Consulting - Government - S&T Education - Senior Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers International; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a Senior Manager in Riyadh to expand opportunities in the education sector. The ideal candidate will have 8-12 years of management consulting experience, demonstrate a proven track record in education projects, and possess strong relationship-building skills within the Middle East. Fluency in Arabic and English is essential. The role emphasizes delivering quality solutions while managing a capable team. Travel is involved up to 40%.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in management consulting environment.
• Proven track record in the delivery of Education projects.
• Experience in working with government entities, schools, and universities.
• Previous experience working in the Middle East.
• Proven leadership capabilities for direct reporting personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the expansion of opportunities in the KSA market.
• Solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.
• Build and oversee the Education team.
• Deliver quality solutions in KSA's Education environment.

Skills

Building capable Education team

Establishing effective client relationships

Identifying opportunities for projects

Delivering quality solutions

Upholding firm's code of ethics

Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English

Education

Masters or MBA

Job description

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

Line of Service

Advisory

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations Strategy

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

A career within Education Consulting, will enable you to contribute and be a part of a unique team of sector specialists. We work across the government and private sectors to transform education across the region, delivering strategic and operational projects which make a difference. Our clients include policy makers, regulators, education and training providers, sector bodies and investors who come to us to provide best in class advice and support to achieve their objectives.

We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with companies and organizations, always ensuring that we are able to bring the best insights and solutions to help them tackle whatever critical issues they may face.

Responsibilities:

The Middle East Education Practice is looking for a Senior Manager to lead the expansion of our opportunities in the KSA market. As a Senior Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Building a capable Education team, under the guidance and oversight of the Middle East Education leadership

• Establishing effective client relationships with key client organizations, across both the government and industrial markets

• Identifying and shaping opportunities for projects in the Middle East Education practice

• Delivering quality solutions to clients across the Education environment in KSA

• Upholding the firm's code of ethics and business conduct

Qualifications/Educational background

• Masters or MBA

Years of Experience

• 8-12 years of experience in management consulting environment

Requirements:

• Proven track record in the delivery of Education projects

• The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East or where the project requirements dictate

• Experience in working with government entities, schools, universities and professional organizations

• Previous (current preferable) experience working in the Middle East, with proven capability of building relationships and teams in the Middle East cultural environment

• Excellent communications skills in Arabic and English

• Big 4 or leading strategy house experience with proven sales capability

• Proven leadership capabilities for both direct reporting personnel and wider project teams

• Proven experience of building teams, with ability to develop and implement market expansion strategies

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

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

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date