Deals Strategy Senior Manager-Industrial & Transportation

Responsibilities

As a Senior Manager, you will play a leadership role in PwC’s Deals Strategy team, supporting clients across industrials , manufacturing, automotive, defense , consumer, mobility, and construction sectors. You will be responsible for delivering strategic, commercial, and operational value to clients by driving growth agendas, supporting acquisitions, and enabling transformation initiatives.

• Lead client engagements across the full investment lifecycle, with a focus on pre-deal strategy, commercial due diligence (CDD), target screening, market entry strategy, and deal execution

• Support investors, sovereign wealth funds, and corporates in identifying , evaluating, and capturing opportunities in industrials , mobility, consumer, defense, and related sectors

• Advise on turnaround strategies, IPO readiness, new market entry, and value creation plans to drive sustainable growth

• Partner with international businesses looking to localize operations in the region, particularly in highly regulated environments

• Deliver strategic and operational advice for public sector entities and regulators, including large-scale transformation programs, localization agendas, and industry-wide initiatives

• Translate strategy into execution by setting up new businesses, driving post-deal integration, and implementing operational improvement initiatives

• Support clients on major transformation projects, particularly in UAE and KSA aligning with national growth and localization agendas

• Apply deep understanding of industrial, manufacturing, automotive, defense , consumer, mobility, and construction value chains to design tailored growth strategies

• Advise on large-scale capital programs, privatization initiatives, and investment promotion strategies in regulated and open markets

• Conduct market assessments, feasibility studies, and business planning to support client decision-making

• Manage and oversee multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring high-quality, timely delivery

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

• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment

• Contribute to business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, supporting proposals, and deepening client relationships

• 8+ years of relevant experience in top-tier management consulting or in-house corporate strategy roles

• Demonstrated expertise in growth-focused engagements (beyond cost optimization), including growth strategy, new market entry, turnaround strategy, IPO readiness, and value creation

• P roven track record in transactions and M&A, including commercial due diligence, joint ventures, integrations, carve-outs, and spin-offs - with the ability to link transaction work to long-term strategy

• Sector experience across industrial manufacturing, automotive, defense, consumer, mobility, and construction, ideally within the Middle East region

• Strong understanding of regional market dynamics, including localization agendas, sovereign wealth fund investment priorities, and regulatory environments

• Experience working with both private sector operators and public sector entities, supporting transformation programs, market-shaping initiatives, and national growth agendas

• Proven ability to lead high-impact projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely , high-quality delivery and exceptional client outcomes

• Strong client presence and ability to engage credibly with C-suite executives, government leaders, and senior stakeholders

• Experience overseeing complex, multi-workstream projects, managing budgets, and driving cross-functional collaboration

• Rigorous analytical skills with the ability to apply structured problem-solving, creative thinking, and quantitative analysis to complex issues

• Excellent communication and presentation skills - articulate, persuasive, and able to deliver clear, compelling messages to diverse audiences

• Entrepreneurial, pragmatic, and hands-on , with a “roll up your sleeves” approach to driving strategy through to implementation

• Comfort operating across multiple business units, integrating cross-functional perspectives, and driving transformation agendas

• Arabic language skills considered a strong plus

• Flexibility to travel up to 40% of the time across the Middle East region