M&A Operations, Senior Manager

PwC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Senior Manager in Delivering Deal Value (DDV) to lead operations-focused engagements across deal lifecycles, from pre-deal diligence to post-close integrations. You will collaborate with PwC Deals professionals to drive measurable improvements in EBITDA, working capital, and efficiency for client portfolios.

You will mentor teams, manage stakeholders, and contribute to business development while delivering high-impact outcomes in complex transactions.

Qualifications

• Operational due diligence assessing target operations, risks, and performance improvement opportunities.
• Operational value creation and restructuring initiatives to drive EBITDA and WC improvements.
• Leading delivery teams and coordinating cross-functional workstreams across advisory engagements.
• Managing stakeholders and project progress to satisfy client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple DDV engagements and mentor junior team members.
• Develop and execute operational value creation, restructuring, and integration plans.
• Oversee cross-functional teams to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Support business development and client relationship management.

Skills

Operational due diligence

Value creation

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Delivering Deal Value

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

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 key role in driving value across the full deal lifecycle, partnering with other competencies within PwC's Deals line of business to serve clients and deliver measurable results in high-stakes transactions.

As a Senior Manager in Operations team, you will lead project teams in the delivery of operations-focused engagements, contribute to business development pursuits and participate in a wide range of professional development activities and initiatives. You will combine analytical and strong interpersonal skills to help you develop strong relationships and high-quality outcomes for clients while simultaneously promoting learning, community and skills development within your teams.

A career within Delivering Deal Value (DDV) will provide you with the opportunity to help clients achieve maximum value on their businesses or deal transactions by solving transformational and other complex challenges. We focus on all operational aspects of a business whether EBITDA or NWC uplift, distressed situations or max im izing va lue in M&A transactions - pre- and post-close . Our work spans across a wide range of functional and cross-functional areas, within diverse sectors and industries.

As an M&A Operations 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 key role in driving value within clients businesses and across the full deal lifecycle, partnering with other competencies within PwC's Deals line of business in order to serve clients in delivering measurable results in high-stakes transformations and transactions.

The Opportunity:

• Operational due diligence assessing target operations, risks, and performance improvement opportunities
• Operational performance improvement including driving transformations and strategies to boost productivity and accelerate EBITDA growth and enhance working capital ahea d of a sale , after a n acqu is ition or in co nnection with oth er situ ations
• Operational restructuring for companies in stressed or distressed situations, including scenario analysis and turnaround or wind-down of operations
• Stra tegic initia tives that are heavi ly dep endent o n o perational is sues

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

• Support DDV leadership with the day-to-day management of multiple projects across various value creation mandates and lead junior team members to successful execution
• Support the development and execution of operational value creation, restructuring, integration and separation strategies
• Manage project-level stakeholders across functions to ensure ongoing project alignment , effective and efficient delivery and client satisfaction
• Lead functional and cross-functional delivery teams in developing and executing plans, monitoring progress, and achieving objectives and value creation targets
• Provide hands-on support to delivery teams in functional due diligence analysis, integration and carve-out mandates, structural and operational improvements, etc.
• Support leaders in managing project and risk identification, and contribute to quality control for quantitative and qualitative analysis and overall deliverables
• 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
• Evaluate target company operations, supply chains, and business processes to identify risks, synergies, and performance improvement opportunities as part of operational due diligence
• Develop and implement operational improvement strategies to drive productivity gains, cost efficiencies, EBITDA growth and N WC i m provement for portfolio companies and acquisition t