Flexibility to travel up to 40% of the time across the Middle East region

Education

Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)

Certifications

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, Influence

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

Yes

Government Clearance Required

No

Job Posting End Date

Required Experience:

Senior Manager