Deals Strategy & Operations Manager-Education

Role Responsibilities

As a Deals Strategy Manager focused on the Education sector, you ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to structure complex business issues from strategy through to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing strategic and operational advice for our clients, with focus on pre-deal work

• Supporting clients across government entities and utilities across the value chain in developing and executing their strategy

• Conducting market assessments, feasibility studies, commercial due diligence, business planning, and strategy development for clients in the Education sector

• Oversee and manage complex projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery (may include multiple projects at a time, while leading a team consultants)

• Cultivate and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, industry leaders, and senior executives

• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Share industry knowledge and best practices to enhance team capabilities

• Managing project budget, reporting on project costs, and managing payment collection

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant experience in management consulting with a focus on advising governments and major stakeholders in the Education sector clients e.g. Higher education, K-12 operators, public sector, investment houses

• Proven experience working within the Middle East region, with a strong understanding of regional market dynamics is preferred

• Has lead high-impact projects with both public and private sector clients

• Possess a deep understanding of investment strategies, deal structuring, and the M&A process, bringing valuable insights and solutions to complex transactions and investment opportunities

• Demonstrates a track record of successfully guiding teams and managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring effective delivery and exceptional outcomes

• Excels in fostering collaborative relationships at all organizational levels, earning credibility with both senior management and external clients through effective communication and partnership

• Ability to communicate confidently and persuasively to diverse audiences, delivering clear and impactful messages that resonate with various stakeholders

• Exhibits strong time management and organizational abilities, adept at prioritizing tasks and meeting tight deadlines efficiently

• Your flexibility to travel 40-60% of the time. This means we may require you to work away from your base office location on a regular basis and frequent overnight stays may be required. Where possible, we will take your preferences into account and strike a balance between meeting your career development/personal needs and those of the business and our clients