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 

• Proven 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