Transportation Manager

Roles and Responsibilities

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. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level 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.
• Develop 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.
• Support the development of new propositions to help our clients.
• Leverage your experience in different industries to bring best practices to support our clients in achieving set engagement goals.
• Work with colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on client work and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate.
• Keep up to date with current trends from the region and from across the world.
• Lead teams and mentor/train other members in your team/business unit to foster a high-performance team environment.
• Develop your understanding of the key themes in the market and in the region while working in the T&L team. Collaborate with other experts to shape the future of our clients and bring about positive change. Access the latest training and development tools and the support of the wider PwC network.

Desired Candidate Profile

Skills and Competencies:

• Experience in strategic planning, operational improvement, data analytics, operational transformation, junior team leadership, mid-tier client management.
• Demonstrated progression and advancement into positions of greater responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to impact top and/or bottom line financial results.
• Self-starter, eager to break new ground, and create opportunities for others.
• Team-oriented with demonstrated success in delivering results and leading teams; significant management responsibility early in the career is a plus.
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.

Educational Qualifications & Certifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university with a consistent outstanding academic record; advanced degree or MBA is preferred.
Years of Experience: 6+ years of professional work experience, of which at least 4-6 are in consulting with a leading global consulting firm, with a proven portfolio of projects in the rail and roads sector, preferably in the Middle East.
Experience in projects within Transport and Logistics Industries (Maritime & Ports / Railways and Railroads / Aviation or Airports).
Strong written and oral communication skills with a confident presence and the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas.