Strategy & Operations Manager

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Deal Strategy

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

Whatever their specific business priorities, unlocking new ways to create durable, long-term value is critical for our clients. A career with Value Creation will provide you with the opportunity to help clients enhance their revenue and maximize profitability, especially during mergers and acquisitions (M&A) processes.

PwC Deals Strategy – Value Creation Practice

We help our clients determine the right strategic priorities to grow profitably and maximize shareholder value, while offering support and practical solutions to achieve these objectives. We combine strategic insight, rigorous analysis and in-depth industry expertise with access to PwC's global network of industry and functional specialists, local knowledge and resources.

Your expertise will include engagements in areas such as Growth Strategy, M&A Strategy, Market Entry, Commercial Due Diligence, Operational Improvement, and Business Model Redefinition and more.

Meaningful work you’ll be a part of:

As a Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Examples include:

Client Engagement and Relationship Management:

• Lead client interactions to understand their strategic goals and challenges.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with clients.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior client executives, providing guidance and recommendations through strong communication (written, verbal).

Project Leadership and Delivery:

• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Develop project plans, define project objectives, and manage resources effectively.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables that meet client expectations and adhere to industry standards.

Strategic Analysis and Problem Solving:

• Conduct comprehensive industry and market analyses to inform strategic recommendations.
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for clients.
• Develop actionable strategies and present findings to clients in a clear, concise manner, being able to connect dots across workstreams, projects and programs.

Team Management and Development:

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of associates, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Provide regular feedback, conduct performance evaluations, and identify professional development opportunities.
• Encourage knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team.

Business Development & Thought Leadership:

• Contribute to the growth of the firm by starting to identify new business opportunities.
• Support partners in client account management, and participating in proposal development, perspective development/thought leadership publications.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and share insights with both internal teams and clients.

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve:

• Experience with organic and external growth strategy, deal strategy (M&A), and/or strategic transformation programs.
• Experience in collaborating with clients to understand their strategic goals and objectives.
• Preferred Experience, across one or more sectors: Retail & Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Industrials, Telecommunications and/or Technology.
• Advisory experience from a management consultancy, or as a senior 'internal consultant' in a multinational corporate is an asset.
• 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.
• 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 throughout Canada, with the potential to travel outside of Canada, depending on client requirements.

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

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

Education

Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

Required Skills

Optional 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

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. 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. To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html.