Manager – People In Deals (PiD)
People in Deals (PiD) is a market‑leading team within PwC’s M&A Operations Deals business, advising corporate and private‑equity clients across the M&A cycle, including integration and long‑term transformation. Our clients include well‑known brands and businesses that understand the critical importance of placing people at the heart of any M&A activity.
Our PiD Team assists clients with the operational aspects of a transaction relating to the workforce to identify key risks and opportunities, including but not limited to:
* HR & People Separation
* Employee relations & consultation
* Culture, Comms & Change
* TOM (Target Operating Model) & Org Design
* Reward separation & harmonisation
* Talent management and skills agenda
* HR Function design
What You Will Do
As a Manager in the PiD team, you’ll be at the heart of our delivery on some of the most complex and high‑profile transactions in the market. You will work closely with colleagues to support leading client engagements, manage workstreams, and act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders. Drawing on your people expertise, you’ll help organisations navigate critical workforce challenges across the deal lifecycle – from planning and execution to integration and transformation. You will also play a pivotal role in developing our people, shaping propositions, and driving business development opportunities.
Your Responsibilities May Include
* Building and maintaining trusted relationships with People leaders and other senior business stakeholders;
* Managing workstream delivery to time, quality, and budget, while providing insight and lessons learned from previous projects;
* Coaching and developing colleagues at all levels, providing feedback and guidance to enhance technical, interpersonal, and consulting skills across the team;
* Working with cross‑functional PwC teams to bring integrated solutions to client challenges;
* Driving business development by scoping people related activities on transactions, contributing to proposals, and shaping compelling client propositions;
* Supporting the development of our practice through thought leadership, knowledge sharing, and sector‑specific initiatives.
What You Will Gain
* The opportunity to take a critical role on challenging and complex projects, working directly with senior client stakeholders;
* The chance to deepen your expertise in both the strategic and technical aspects of workforce related issues within a transaction, while also developing your leadership and business development skills;
* Exposure to multiple sectors, client types, and deal contexts, giving you a broad and varied career path within PwC;
* A supportive and collaborative team environment where you’ll be empowered to take ownership and make an impact;
* Ongoing training and development, including opportunities to deepen your consulting skills and specialise in areas of interest.
What You Will Need
* Proven success in leading workstream delivery, managing priorities, and producing high‑quality outputs under the pressures of a deal environment;
* Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage credibly with senior leaders and manage upwards effectively;
* Some experience of working on deals (integration, carve‑out, or post‑deal), ideally combined with broader business transformation experience and a strong people focused background;
* Experience in coaching, mentoring, and performance managing teams to support continuous improvement of capability and performance;
* Strong analytical skills and data literacy; proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or other data tools is preferred;
* Ability to leverage AI and digital tools to enhance analysis, improve efficiency, and deliver innovative solutions to clients;
* Experience in consulting or professional services would be advantageous, but not essential.
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