PwC Strategy& - Manager

PwC Portugal; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Strategy& in Portugal seeks a Manager to lead multi-disciplinary teams across national and international client projects, developing innovative strategies and transforming operating models. You will drive client outcomes and ensure high-quality delivery on time and on budget.

You will mentor colleagues, manage client relationships, and leverage PwC’s global network to deliver integrated solutions with measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Academic background with Master’s, MBA or PhD and excellent grades in relevant fields.
• Relevant experience in top-tier strategy consulting or business roles.
• International experience and comfort working in global/multicultural contexts.
• Excellent oral and written communication in Portuguese and English.
• Strong analytical thinking with a structured approach and client orientation.
• Proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint and openness to data analytics and AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead (sub)projects and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across national and international clients.
• Develop innovative strategies across value chains and transform operating models.
• Mentor colleagues, participate in business development, and strengthen client relationships.

Skills

Strategy consulting

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Excel

PowerPoint

Project management

Multicultural experience

Portuguese and English

Education

Master’s degree

MBA

PhD

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis tools

Programming languages

Job description

Strategy& is PwC’s global strategy consulting firm. In Portugal, we support companies in becoming more competitive and innovative – from defining local-level strategy to transforming global business units. We develop tailored strategies for leading companies based on clearly differentiating competitive advantages.

Our team is distinguished by a strong spirit of unity: from events in inspiring locations to regular team dinners and team-building activities – with us, a positive work environment is always a priority.

As a Manager at Strategy&, you will work with leading organizations, both national and international, across diverse sectors. Together with your team, you will develop innovative strategies and approaches throughout the entire value chain – from business and operating models to technology and digital strategies, including transformation programs.

You will lead (sub)projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and act as a liaison between clients, partners, and internal stakeholders. You will work closely with colleagues across various consulting areas and leverage the expertise of our global network to develop and implement integrated solutions.

You will also take on a mentoring role, fostering your colleagues’ development and actively contributing to an open and collaborative team culture. Through continuous training, you will deepen your methodological, leadership, and sector-specific skills.

On projects, you will analyze complex client issues, structure problems, and develop strategic solutions with sustainable impact. Typical topics include:

• Development of corporate, business unit, and digital strategies;
• Redefinition of business and operating models;
• Planning and implementation of transformation and change management programs;
• Support for M&A initiatives, carve-outs, and portfolio strategies;
• Optimization of organizations, processes, and value chains;
• Use of data, analytics, and new technologies for decision support.

You will be responsible for your projects’ outcomes, ensuring quality, meeting deadlines, and controlling budgets, and you will present results at the executive (C-Level) level. Additionally, you will actively contribute to winning new projects, developing proposals, and strengthening business relationships with clients.

PwC Strategy& - Manager

Strategy& is PwC’s global strategy consulting firm. In Portugal, we support companies in becoming more competitive and innovative – from defining local-level strategy to transforming global business units. We develop tailored strategies for leading companies based on clearly differentiating competitive advantages.

Our team is distinguished by a strong spirit of unity: from events in inspiring locations to regular team dinners and team-building activities – with us, a positive work environment is always a priority.

As a Manager at Strategy&, you will work with leading organizations, both national and international, across diverse sectors. Together with your team, you will develop innovative strategies and approaches throughout the entire value chain – from business and operating models to technology and digital strategies, including transformation programs.

You will lead (sub)projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and act as a liaison between clients, partners, and internal stakeholders. You will work closely with colleagues across various consulting areas and leverage the expertise of our global network to develop and implement integrated solutions.

You will also take on a mentoring role, fostering your colleagues’ development and actively contributing to an open and collaborative team culture. Through continuous training, you will deepen your methodological, leadership, and sector-specific skills.

On projects, you will analyze complex client issues, structure problems, and develop strategic solutions with sustainable impact. Typical topics include:

• Development of corporate, business unit, and digital strategies;
• Redefinition of business and operating models;
• Planning and implementation of transformation and change management programs;
• Support for M&A initiatives, carve-outs, and portfolio strategies;
• Optimization of organizations, processes, and value chains;
• Use of data, analytics, and new technologies for decision support.

You will be responsible for your projects’ outcomes, ensuring quality, meeting deadlines, and controlling budgets, and you will present results at the executive (C-Level) level. Additionally, you will actively contribute to winning new projects, developing proposals, and strengthening business relationships with clients.

Your Profile

• Academic background: Master’s degree, MBA, or PhD completed with excellent grades in fields such as Economics, Management, Computer Science (or equivalent), Engineering, Statistics/Data Science, or similar areas;
• Relevant experience in top-tier strategy consulting or business roles with responsibility, ideally in strategy, transformation, digitalization, or performance improvement. Experience in project management and developing commercial proposals;
• International experience through studies or professional activity, comfortable working in global and multicultural contexts;
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in Portuguese and English;
• Strong analytical thinking and structured approach, with the ability to quickly understand complex topics and translate them into solid, actionable recommendations;
• Proficiency in common tools (e.g., Excel and PowerPoint) and openness to modern data analysis and artificial intelligence tools; knowledge of data processing, statistical software, or programming languages is valued; High level of initiative, sense of responsibility, and team spirit. Strong client orientation and focus on generating sustainable impact.

At PwC, we believe that diverse perspectives lead to stronger thinking and better outcomes. We foster an inclusive and equitable culture where individuals from different backgrounds, identities and experiences feel valued, supported and empowered to grow. Inclusion is embedded in how we work and how we deliver sustained impact for our clients.

We believe you have what it takes.

And you, are you ready to join our “community of solvers”?

Be a part of The New Equation.