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PwC

Deals Strategy & Operations Manager-Transportation and Logistics

Abu Dhabi

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Role family
Supply chain
Seniority
Lead / management
Country
AE
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
3 Oct 2026

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Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Deal Strategy

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

Our Deals Strategy & Operations (DSO) team offers strategic advice to a broad range of stakeholders - regional and international corporates, leading private equity houses, family offices, major banks, funds, government entities, and companies undertaking mergers and acquisitions or investment opportunities. We deliver deep strategic, commercial and operational insights to help clients think through investment/divestment decisions about businesses. We advise our clients on critical operational and transformational challenges, and evaluate business plans and company strategies against market performance and competitor strength, to deliver a rigorous appraisal of a business’ commercial and operational outlook. Our main focus is to deliver top strategy-led solutions to our clients.

Role Responsibilities

As a Deals Strategy & Operations Manager dedicated to the Transportation & Logistics 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:

Solving clients' problems by structuring analysis, applying analytical frameworks, and conceptualizing strategy development

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

Supporting clients (private and public sector) in their localization efforts through value chain analysis, identification of investment opportunities and conduction of feasibility studies

Developing market assessment, commercial due diligence, business plan and corporate strategy for clients in the Industrials sector

Overseeing the successful delivery of projects, which may include multiple projects at a time, while leading a team of 3-4 consultants

Managing the client relationship on a day-to-day basis and other stakeholders

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

Requirements

Relevant experience within the M&A space, preferably from a professional services background

Exposure to Transportation & Logistics sector, Industrial and Manufacturing considered a plus

D one research for company on potential acquisitions

Participated in conducting business plans

Completed market research for large size organizations

Comprehensive understanding of feasibility studies

Eager to participate in business development opportunities and initiatives

Successful when leading teams and delivering projects through to completion

Proven experience of coaching junior team members

Keen to build collaborative working relationships at all levels, establishing credibility both, internally with senior management, and externally with our clients

Strong time management and organizing skills

Ability to prioritize workload and meet tight deadlines

Confident communicator and can deliver messages with impact to a wide variety of audiences

Keen to leverage technology enabled and digital tools to achieve efficient delivery for our clients

Strong analytical skills and an ability to understand key business drivers

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.

  • Why you’ll love PwC
  • We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of amazing teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at https://www.pwc.com/m1/en/about-us/life-at-pwc.html

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Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

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