Nationalization Senior Manager; KSA Nationals

About Us

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region:
Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

Internal Firm Services (IFS) is the trusted foundation of PwC, delivering innovative managed services and operational capabilities that enable our clients’ evolving needs. A career in IFS offers diverse opportunities across Human Capital, Finance, Technology, Clients & Markets, Marketing & Communications, Risk & Quality, Partner Development, Office Management, and Managed Services. We don’t just support the business—we shape it, driving strategies and initiatives that power growth and transformation across PwC Middle East.

Human Capital at PwC Middle East is transforming how we deliver people services through Centers of Excellence, drives innovative workforce practices, and leverages seamless, tech-enabled solutions. We unify and standardize HC service delivery while remaining responsive to each Line of Service, fostering a culture rooted in agility, collaboration, integrity, and innovation. Our focus is on creating a future-ready workforce by aligning talent strategies with business goals, enhancing employee experience, and building stronger HC capabilities—ensuring trust, equity, and operational excellence across the organization.

As a Nationalization Senior Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Regional Nationalization Strategy
  • Lead the design and delivery of a robust nationalization strategy across all GCC countries with focus on UAE and Saudi Arabia at the forefront aligned with PwC’s talent agenda and local regulatory requirements.
  • Develop targeted recruitment and retention strategies to increase national hires while reducing attrition through engagement, development, and progression frameworks.
  • Collaborate with leadership and workforce planning teams to set ambitious but achievable nationalization goals, ensuring alignment with business priorities and capacity needs.
• STEP Program Management (Sustainable Talent Exchange Program)
  • Manage STEP in collaboration with nationalization sponsoring partners.
  • Create MOUs and complete Job-Based Risk (J ) and independence requirements.
  • Draft and manage secondee contracts.
  • Coordinate with external employers and stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of the program.
• GCC Regional Compliance & Ad-hoc Requests
  • Ensure compliance with Saudization and other country-specific mandates.
  • Address ad-hoc nationalization requests from other GCC countries (e.g., Oman).
• Stakeholder Management
  • Build strong consultative relationships with internal stakeholders, including business unit leaders, Talent Acquisition teams, and Human Capital Business Leads.
  • Serve as trusted advisor to leadership by providing market insights, benchmarking data, and strategic recommendations specific to GCC national talent.
  • Represent PwC in external forums, career fairs, and nationalization events, strengthening ties with government entities, academic institutions, and community organizations.
• Data-Driven Recruitment & Reporting
  • Leverage data analytics and recruitment technology to measure performance across nationalization initiatives.
  • Provide actionable, data-led insights to senior leadership to continuously improve offerings.
  • Maintain clear, accurate reporting on KPIs and ensure transparent communication with stakeholders.
• Compliance and Risk Management
  • Ensure full compliance with GCC labor regulations and nationalization policies, including mandated quotas and reporting requirements.
  • Deliver regular updates and…