Manager - People in Deals (PiD)

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;

• Culture, Comms & Change;

• TOM (Target Operating Model) & Org Design;

• Reward separation & harmonisation;

• Talent management and skills agenda;

• HR Function design.

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 with 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 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.

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.