Deals Strategy And Operations Senior Manager Power And Utilities

About Us

With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future.

Line Of Service Overview

Our Deals practice helps organisations navigate complex transactions, from mergers and acquisitions to restructuring and strategic investments. We deliver insights and solutions that enable clients to create, protect, and realise value throughout the deal lifecycle.

Business Unit Overview

Our Deals Strategy & Operations (DSO) team helps clients navigate complex transactions and strategic decisions. We provide deep insights and practical solutions to support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and growth strategies, ensuring sustainable outcomes for businesses across sectors. The Energy, Power & Utilities practice within Deals Strategy focuses on helping governments, regulators, utilities, and private sector players develop strategies that enable energy transition, market liberalization, and sustainable infrastructure development. We support clients in shaping decarbonization pathways and advancing large-scale capital programs across the region.

How You’ll Contribute

As a Senior Manager – Deals Strategy (Power & Utilities), 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:

• Providing strategic and operational advice for clients, with a focus on pre-deal work
• Supporting clients across the P&U value chain in developing and executing sector strategies, including decarbonization pathways, energy transition programs, and market liberalization initiatives
• Conducting market assessments, feasibility studies, commercial due diligence, business planning, and strategy development for energy, power, and water sector clients
• Advising on large-scale capital programs, regulatory reform initiatives, and privatization efforts, including tariff restructuring and investment promotion strategies
• Applying knowledge of sector-specific commercial models such as regulated asset base (RAB), IPP/IWPP frameworks, and capacity auctions to shape client strategies and deal execution
• Overseeing and managing complex projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery while leading teams of consultants
• Cultivating and managing relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, industry leaders, and senior executives
• Mentoring and developing junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years of experience in management consulting with a focus on energy, utilities, power, and sustainability sectors
• Proven experience advising governments and major stakeholders on strategy and corporate finance
• Strong understanding of regional market dynamics and experience leading high-impact projects in the Middle East
• Deep knowledge of investment strategies, deal structuring, and the M&A process
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects from inception to completion and guide teams effectively
• Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to communicate confidently with diverse audiences
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• 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
  
  

How You’ll Make a Difference

At PwC Middle East, we expect all our people to embody the skills and behaviours of The PwC Professional framework, helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level.

Why You’ll Love Working at PwC

At PwC Middle East, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll build a meaningful career, supported by rewards and benefits that help you thrive. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and programs that promote well-being, balance, and personal growth. You’ll have access to continuous learning, digital upskilling, and a collaborative environment that values innovation, mentorship, and diversity. Discover more about Life at PwC Middle East .

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