Consulting - Government, Sports - Manager / Senior Manager (UAE/KSA)

Description
At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.
Established in the region for 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,200 people across 12 countries. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.
Business Unit Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Government and Public Sector Business Unit, where you will play a key role in developing and delivering strategy based projects, to clients in the Sports Sector in the Middle East.
We focus on helping solve client problems by offering both strategic and operational expertise. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with companies and organizations, always ensuring that we are able to bring the best insights and solutions to help them tackle whatever critical issues they may face.
Responsibilities:

As a competency, you will be expected to lead and build on multiple areas within the public sector. However, we expect you to bring expertise in one or more of the following areas in the Sports Sector: Sports Strategy and Governance, Sport Federations, Sports Clubs, Sports Events, Sport Facilities, Community Sports, Media Rights, Sponsorship, Fan Engagement, Discipline focused strategies e.g. Football, esports, Equestrian Sports etc.
As a Manager/Senior Manager, Youll Work As Part Of a Team Of Problem Solvers, Helping To Solve Complex Business Issues From Strategy To Execution. PwC Professional Skills And Responsibilities For This Management Level Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Support the team in growing the sports practice by managing and participating in the development and presentation of proposals for business development activities.
• Lead and deliver large, complex client engagements that identify, design, and implement creative solutions for Public Sector entities, helping them develop strategies, restructure their organizational structures, and service delivery models.
• Implement and oversee the quality of deliverables, effectively manage the functional and technical team, support functional tracks of the transformation and relationships to ensure exceptional performance.
• Continuously expand on knowledge of the Middle East sports environment and work with colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on client work and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate.
• Train and develop junior team members
• Evaluate project outcomes in terms of quality, consistency, accuracy, overall value, completion dates and provider performance.
• Ensure that recording and maintaining a project database containing all related information, (data, documents, reports etc.) takes place.

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Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Sports Consulting environment
• Experience in the Middle East region is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) in English. Arabic is a plus.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant major with a preference for a Masters
• Years of Experience: 5 to 10 years of experience.