Strategy& Deals Tech Strategy AI & Tech Value Creation Senior Manager

PwC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

PwC seeks an experienced Strategy & Deals Tech Strategy AI & Tech Value Creation Senior Manager to guide clients through mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and restructurings. You will analyze market trends, develop strategic frameworks, and lead cross-functional teams to maximize deal value.

You will mentor colleagues, apply systems thinking, and craft compelling client storytelling while ensuring rigorous governance and independence standards across complex transactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in strategy, deals, or related advisory roles.
• Experience leading strategic initiatives in M&A and restructuring.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic advisory initiatives in mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring to maximize client value.
• Analyze market trends and assess business opportunities to guide informed decision-making.
• Develop frameworks to navigate complex transactions and identify risks and opportunities.
• Craft clear messages that tell a holistic deal story to clients and stakeholders.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and opportunities in deal processes.
• Validate outcomes with clients and adapt based on feedback.
• Direct teams through complex situations with composure in ambiguity.
• Coach diverse, high-performing teams to sustain excellence and inclusion.
• Make tough decisions to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and uphold professional and technical standards and independence requirements.

Skills

Strategic planning

M&A strategy

Analytical thinking

Financial modeling

Post-merger integration

Systems thinking

Coaching leadership

Deal advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Strategy& Deals Tech Strategy AI & Tech Value Creation Senior Manager, you will provide strategic advice and support to clients in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring. You will analyze market trends, assess business opportunities, and develop strategic frameworks to guide clients in making informed decisions regarding their deals. As a Senior Manager, you will leverage your influence, skills, and network to deliver quality results. You will motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognizing when to take action and when to escape.

In this role, you will play a crucial part in assisting clients in formulating and executing effective strategies to optimize outcomes in their deal-making processes. Within our Deals practice, you will help clients navigate complex transactions, identify potential risks and opportunities, and develop strategies to maximize value and achieve their business objectives. Your ability to develop and sustain high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our firm.

Responsibilities

• Leading strategic advisory initiatives in mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring to maximize client value
• Analyzing market trends and assessing business opportunities to guide clients in informed decision-making
• Developing strategic frameworks to navigate complex transactions and identify potential risks and opportunities
• Crafting and conveying clear, impactful messages that tell a holistic story to clients and stakeholders
• Applying systems thinking to identify underlying problems and opportunities within deal-making processes
• Validating outcomes with clients, sharing alternative perspectives, and acting on client feedback
• Directing teams through complex situations, demonstrating composure in ambiguous and challenging environments
• Initiating open and honest coaching conversations to develop high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams
• Making difficult decisions and taking action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness
• Modeling and reinforcing professional and technical standards, including adherence to the firm's code of conduct and independence requirements

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 7 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for a Master's or Masters of Business Administration degree in at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Financial Mathematics/Quantitative Finance, Law/Legal Studies, Mathematics/Statistics, Operations/Supply Chain
• Demonstrating advanced skills in strategic planning and M&A strategy
• Utilizing analytical thinking for competitive analysis and market research
• Excelling in financial modeling and financial statement analysis
• Leading teams through complex post-merger integration processes
• Applying systems thinking to identify opportunities and solve problems
• Crafting and conveying impactful messages that tell a holistic story

The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $280,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is anequal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

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