Deals Strategy & Value Creation Manager

PwC - Global; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Dubai seeks a Manager for its Deals Strategy team. The role involves delivering strategic advice, managing complex client engagements, and leading post-merger integrations while mentoring junior consultants. Ideal candidates have over 7 years of consulting experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage diverse projects. The position offers opportunities for travel and client interaction.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in consulting or professional services.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Experience delivering transaction-related services.

Responsibilities

• Lead post-merger integrations and carve-outs.
• Deliver commercial due diligence and feasibility studies.
• Manage complex engagements and mentor junior consultants.

Skills

Consulting experience

Post-merger integration

Operational due diligence

Excel modelling

Interpersonal skills

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Line of Service: Advisory

Industry/Sector: Not Applicable

Specialism: Delivering Deal Value

Management Level: Manager

Job Description & Summary

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

Requirements

• 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 modelling 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 (40–60%) across the region, depending on client and project needs