Description
Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 8,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 328,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.
Job Description & Summary
Join our Middle East Deals Risk & Quality (R&Q) team and play a pivotal role in shaping the success of our Deals practice. As our business continues to grow, your expertise as a Manager will be crucial in managing complex risks and ensuring the highest quality in our engagements. You will lead and mentor teams, guiding them through the entire engagement lifecycle, and driving continuous improvement in our processes. We support Deals project teams throughout the entire engagement lifecycle from bidding through contracting and on into delivery, taking a partnership approach to work alongside and collaborate with partners and teams.
What to consider before applying
- This role has the option of being based out of our Dubai or Riyadh office.
Role Responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for queries from Deals engagement teams, providing timely and solution-focused pragmatic advice
- Support the pursuit of large-scale transformation opportunities, working alongside the engagement and Deals’ leadership and other risk management functions
- Negotiate with clients on contracting challenges, with support from the Office of General Counsel (OGC) and senior stakeholders in the business
- Participate in internal governance forums for high-value and higher-risk engagements to support teams in managing contracting and delivery risks
- Participate in special projects aimed at delivering continuous change to improve quality outcomes and profitability within Deals
- Deliver training to partners and staff across Deals, including one-on-one sessions and seminar-based training
- Build trusted relationships across Deals and other support teams, acting as a dedicated business advisor to Partners and Directors
- Coach new joiners and junior team members, fostering their development and integration into the team
Role Requirements
- Extensive experience in a client-facing advisory role, with a strong background in risk management, ideally within a Big 4 environment
- Proven ability to understand and manage complex risks in Deals, including reputational, financial, and service permissibility risks
- In-depth understanding of emerging technologies and how they can be leveraged under the transformation agenda to drive business outcomes
- Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to manage and mentor teams, and influence senior stakeholders
- Strong project management capabilities, with a track record of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously
- Creative and strategic thinker, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly and confidently communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic is preferred
Why You’ll Love PwC
At PwC, we're inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. You'll be part of amazing teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, combined with our commitment to continuous development, 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.
Travel Requirements
Up to 20%
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes
Government Clearance Required?
No
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