Manager - Deals Advisory - M&A Ops (Human Capital)

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Deal Strategy

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

Additional Job Description

Core responsibilities as a Manager (PiD Specialist) would entail (but not be limited to)

• As a Manager (PiD Specialist) in the team, you’ll be at the heart of our delivery on some of the most complex and high-profile transactions in the market. You will work closely with colleagues to support with leading client engagements, managing workstreams, and acting as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders.
• Drawing on your people expertise, you’ll help organisations navigate critical workforce challenges across the deal lifecycle — from planning and execution to integration and transformation.
• You will also play a pivotal role in developing our people, shaping propositions, and driving business development opportunities, ensuring that our practice continues to grow and succeed.
• Your responsibilities may include:

Direct interaction with and ability to build trusted relationships with People leaders and other senior business stakeholders;

Managing workstream delivery to time, quality, and budget, while providing insight and lessons learned from previous projects;

Coaching and developing colleagues at all levels, providing feedback and guidance to enhance technical, interpersonal, and consulting skills across the team;

Working with cross-functional PwC teams to bring integrated solutions to client challenges;

Driving business development by scoping people related activities on transactions, contributing to proposals, and shaping compelling client propositions;

• •Supporting the development of our practice through thought leadership, knowledge sharing, and sector-specific initiatives.
• What you will gain:
• You will have the opportunity to work alongside a high-performing, UK-based People in Deals team. This collaborative environment will enable you to learn from experienced professionals, share best practices, and contribute directly to global deal-related activities;
• By engaging with colleagues across borders, you will gain valuable international exposure, enhance your understanding of global deals and broaden your professional perspective;
• The opportunity to take an important role on challenging and complex projects, working directly with client stakeholders;
• The chance to deepen your expertise in both the strategic and technical aspects of workforce related issues within a transaction, while also developing your leadership and business development skills;
• Exposure to multiple sectors, client types, and deal contexts, giving you a broad and varied career path within PwC;
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where you’ll be empowered to take ownership and make an impact;
• Ongoing training and development, including opportunities to deepen your consulting skills and specialise in areas of interest.

Must-have skills

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage credibly with the UK PiD team and client stakeholders, managing upwards effectively;
• Excellent quantitative and written skills, able to build analyses or an evidence base to support a position, often in situations with imperfect or incomplete information.
• Strong analytical skills and data literacy; proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or other data tools is preferred;
• Ability to leverage AI and digital tools to enhance analysis, improve efficiency, and deliver innovative solutions to clients.
• Ability to manage shifting timelines and ambiguous project environments;
• A healthy curiosity , coupled with a disciplined approach to understanding and solving problems .
• Comfortable under pressure and managing through ambiguity to deliver tasks in an environment where there are many unknowns.
• Adaptable , and up for the challenge of mastering new sectors and developing experience across a wide range of subject areas.

Experience

• Proven success in leading workstream delivery, managing priorities, and producing high-quality outputs ideally under the pressures of a deal environment;
• Some experience of working on deals (integration, carve-out, or post-deal), ideally combined with broader business transformation experience and a people focused background;
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, and performance managing teams to support with the continuous improvement of capability and performance;
• Experience in consulting or professional services would be advantageous, but not essential.

Eligibility Criteria

Past Experience: 5+ years of prior relevant work experience.

Some experience in M&A or management consulting domain would be advantageous.

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

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