Deals Strategy & Value Creation Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Dubai is seeking a Manager to join its Deals Strategy team. This role involves delivering strategic advisory services across the deal lifecycle, focusing on post-merger integration and operational effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of consulting experience, particularly in Industries such as Energy and TMT. Responsibilities include leading client engagements, managing project delivery, and mentoring junior team members. This position offers opportunities for travel and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in consulting or professional services, ideally within Industrials, Energy, TMT or related sectors.
• Proven track record in post-merger integrations, carve-outs and operational due diligence from large-scale acquisitions to smaller transactions.
• Strong understanding of both pre- and post-deal commercial and operational levers (P&L, balance sheet, working capital, etc.).
• Experience delivering transaction-related services such as operational turnarounds and value creation programs for corporates and/or private equity clients.
• Strong analytical and technical skills including Excel modeling and financial/operational analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of integrations and carve-outs, identifying synergies to drive value creation.
• Deliver commercial due diligence, feasibility studies, and market assessments.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, managing relationships and project delivery.
• Oversee and manage complex engagements ensuring timely delivery within budget.
• Mentor and develop junior colleagues, fostering a collaborative high-performance environment.

Skills

Accepting Feedback

Active Listening

Analytical Thinking

Business Administration

Carve-outs

Communication

Creativity

M&A Strategy

Operational Advice

Embracing Change

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Delivering Deal Value

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC we value every individual's role in shaping our future. We're looking for candidates who excel in their roles and embody our core behaviours of Trusted Leadership and Distinctive Outcomes. Trusted Leadership focuses on building trust, delivering sustained results and showing courage and honesty. Distinctive Outcomes emphasize excellence, collaboration and inclusiveness. We seek self-aware collaborative individuals committed to continuous learning and delivering quality and integrity.

Our Delivering Deal Value (DDV) team within the Deals Strategy & Operations unit provides strategic and operational advice to investors including private equity firms, banks and major corporations.

Role Responsibilities

As a Manager in the Deals Strategy team you will play a key role in delivering strategic commercial and operational advice to clients across the deal lifecycle with a focus on post-merger integration and value creation. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the execution of integrations and carve-outs, identifying and leveraging synergies to drive value creation and ensure smooth transitions particularly within the Energy Power & Water Industrials and TMT sectors.
• Deliver commercial due diligence, feasibility studies and market assessments to support acquisitions, disposals and growth strategies.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, managing relationships, ensuring high-quality project delivery and aligning expectations throughout the engagement.
• Oversee and manage complex engagements (often multiple at a time), ensuring timely delivery within budget while leading and coaching junior consultants to drive team performance.
• Support clients including government entities with operational readiness activities to ensure business continuity post-transaction.
• Cultivate strong relationships with senior executives, government officials and industry leaders to build trust and long-term partnerships.
• Collaborate with the wider Deals and PwC network to identify opportunities, contribute to proposals and support marketing efforts to secure new mandates.
• Monitor project budgets, manage costs and oversee client billing and collections.
• Mentor and develop junior colleagues, fostering a collaborative high-performance environment and sharing knowledge of best practices and industry insights.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in consulting or professional services, ideally within Industrials, Energy, TMT or related sectors.
• Proven track record in post-merger integrations, carve-outs and operational due diligence from large-scale acquisitions to smaller transactions.
• Strong understanding of both pre- and post-deal commercial and operational levers (P&L, balance sheet, working capital, etc.).
• Experience delivering transaction-related services such as operational turnarounds and value creation programs for corporates and/or private equity clients.
• Strong analytical and technical skills including Excel modeling and financial/operational analysis.
• Proficiency in the consulting toolkit (e.g. PowerPoint, Excel) with a proactive self-starter mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage clients and teams effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects end-to-end, balancing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Deep understanding of investment strategies, deal structuring and the M&A process with the ability to provide actionable insights and solutions.
• Ability to communicate confidently and persuasively with senior stakeholders across diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Arabic language skills would be an asset.
• Flexibility to travel up to 40% across the region depending on client and project needs.

Education

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Certifications

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Required Skills

Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Administration, Carve-outs, Change Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Contract Negotiation, Cost Efficiency, Cost Reduction, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enhanced Due Diligence, HR Due Diligence, Inclusion, Initial Public Offering (IPO), Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, M&A Strategy, Market Research, Operational Advice, 19 more.

Desired Languages

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Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

Yes

Government Clearance Required

No

Job Posting End Date

Required Experience

Manager