Deals Strategy & Operations Senior Manager

Job Title: Deals Strategy & Operations Senior Manager

Job Summary:
This role within the Strategy practice of the Deals line of service offers the opportunity to assist organizations in realizing growth strategies, value creation, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and capital market opportunities. The focus is on helping clients in the Energy, Resources, and Sustainability (ERS) sectors navigate growth ambitions and drive sustainable value creation. The Senior Manager will be instrumental in formulating growth strategies, prioritizing initiatives, and overseeing complex projects to help clients achieve their objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic and Operational Advice:
- Provide pre-deal strategic and operational advice to clients, particularly in the Energy, Power, and Utilities sectors.
- Support clients across government entities and utilities in developing and executing strategies, including decarbonization pathways, energy transition programs, and sustainable economic and living initiatives.

2. Market Analysis and Strategy Development:
- Conduct market assessments, feasibility studies, commercial due diligence, business planning, and strategy development for clients in the energy, power, and water sectors.

3. Project Management:
- Oversee and manage complex projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, leading a team of consultants to achieve project objectives.
- Manage project budgets, report on project costs, and oversee payment collection.

4. Stakeholder Management:
- Cultivate and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, industry leaders, and senior executives.
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.

5. Team Leadership and Development:
- Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Share industry knowledge and best practices to enhance team capabilities and overall service quality.

Requirements:

- Experience:
- 8+ years of relevant experience in management consulting, focusing on advising governments and major stakeholders in the energy, utilities, power, mining, and sustainability sectors.
- Proven experience in the Middle East region, with a strong understanding of regional market dynamics preferred.
- A track record of leading high-impact projects with both public and private sector clients in the energy industry.

- Skills:
- Deep understanding of investment strategies, deal structuring, and the M&A process.
- Strong project management skills, with a history of successfully guiding teams and managing projects from inception to completion.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to confidently and persuasively communicate with diverse audiences.
- Strong time management and organizational abilities, adept at prioritizing tasks and meeting tight deadlines efficiently.

- Education:
- A University degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Finance, Engineering, or related discipline).

- Flexibility:
- Willingness to travel 40-60% of the time, which may include regular work away from the base office location and frequent overnight stays.