Delivering Deal Value, Senior Manager

PwC Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Canada is hiring a Senior Manager in Delivering Deal Value (DDV) to lead multi‑functional teams through deal lifecycles, from pre‑deal diligence to post‑close integration and separations. You will drive value creation across diverse industries, mentoring teams and coordinating across functions to deliver measurable outcomes.

You will bring substantial experience in M&A, program leadership, and client relationship management, with a proactive stance on AI adoption and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Trusted Advisor: track record of operating at the highest client levels with value creation.
• M&A Advisory Expertise: strategic advice across mergers, acquisitions and divestitures including pre‑deal due diligence, integration and post‑close transformation.
• Large‑Scale Program Leadership: experience managing global, multi‑functional programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Cross‑Functional Knowledge: HR, IT, Finance, Operations, Sales & Marketing awareness.
• Industry Experience: in Financial Services, Telecom, Consumer, Energy, Industrials or Infrastructure.
• Client Relationship Management: build and manage strategic client relationships delivering quality across projects.
• Analytical Rigor: strong quantitative/qualitative analysis to support decisions.
• Business Development: lead pursuit activities and client discussions.
• Project Management Excellence: deliver full project lifecycles with teams.
• AI & Digital Fluency: embrace AI for efficiency and innovation, upskilling.
• Commitment to Inclusion: value diverse teams and perspectives.
• Mobility: willingness to travel in Canada and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects across value creation mandates and lead teams to execution.
• Develop and execute integration and separation strategies.
• Coordinate stakeholders across functions to ensure alignment and client satisfaction.
• Build industry depth and expertise in specific sectors.
• Lead cross-functional delivery teams to execute plans and track progress.
• Provide input and recommendations to improve deliverables and outcomes.
• Support due diligence, integration and carve‑out mandates with hands‑on analysis.
• Manage scope, risks and project budgets; support billing.

Skills

Trusted Advisor

M&A Advisory

Program Leadership

Cross-functional

Industry Experience

Client Relationships

Analytical Rigor

Business Development

Project Management

AI & Digital Fluency

Inclusion & Diversity

Mobility

Job description

At PwC, our people in deals focus on providing strategic advice and support to clients in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring. They help clients navigate complex transactions and maximise value in their business deals. Those in deal integration and valuation realisation at PwC will focus on assisting clients in successfully integrating acquisitions and maximising the value of their investments. You will be responsible for conducting valuations, financial analysis, and developing strategies for post‑merger integration.

A career within Delivering Deal Value (DDV) will provide you with the opportunity to help clients achieve maximum value on their deal transactions by solving transformational and other complex challenges. We focus on all operational aspects of a transaction – pre‑ and post‑close – including pre‑deal and functional due diligence, enterprise‑wide integrations, and complex divestitures, carve‑outs and separations. Our work spans across a wide range of functional and cross‑functional areas, within diverse sectors and industries.

As a DDV Senior Manager, you will join a dynamic team of problem solvers dedicated to helping clients navigate complex business challenges — from strategy through execution. You will play a central role in driving value across the full deal lifecycle, partnering with other competencies with PwC’s Deals line of business in order to serve clients in delivering measurable results in high‑stakes transactions.

The Opportunity

Our team assists Corporate, Private Equity and Pension Fund clients in their acquisition, integration, and divestiture activity. This team supports clients in all operational aspects of a deal, pre‑and post‑completion, including:

• Buy‑ and sell‑side functional due diligence (i.e. Operations, HR, Tech, Cyber, etc.)
• Post‑acquisition integration planning and execution
• Carve‑out and separation planning and execution, including standalone cost analysis
• Synergy identification, planning, tracking and execution

Your responsibilities as a Senior Manager will include, but are not limited to:

• Manage multiple projects across various value creation mandates and lead teams to successful execution
• Develop and execute integration and separation strategies
• Manage multiple project‑level stakeholders across functions to ensure ongoing project alignment and client satisfaction
• Develop specific industry experience with the goals building depth and expertise in specific sectors
• Lead functional and cross‑functional delivery teams to execute plans, monitor progress, and achieve deal objectives and value creation targets
• Provide delivery teams with input, insight, observations and recommendations based on analysis, planning and execution to enhance deliverable quality
• Provide hands‑on support to delivery teams in functional due diligence analysis, integration and carve‑out mandates, structural and operational improvements, etc.
• Proactively manage scope of work efforts and project risks, and act as quality control for quantitative and qualitative analysis and overall deliverables
• Manage delivery team utilization, project‑specific budgets and support administrators in timely and efficient client billing
• Support business development and pursuit activities to drive sales and revenue
• Support DDV leadership with firm‑building activities, i.e. talent development, performance management, etc.
• Coach and develop team members – aligned with PwC’s values – to help them grow and thrive in their roles and to evolve as professionals within the firm

What You’ll Bring

We are looking for a candidate who has the following experience and capabilities:

• Trusted Advisor: A track record of functioning as a trusted advisor at the highest levels of client organizations, grounded in deep competency in value creation and integrations and separations.
• M&A Advisory Expertise: Demonstrated experience providing strategic advice and support to senior management, with extensive knowledge of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures — including pre‑deal functional due diligence, integration planning, separation planning, standalone costing, synergy and cost savings analysis, and post‑close transformation.
• Large‑Scale Program Leadership: Proven experience managing large, complex programs (e.g., global, multi‑functional engagements) with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across functions to deliver against deal objectives.
• Cross‑Functional Knowledge: Working knowledge of key functional areas such as HR, IT, Finance, Operations and Sales and Marketing.
• Industry Experience: Demonstrate experience in one or more industry sectors, including Financial Services, Telecom, Consumer Products, Energy, Industrials and Infrastructure.
• Client Relationship Management: Extensive ability to develop and manage strategic client relationships while consistently delivering the highest quality work across multiple concurrent client projects.
• Analytical Rigor: Strong capability in developing both quantitative and qualitative analyses of complex data combined with exceptional critical thinking skills to support recommendations and decision‑making.
• Business Development: Experience leading business development and pursuit activities, both internally with client pursuit teams and externally through client‑facing meetings and proposal discussions.
• Project Management Excellence: Proven ability to deliver the full cycle of project management responsibilities and to manage teams through complex engagements, including managing multiple engagements simultaneously.
• AI & Digital Fluency: A drive to embrace AI to bring innovation, efficiency and differentiation to our clients along with a desire to continuously upskill for a digital world, with an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work.
• Commitment to Inclusion: A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences, developing and coaching diverse teams, and ensuring that diverse perspectives are heard and integrated.
• Mobility: The ability and willingness to travel within Canada and internationally, as required.

This newly created role reflects our commitment to growth and delivering distinctive value for our clients and stakeholders.

The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm‑wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a 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 that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

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