Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Deals

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in deals focus on providing strategic advice and support to clients in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring. They help clients navigate complex transactions and maximise value in their business deals.

Those in deal strategy at PwC will focus on providing strategic advice and support to clients in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring. Your work will involve analysing market trends, assessing business opportunities, and developing strategic frameworks to guide clients in making informed decisions regarding their deals. You will help clients navigate complex transactions, identify potential risks and opportunities, and develop strategies to maximise value and achieve their business objectives. Working in this area, you will play a crucial role in assisting clients in formulating and executing effective strategies to optimise outcomes in their deal-making processes.

 Role Responsibilities 

As a Manager in the Industrials Manufacturing and Automotive sector, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

Lead and deliver engagements related to growth strategy, market entry, portfolio strategy, and business unit planning 

Manage projects involving commercial due diligence (CDD), target screening, and M&A strategy across Industrial, Manufacturing, Construction and Transportation sectors 

Work across complex deals environments, integrating strategy with valuation, financial due diligence, and other transaction services 

Engage senior client stakeholders, drive impactful recommendations, and shape the strategic direction of client programs 

Act as a sector expert, particularly in transport & logistics and industrials, helping us capitalize on major growth opportunities  

Collaborate closely with colleagues in Deals and other lines of service to bring integrated, end-to-end solutions to clients

Develop client proposals, pitch materials, and thought leadership, contributing to business development and new wins 

Mentor junior team members, fostering growth and ensuring high-quality deliverables across all engagements 

Requirements

6+ years of relevant experience in top-tier strategy consulting or in-house corporate strategy roles, with proven progression to Senior Manager level 

Demonstrated expertise in growth-focused engagements, not just cost optimization—must be able to think beyond traditional CDD work 

Proven track record of leading strategic planning, business reviews, market opportunity assessments, and feasibility studies 

Experience in transactions is essential—particularly with M&A, JVs, integrations, or spin-offs—with the ability to link these to long-term strategy 

Sector experience in industrial manufacturing, automotive, construction, and transport & logistics, ideally in the Middle East region 

Ability to operate across multiple business units, integrating cross-functional perspectives and driving complex transformation programs 

Strong client presence and comfort in leading in-person conversations with senior stakeholders 

Rigorous analytical skills, ability to excel at solving problems that require sound logical reasoning, creative thinking, fluency with numbers and ability to untangle complex issues 

Ability to project poise, confidence and professional maturity in both internal and external situations; engaging and concise with good interpersonal “presence”, comfortable both in the C-suite and team room settings 

Articulate and compelling verbal, written and presentation skills are vital 

Entrepreneurial, proactive, pragmatic, someone who “rolls up the sleeves” and gets things done 

Arabic speaking considered a big plus 

Flexibility to travel at least 40% of the time 

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)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Acquisition Strategy, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Plan Evaluation, Capital IQ, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Competitive Advantage, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Development, Creativity, Customer Due Diligence, Deal Structures, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Due Diligence, Financial Modeling, Financial Risk Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Inclusion, Industry Trend Analysis, Intellectual Curiosity {+ 17 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

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