Deals Strategy & Operations Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers International; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Calgary is seeking a strategic professional to lead client engagements and manage teams. You will conduct market analyses, build strong client relationships, and oversee multiple projects. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical skills and significant experience in advisory roles. The position offers competitive compensation and a commitment to a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Inclusive benefits

Flexibility programs

Qualifications

• Experience with organic and external growth strategy, deal strategy, and/or strategic transformation programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive industry and market analyses to inform strategic recommendations.
• Lead client interactions to understand strategic goals and challenges.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of associates.

Skills

Strategic analysis and problem solving

Client engagement and relationship management

Project leadership and delivery

Team management and development

Business development and thought leadership

Job description

Overview

PwC Deals Strategy – Value Creation Practice focuses on helping clients determine the right strategic priorities to grow profitably and maximize shareholder value, with support and practical solutions during mergers and acquisitions (M&A) processes. Your expertise will include engagements in Growth Strategy, M&A Strategy, Market Entry, Commercial Due Diligence, Operational Improvement, and Business Model Redefinition, and more.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Analysis and Problem Solving: Conduct comprehensive industry and market analyses to inform strategic recommendations; analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; develop actionable strategies and present findings to clients, connecting dots across workstreams, projects, and programs.
• Client Engagement and Relationship Management: Lead client interactions to understand strategic goals and challenges; build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships; act as a trusted advisor to senior client executives with strong communication (written, verbal).
• Project Leadership and Delivery: Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget; develop project plans and manage resources; ensure high-quality deliverables that meet client expectations and industry standards.
• Team Management and Development: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of associates; foster a collaborative, high-performance culture; provide regular feedback, conduct performance evaluations, and identify professional development opportunities; encourage knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Business Development & Thought Leadership: Contribute to growth by identifying new business opportunities; support partners in client account management and proposal development; stay abreast of industry trends and share insights with internal teams and clients.

Experiences and Skills

• Experience with organic and external growth strategy, deal strategy (M&A), and/or strategic transformation programs.
• Experience collaborating with clients to understand strategic goals and objectives.
• Preferred experience across sectors: Retail & Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Industrials, Telecommunications, and/or Technology.
• Advisory experience from a management consultancy or as a senior internal consultant is an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in providing advice and insights to support deal or non-deal decision-making processes.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing and developing teams, clients, and supporting leaders; proven experience in business development and client relationship management.
• Willing to travel occasionally within Canada, with potential to travel outside of Canada depending on client requirements.
• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work and our continuous development environment will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits, and flexibility programs to help you thrive in work and life.

Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: PwC Canada life-at-pwc information is available on our careers site.

EEO and Accommodation

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and continue to face, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone belongs. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in. We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.