Manager - People in Deals (PiD)

PwC UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Private medical cover

Volunteer days

Job summary

PwC UK in London is looking for a Manager in People in Deals (PiD) to guide workstreams on complex M&A engagements, advising senior stakeholders and ensuring workforce considerations are embedded throughout the deal lifecycle.

You will coach teams, shape propositions, and drive business development while collaborating with cross-functional PwC teams to deliver innovative workforce solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven success in leading workstream delivery under deal pressure.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with senior leaders.
• Experience on deals (integration, carve-out or post-deal).
• Coaching, mentoring and performance management of teams.
• Data literacy and ability to use Excel/Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining trusted relationships with People leaders and other senior stakeholders.
• Managing workstream delivery to time, quality, and budget with insights from past projects.
• Coaching and developing colleagues to enhance technical, interpersonal, and consulting skills.
• Working with cross-functional PwC teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Driving business development by scoping people-related activities on transactions and shaping propositions.
• Supporting thought leadership and sector-specific initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Deal experience

People management

Coaching

Analytical skills

Excel

Power BI

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

About the role

People in Deals ( PiD ) is a market leading team sitting within PwC’s M&A Operations Deals business, advising both corporate and private equity clients across the M&A (merger & acquisitions) cycle , including integration, and with longer term transformation. Our clients include some of the most well-known brands and businesses, who understand that putting people at the heart of any M&A activity is critical to achieving deal value.

Our PiD team assists clients with the operational aspects of a transaction relating to the workforce to identify key risks and opportunities, including but not limited to:

• - HR & People Separation;
• - Employ ee relations & consultation;
• - Culture, Comms & Change;
• - TOM (Target Operating Model) & Org Design;
• - Reward separation & harmonisation;
• - Talent management and skills agenda;
• - HR Function design.

As a Manager in the PiD team, you’ll be at the heart of our delivery on some of the most complex and high-profile transactions in the market. You will work closely with colleagues to support with leading client engagements, managing workstreams, and acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders. Drawing on your people expertise , you’ll help organisations navigate critical workforce challenges across the deal lifecycle — from planning and execution to integration and transformation.

You will also play a pivotal role in developing our people, shaping propositions, and driving business development opportunities, ensuring that our practice continues to grow and succeed.

What your days will look like:

• - B uilding and maintaining trusted relationships with People leaders and other senior business stakeholders ;
• - Managing workstream delivery to time, quality, and budget, while providing insight and lessons learned from previous projects ;
• - Coaching and developing colleagues at all levels, providing feedback and guidance to enhance technical, interpersonal, and consulting skills across the team ;
• - Working with cross-functional PwC teams to bring integrated solutions to client challenge s;
• - Driving business development by scoping people related activities on transactions, contributing to proposals, and shaping compelling client propositions ;
• - Supporting the development of our practice through thought leadership, knowledge sharing, and sector-specific initiatives.

This role is for you if:

• - Proven success in leading workstream delivery, managing priorities, and producing high-quality outputs under the pressures of a deal environment ;
• - Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage credibly with senior leaders and manage upwards effectively ;
• - Some experience of working on deals (integration, carve-out, or post-deal), ideally combined with broader business transformation experience and a strong people focused background;
• - Experience in coaching, mentoring, and performance managing teams to support with the continuous improve ment of capability and performance ;
• - Strong analytical skills and data literacy; proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or other data tools is preferred ;
• - Ability to leverage AI and digital tools to enhance analysis, improve efficiency, and deliver innovative solutions to clients.
• - Experience in consulting or professional services would be advantageous , but not essential.

What you’ll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.