Manager, Strategy & Value Creation (Bilingual FR/EN)

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Delivering Deal Value

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

In Strategy & Value Creation we advise our clients' leadership teams on how to transform their businesses in the face of increasingly complex economic, social, and geopolitical trends. We work collaboratively with senior executives to help them navigate these trends, while increasing trust and delivering sustainable outcomes.

Our team works with a range of clients – from some of the largest and most complex organizations in the world to important Canadian mid-market players, private equity firms and pension funds. We help our clients determine the right strategic priorities to grow profitably and maximize shareholder value, while offering support and practical solutions to achieve these objectives. We combine strategic insight, rigorous analysis and in-depth industry expertise with access to PwC's global network of industry and functional specialists, local knowledge and resources.

Our team engages with clients on all strategic and operational aspects of their business, providing strategic advice and support at the portfolio, business unit, and corporate level on areas such as Growth Strategy, M&A Strategy, Commercial Due Diligence, Operational Improvement, Business Model Redefinition, and more. We help shape and guide strategies in the Deals and non-deals environment.

As part of the Value Creation team, you will have the opportunity to work across industries including, Asset & Wealth Management, Banking & Capital Markets, Consumer Markets, Energy & Utilities, Industrials & Defence, Infrastructure, Engineering & Construction, Mining & Metals, Technology, Media & Telecommunications.

The Opportunity

As a Manager, 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:

Client Engagement and Relationship Management

Lead client interactions to understand their strategic goals and challenges.

Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with clients.

Act as a trusted advisor to senior client executives, providing guidance and recommendations through strong communication.

Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.

Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.

Project Leadership and Delivery

Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.

Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Develop project plans, define project objectives, and manage resources effectively.

Ensure high-quality deliverables that meet client expectations and adhere to industry standards.

Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.

Strategic Analysis and Problem Solving

Conduct comprehensive industry and market analyses to inform strategic recommendations.

Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to generate insights.

Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for clients.

Develop actionable strategies and present findings to clients in a clear, concise manner, being able to connect dots across workstreams, projects and programs.

Utilize first principles thinking, and develop credible and pragmatic analytical approaches, frameworks and methodologies.

Team Management and Development

Manage, mentor, and develop a team of associates, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

Provide regular feedback, conduct performance evaluations, and identify professional development opportunities.

Encourage knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team.

Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all.

Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.

Business Development and Thought Leadership

Contribute to the growth of the firm by identifying new business opportunities.

Support partners in client account management and participate in proposal development, perspective development and thought leadership publications.

Stay abreast of industry trends and share insights with both internal teams and clients.

Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

What You'll bring

The successful candidate is a professional at either a consulting firm, a large-scale asset manager, private equity firm, pension fund, or large corporation with a minimum of 6 years of experience. Previous experiences are likely to include:

Helping companies define and evaluate corporate and business unit strategies and investment portfolios

Reflecting market, competitive and other external drivers with specific areas of focus including Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Deals Strategy, and Digital Strategy

Managing teams / multiple work streams to establish successful project conclusion - i.e., delivery of quality work on time and within budget

Building productive relationships with team members and clients, both long term and day-to-day, by using a collaborative approach with thorough listening skills and the ability to manage through influence

Utilizing first principles of thinking, and developing credible and pragmatic analytical approaches, frameworks and methodologies

Analyzing complex quantitative and qualitative data in an efficient manner and synthesizing the output into meaningful and actionable insights

Communicating effectively in an organized and knowledgeable manner in written and verbal formats to senior audiences and being able to deliver difficult messages with persuasiveness and sensitivity

Supporting and or leading executive discussions through meetings, workshops and working sessions

Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, and leading client / market development

Attracting, retaining, assessing and developing staff / team members

Demonstrating flexibility and creativity in managing work-life balance of self and team members

Demonstrating Power User ability with MS Office suite of applications including Word, PowerPoint and Excel; and in a variety of AI tools

Willing to travel occasionally throughout Canada, with the potential to travel outside of Canada, depending on client requirements

• •PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer
• •The successful candidate requires fluency in English, in addition to French as they will be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking clients, colleagues and/or stakeholders during the course of their employment with PwC Canada

This position ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member.

The salary range for this position is $112,500 - $162,500. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

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 diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous devel