Consulting Transport & Logistics - Manager

Line of Service
Advisory
Industry/Sector
Transportation and Logistics
Specialism
Advisory - Other
Management Level
Manager
Job Description & Summary
As a member of PwC's Transport & Logistics practice you will have the
opportunity to work closely with the best and brightest consultants across the
industry.

Regionally, the Transport & Logistics sector is playing a pivotal role in both
shaping and enabling ongoing national transformation programs through
enhancing national infrastructure, intra and interconnectivity, service and
safety levels and attraction of foreign direct investments. PwC is at the
heart of this sector's transformation. We boast a globally recognised practice
that is ‎5000 professionals with strong roots in the Middle East region. Our
regional practice brings deep multi-modal expertise.
As a Manager you would have experience in either of the following: ports,
maritime, land transport, logistics and post, rail and metro within a
consulting or strategy firm.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Lead cross functional internal and client teams to develop and deliver operations strategies with a particular emphasis on the implementation of cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement.
* Developing yourself personally, taking a keen interest in trends in different sectors and the impact on our clients so you can help shape their thinking and our success in the market.
* Write and present winning proposals to support our clients in the Middle East.
* Supporting the development of new propositions to help our client.
* You should be able to leverage your experience in different industries to bring best practices to support our clients in achieving set engagement goals.
* Working with colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on client work and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate.
* Keeping up to date with current trends from the region and from across the world.
* You should have led teams and mentored/ trained other members in your team/ business unit in order to foster a high performance team environment.
* Whilst working in the T&L team you will develop your understanding of the key themes in the market and in the region. You will work collaboratively with other experts to shape the future of our clients and to bring about positive change. You will have access to all of the latest training and development tools and the support of the wider PwC network.
Preferred Experience
* Strong Consulting background (high performer in a strategy house or Big ‎4).
* Bachelor's degree from a top-tier university with consistent outstanding academic record; advanced degree or MBA is preferred.
* Have worked on projects within Transport and Logistics industry
* Self-starter, eager to break new ground, and create opportunities for others.
* Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem solving skills.
* Strong written and oral communication skills with a confident presence and the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas.
* Demonstrated progression and advancement into positions of greater responsibility.
* Demonstrated ability to impact top and/ or bottom line financial results.
* Team-oriented and demonstrated success in delivering results and leading teams, significant management responsibility early in the career is a plus.
* Ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East.
* Experience in strategic planning, operational improvement, data analytics, operational transformation, junior team leadership, mid-tier client management.
Language Requirements
* Arabic (advantageous)
* Strong English skills required
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
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Arabic
Travel Requirements
Up to ‎60%
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes
Government Clearance Required?
No
Job Posting End Date
June ‎30, ‎2022