Value Creation Services | Programme Management Services | Senior Associate

Job description / Role

What impact will you make? The Opportunity

This is your opportunity to join Deloitte's fast-growing Programme Management (PMO) team within Deloitte Middle East Financial Advisory Practice. Benefiting from early client exposure and working on the most complex transactions, restructuring and transformation projects in the region, you will develop an impressive range of managerial, operational and commercial consulting skills that will fast-track your career and multiply your options. Our team supports clients to plan, execute, and generate the highest value for their integrations, separation, privatization, IPO preparation, restructuring, strategy management offices, and / or transformation programmes.

Our extensive experience, firsthand insights and tried and tested methodologies give us a distinct advantage to serve a very diverse range of client needs. Our team of highly skilled business professionals with cross-border implementation experience and wide-ranging skills are looking motivated to work on the headline grabbing transactions, restructuring and transformation programmes of tomorrow.

Our Purpose

Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most-for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.

Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:

- Lead the way
- Serve with integrity
- Take care of each other
- Foster inclusion
- Collaborate for measurable impact

During your tenure as a Senior in Valuations, you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:

- Lead the delivery of small PMO programmes or workstreams within a medium size PMO project
- Provide insight and experience to clients and engagement leadership to anticipate and resolve issues in outcome delivery
- Support in developing work plans for client engagements and lead the delivery of defined project objectives
- Execute key projects alongside wider Deloitte and client teams and perform a variety of programme management roles, including planning, reporting, managing actions, risks and issues
- Work with a range of stakeholders both internally within Deloitte and in client organisations
- Support engagement management, including managing quality, risk and commercial aspects
- Support business development by contributing to new business proposals and taking roles in industry and account teams
- Demonstrate excellent presentation and communication skills

Leadership Capabilities:

- Identifies and embraces our purpose and values and puts these into practice in their professional life
- Develops self by actively seeking opportunities for growth, shares knowledge and experiences with others, and acts as a strong brand ambassador
- Seeks opportunities to challenge self; teams with others across businesses and borders to deliver and takes accountability for own and team results
- Builds relationships and communicates effectively in order to positively influence peers and other stakeholders
- Understands objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns own work to objectives and sets personal priorities

Requirements

Qualifications:

- Experience of programme and project management delivery
- Experience in planning, risk management, benefits management, governance and reporting
- Experience in Stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Highly collaborative, teaming across client departments and functions
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Awareness of industry trends and insights are also valuable
- Candidates should demonstrate the attributes required to operate independently but within a small experienced team, in a time-pressured environment, reporting to senior client members.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic for the purposes of clearly communicating to clients, stakeholders and teams.
- Excellent grasp of Microsoft Office application mainly Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Ms. Project.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and (Arabic is preferred) for the purposes of clearly communicating to clients, stakeholders and teams.
- Finance / Accounting certification e.g., CPA, CFA, ACCA and CMA or master's in business administration is preferred.
- Project Management certification example PMP and Prince II is preferred.

About the Company

Deloitte is the world's largest and leading professional services firm, providing audit & assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory and tax and services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries, whether they are in the energy, communications, oil and gas, financial services, family businesses, healthcare, public or education sectors among others.

With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries and territories, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and high-quality service to clients, delivering the insights they need to address their most complex business challenges. Deloitte's more than 250,000 professionals are committed to becoming the standard of excellence.

Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte globally and is the first Arab professional services firm established in the Middle East region Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL) and is a leading professional services firm established in the Middle East region with uninterrupted presence since 1926 with 26 offices in 15 countries to date. What distinguishes Deloitte member firms in the Middle East is the global and regional expertise and know-how offered through specialized and highly knowledgeable talent. Deloitte aims to offer the best services to its clients through a team with more than 3,300 partners, directors and staff in the Middle East which guarantees effective communication with clients and a deeper understanding of their needs. It is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). It has also received numerous awards in the last few years which include best employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), as well as the best CSR integrated organization.

Deloitte drives progress. Our practices around the Middle East support clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. We invest in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empower them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we.

Our Purpose

Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most-for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.

Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:

• Integrity
• Outstanding value to markets and clients
• Commitment to each other
• Strength from cultural diversity