PwC

Manager - People in Deals (PiD)

United Kingdom · Work style not stated · Full time

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  • EmployerPwC
  • LocationUnited Kingdom
  • Work styleWork style not stated
  • Employment typeFull time
  • Employer posted

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Deals

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

About the role

People in Deals (PiD) is a market leading team sitting within PwC’s M&A Operations Deals business, advising both corporate and private equity clients across the M&A (merger & acquisitions) cycle,including integration,and with longer term transformation. Our clients include some of the most well-known brands and businesses, who understand that putting people at the heart of any M&A activity is critical to achieving deal value.

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;

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Culture, Comms & Change;

TOM (Target Operating Model) & Org Design;

Reward separation & harmonisation;

Talent management and skills agenda;

HR Function design.

As a Manager in thePiD 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 supportwith leading client engagements, managing workstreams, and acting 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, ensuring that our practice continues to grow and succeed.

What your days will look like:

Building and maintaining trusted relationships with People leaders and other senior businessstakeholders;

Managing workstream delivery to time, quality, and budget, while providing insight and lessons learned from previousprojects;

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.

This role is for you if:

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 with the 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.

What you’ll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Opportunities, Change Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance Oversight, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Development, Creativity, Cross-Functional Team Coordination, Deal Sourcing, Developing Training Materials, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Employee Engagement Strategies, Employee Performance Management, Employee Retention, Human Resources (HR) Consulting, Inclusion, Integration Strategies, Intellectual Curiosity {+ 22 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

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