Delivery Manager (Public Sector & Defense)

Pa Consulting; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Community involvement

Annual bonus

PA share ownership

Cycle to work

Job summary

PA Consulting in the United Kingdom is seeking a junior to mid-level Delivery Manager with public sector or defence experience. You will join the Major Programme Services team, delivering complex products and services in a client-facing capacity on long-term assignments.

Hybrid work with on-site presence 2 days a week; you will form cross-functional teams, drive delivery excellence, and develop your delivery expertise through training and qualifications.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in agile delivery consulting or related roles.
• Experience working with public sector clients; defence experience considered.
• Experience estimating, scoping and delivering products, services and outcomes.
• Experience in technical/engineering projects using Agile methods.
• Desirable: project management certifications (PMQ, Prince2).
• Analytical mindset with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support clients to deliver complex products and services.
• Set up high-performing cross-functional teams and enable problem solving.
• Lead planning, execution and continuous improvement in delivery.
• Provide metrics and insights to clients and stakeholders on delivery.
• Maintain client-facing delivery leadership and collaboration.

Skills

Agile delivery

Public sector experience

Defence experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

PMQ/Prince2 certification

Job description

PA Consulting in the United Kingdom is seeking a junior to mid-level Delivery Manager with public sector or defence experience. You will join the Major Programme Services team, delivering complex products and services in a client-facing capacity on long-term assignments.

Hybrid work with on-site presence 2 days a week; you will form cross-functional teams, drive delivery excellence, and develop your delivery expertise through training and qualifications.