Deals Operational Value Enhancement Manager (M&A)

A career in PwC Deals Value Creation practice will provide you with a unique and exciting opportunity to help industry-leading clients and brands reach their full potential. You will advise buyers and sellers across the M&A continuum (i.e. pre-deal, deal execution, post-deal) as well as during other major events such as ownership successions or periods of financial stress. In this role, you will gain valuable first-hand experience in a variety of deals situations including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, turnarounds and insolvencies. No matter what the scenario, you'll work to inspire clients while being supported by leaders who care about and support your personal development.

Operational Value Enhancement
Operational Value Enhancement is part of PwC's Deals Value Creation team which also include s capabilities such as Deals Strategy, Value Insights, Delivering Deal Value, and People in Deals . As a Manager in Operational Value Enhancement, you will lead project teams in the delivery of operations-focused consulting engagements , contribute to business development pursuits and participate in a wide range of professional development activities and initiatives .

You will gain hands-on experience in industry sectors such as Manufacturing, Transportation and Logistics, Healthcare , Retail & Consumer, Construction and leverage other industry-specialized experience from your past as applicable . Yo u will combine analytical and strong interpersonal skills to help you develop strong relationships and high-quality outcomes for clients while simultaneously promoting learning , community and skills develop ment within your team s.

Meaningful work you'll be part of
As a Manager in Operational Value Enhancements, you will :

• Work on a wide variety of interesting, important & challenging projects :
• Engagements will include a mix of direct ( e.g. operational due diligence) and indirect deals situations ( e.g. developing and/or assisting in the execution of value creation plans , sell-side preparation, synergy realization )
• A ll engagements will involve clear deliverables, timelines and budgets
• Partner directly with some of the best and brightest teammates and clients
• Coordinate service delivery with other teams from PwC, other global PwC firms and external advisors ( e.g. investment bankers, lawyers, accountants)
• Develop, coach, and mentor junior team members, including providing timely meaningful written and verbal feedback
• Demonstrate your passion for operations in interactions with your colleagues and counsel junior staff who are interested in operations as to the benefits of a career path in this area

Experiences and skills you'll use to solve:
• Previous manager-level experience in professional services/consulting environment with focus on core operations and direct industry client experience
• Experience with operational due diligence, operational cost reduction, operational restructuring and turnaround
• Interest in helping businesses and organizations succeed through innovation and independent thinking and change initiatives
• An ability to think critically and balance independent work progress while incorporating guidance from more senior teammates
• An ability to travel to client sites across Canada (expect some temporary periods of regular travel)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that are clear and concise with ability to easily digest and simplify complex concepts into easy-to-understand summaries
• Growth mindset - continuous learning, seek to improve, embrace new ideas , perspectives, technology
• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences, developing and coaching diverse teams, and ensuring diverse perspectives are heard

In addition, one or more of the following areas of additional expertise would also be an asset:

• Experience with integration &/or large-scale transformation programs
• MBA and/or advanced education is helpful
• Lean Six Sigma certification

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 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 our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We're committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.
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