Consulting - Digital City Strategy - Manager

About UsWith offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future.Line Of Service OverviewAt PwC Consulting, you’ll shape strategies that redefine industries and drive national visions. We partner with leaders to deliver transformative solutions in enterprise strategy, digital innovation, operational excellence, cyber resilience, and risk management. Join a community that values bold thinking, collaboration, and measurable impact—where your expertise accelerates change and creates lasting value.Business Unit OverviewThe Digital & Cyber Business Unit brings together deep technology expertise and bold thinking to help organizations thrive in a connected, data‑driven world. We support clients in reimagining how they operate, serve, and grow by harnessing the power of digital products, emerging tech, cloud, data, and cyber resilience. Whether shaping enterprise‑wide transformation or enabling targeted innovation, we work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and trust delivering scalable solutions that empower clients to move faster, think smarter, and lead with confidence.How You’ll ContributeShape Smart City & Municipal Digital StrategiesLead the development of smart city, municipal, housing, and real estate digital strategies aligned with national priorities.Define multi‑year digital roadmaps, governance models, and data frameworks enabling integrated, citizen‑centric ecosystems.Translate global best practices into regionally relevant, actionable transformation programs.Drive Real Estate & Municipality TransformationDesign and oversee digital transformation initiatives across municipal services, housing programs, and real estate portfolios.Enable interoperability across urban platforms, municipal systems, and property ecosystems.Advise on leveraging emerging technologies (IoT, digital twins, AI, geospatial platforms) to enhance service delivery and asset performance.Lead Large‑Scale Program Delivery & GovernanceLead end‑to‑end delivery of complex, multi‑stakeholder transformation programs.Establish governance structures, operating models, and performance frameworks ensuring accountability and measurable impact.Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives, translating strategy into execution.Advance Innovation & Practice GrowthDrive innovation use cases that improve resident, tenant, and visitor experiences.Contribute to thought leadership and strengthen PwC’s Smart Cities and Real Estate Digital practice.Mentor teams and support business development initiatives across the region.What You’ll BringEducation & QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Urban Planning, Computer Science, Information Systems, Public Administration, or a related field.Master’s degree in Digital Transformation, Urban Innovation, Smart Cities, Housing/Real Estate Development, or related discipline preferred.Professional certifications such as PMP, Prince2, TOGAF, ITIL, or credentials in Digital Strategy and Emerging Technologies are advantageous.Fluency in English is essential; Arabic proficiency is highly desirable.Experience10–12+ years of experience in management consulting or strategic advisory roles.Minimum 5+ years focused on smart cities, municipal digital transformation, housing programs, or real estate digital strategy.Proven experience advising governments, city authorities, and major developers on smart city strategies and digital master‑plans.Demonstrated leadership delivering large‑scale digital platforms, municipal systems, urban data ecosystems, or integrated smart city solutions.Hands‑on experience with smart city operating systems, municipal platforms, or district‑level digital infrastructure.Strong knowledge of international smart city and municipal frameworks, with the ability to localize for regional contexts.Technical & Domain ExpertiseSmart city strategy and digital master‑planningUrban data ecosystems and interoperability frameworksMunicipal service platforms and operating modelsReal estate and housing digital transformationIoT, digital twins, AI, geospatial technologiesGovernance design and program delivery oversightData strategy, performance management, and KPI frameworksCore CompetenciesStrong executive communication and stakeholder management skillsStrategic thinker with analytical and solution‑oriented mindsetAbility to manage ambiguity and complex, multi‑stakeholder environmentsProven leadership presence with mentoring capabilityCommercial acumen and business development orientationAbility to