Strategy Manager I

Role overview

PwC Ireland’s Strategy& practice is seeking a Strategy Manager in Dublin. This role sits within Advisory, focused on corporate and business strategy work for a wide range of clients in Ireland and multinational organisations.

About the team

Strategy& is PwC’s global strategy consulting arm, known for delivering tailored strategic advice and practical solutions. The Irish practice works with major companies across multiple industries, combining independent thinking with a collaborative team environment.

Core work

• Support clients in shaping 3–5 year strategies across areas such as corporate strategy, growth planning, market entry, route-to-market, organisational strategy, and M&A strategy.
• Carry out commercial due diligence for both buy-side and sell-side situations, serving private equity firms and corporate clients.

Key responsibilities

• Scope projects and lead analysis from start to finish across multiple client engagements.
• Guide teams of Senior Associates and Analysts to deliver high-quality strategy work.
• Coach junior team members and provide practical feedback to help build a strong, sustainable team.
• Develop trusted client relationships and create follow-on opportunities through strong delivery.
• Contribute to business development by preparing thought leadership, supporting client pitches, and using PwC and Strategy& networks for insight.
• Take part in internal initiatives such as hiring, marketing, and training and development activities.

Experience and profile

The ideal candidate is degree qualified and brings more than 5 years of strategy consulting experience. You should be comfortable turning data and market insight into compelling business narratives, and able to own workstreams or complete projects independently. Strong financial modelling ability, curiosity, and the confidence to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues are important.

Benefits and perks

• Flexible career development shaped around your interests, experience, and strengths.
• Continuous learning, training, and professional growth opportunities.
• Exposure to high-profile public and private sector strategy projects, including complex M&A assignments.
• Competitive compensation with a choice of benefits suited to your lifestyle.
• Access to learning and development programmes.
• Hybrid working, with at least three days per week spent together with the team.
• Ability to work abroad for a limited number of days under the Together Anywhere policy.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Onsite and virtual gym options.

Additional information

Travel for this role may be up to 20%. Visa sponsorship is available. Government clearance is not required. PwC Ireland is an equal opportunity employer and supports reasonable accommodation for candidates and employees with disabilities. The company also encourages applications even if not every requirement is met.

Inclusion and equal opportunity

The organisation values diversity and inclusion across race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, and disability status. It has signed the Business in the Community Elevate Pledge and offers inclusive programmes, employee resource groups, and related initiatives.