Director – Aerospace & Defence Sector (Northwest UK)

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Manchester seeks a Director to lead transformation programmes in the Aerospace and Defence sector. Key responsibilities include building client relationships, leading cross-functional teams, and driving business development initiatives. Candidates must have a proven track record in transformation projects, expertise in procurement or supply chain, and the ability to maintain UK security clearance. This full-time role offers flexibility and various benefits.

Benefits

Private medical cover

24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP

Six volunteering days a year

Qualifications

• Proven track record in transformation programmes in engineering or capital projects.
• Experience with IT/digital transformation.
• Deep knowledge of procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale transformation programmes across Aerospace and Defence.
• Develop senior client relationships acting as a trusted advisor.
• Drive business development initiatives including proposals and client pitches.

Skills

Delivery of complex transformation programmes

Stakeholder management

Business development

Procurement

Supply Chain

Engineering

Operations

Job description

About the role

PwC is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director to lead the origination and delivery of complex transformation programmes within the UK Aerospace and Defence sector. This role is pivotal in driving strategic growth and operational excellence across engineering, industrial and capital-intensive projects.

You will be responsible for building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders shaping and delivering transformation programmes and leading multidisciplinary teams to solve some of the sector’s most complex challenges. You will play a key role in growing PwC’s pipeline and team in the north west.

What your days will look like

• Originate and lead large‑scale transformation programmes across Aerospace and Defence clients.
• Develop and maintain senior client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on strategic and operational matters.
• Lead cross‑functional teams to deliver outcomes in areas such as procurement, supply chain, project controls, manufacturing, engineering and operations.
• Drive business development initiatives including proposal development, client pitches and thought leadership.
• Ensure compliance with security protocols and maintain active security clearance.
• Collaborate with PwC’s wider network to bring innovative solutions and capabilities to clients.

This role is for you if

• You have a proven track record of delivering complex transformation programmes in engineering, industrial or capital project environments.
• Deep expertise in one of the following domains with a strong understanding of the others: Procurement, Supply Chain, Project Controls, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations.
• Experience with IT / digital transformation.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience in business development.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working within or alongside UK Defence organisations or major Aerospace OEMs / Tier 1 suppliers.
• Active UK security clearance (or ability to obtain one – SC minimum, DV preferred).

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 with a working week split between office, home and client sites; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Required Experience: Director

Government Clearance Required: Yes