Defence Consulting Transformation Senior Manager

PWC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Greater London seeks a Senior Manager to lead technology-enabled transformation programmes for public and private sector defence clients. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing transformation initiatives, operating model design, and stakeholder engagement in complex environments. This role offers a flexible working environment and a comprehensive benefits package, supporting personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Flexible working week

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience leading transformation programmes in the Private and Public Sectors around Defence.
• Understanding of transformation opportunities in the Defence sector.
• Successful track record of delivery leadership in Government and Defence sectors.

Responsibilities

• Managing the design and delivery of technology-enabled transformation programmes.
• Contributing to the development of the multi-specialism Enterprise Transformation team.
• Owning senior stakeholder relationships to support delivery.

Skills

Leadership in transformation programmes

Stakeholder management

Understanding of Defence sector factors

Digital and cloud technology articulation

Operating model design

Job description

About the Role

We are building one of the most innovative and exciting capabilities in the consulting industry. Taking the very best of our market‑leading approaches relating to operating model design, change management, programme and project management and transformation implementation, we have established a Government and Health Industries Enterprise Transformation practice to deliver human‑led, tech‑powered success for our clients. The UK Defence sector is undergoing once‑in‑a‑generation reform — from increased government spending to transformation and devolution to major capital investment, digitalisation, data‑led decision making and workforce change. We help our clients navigate this complexity, design better operating models, and deliver transformation that improves outcomes for passengers, freight, places and the economy. We are a highly motivated, capable, collaborative, diverse and caring team. We have grown significantly in recent years and have welcomed a wealth of talented individuals to the organisation. However, we have bold ambitions and see an even greater opportunity in the market. We are looking for more brilliant people to join our brilliant team. As a Senior Manager you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, leading projects to help our clients solve complex business issues and deliver enterprise‑wide transformation.

What your days will look like

• Managing the design and delivery of iconic, technology‑enabled transformation programmes for some of the largest public and private sector defence clients in the UK.
• Contributing to the development of the market for large‑scale transformation delivery – identifying and researching opportunities to work with new / existing clients and helping to bring new offers to the market.
• Helping to grow our multi‑specialism Enterprise Transformation team, developing the tools and techniques that will help our clients transform their ways of working and secure better outcomes for the people and places they serve.
• Leading on the management of engagement economics, risk and issue management, performance, project and programme management.
• Owning senior stakeholder relationships to support the delivery of engagements and build your own networks in the market.

This role is for you if

• You have experience of scoping and leading transformation programmes in the Private and Public Sectors around Defence.
• You have experience of operating model design and implementation / transformation programme management / transformation communications and engagement / change and adoption management.
• You have experience of interpreting clients’ strategic, operational and external drivers for change, gaining respect, building trust and inspiring stakeholders and ability to forecast costs and manage to programme timelines and budget.
• You understand transformation opportunities in the Defence sector and what are the general factors to be considered while designing and implementing complex transformation programmes.
• You have experience in developing requirements across process, people, organisation, technology and information.
• You can articulate the business benefits of adopting digital and cloud technologies as part of wider transformations.
• Successful track record of delivery leadership in Government and Defence sectors as a consultant or working directly in the sector.

What you’ll receive from us

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.