Managing Consultant - Software Engineering

PA Consulting; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and lifestyle perks

25 days annual leave

Generous company pension scheme

Annual performance-based bonus

PA share ownership

Job summary

PA Consulting in Manchester seeks a talented individual to join our management team, leading business development and shaping new service propositions. You will collaborate closely with FTSE 100 clients, helping them navigate complex challenges.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in leading architecture teams and deep knowledge of the defence sector, coupled with strong business development skills. This role offers robust health perks, annual leave, and a generous pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading architecture and development teams delivering impactful solutions.
• Strong understanding of the defence sector and related industries.
• Demonstrated ability to shape architectural strategies.

Responsibilities

• Shape and launch new service propositions.
• Lead business development initiatives.
• Collaborate with FTSE 100 clients as a trusted advisor.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Business development

Stakeholder relationship management

Architectural strategy communication

Defence sector knowledge

Familiarity with architecture frameworks

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud Platform

IBM

Oracle

Salesforce

Job description

Responsibilities

• Be part of our management team, helping shape and launch new service propositions while driving strategic business growth.
• Lead business development initiatives – building trusted client relationships, owning outcomes, and delivering innovative, high‑impact solutions.
• Collaborate with FTSE 100 clients as a respected advisor, guiding them through complex challenges with clarity and creativity.
• Support your team’s growth through coaching, knowledge‑sharing, and creating opportunities for them to thrive.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading architecture and development teams, delivering impactful, end‑to‑end solutions for complex client challenges.
• Strong understanding of the defence sector, with experience across areas such as banking, insurance, payments, or wealth management.
• Demonstrated ability to shape and communicate architectural strategies across multiple domains (application, business, integration).
• Skilled at building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, translating technical insight into business value.
• Track record of contributing to business development, including pre‑sales, proposal development, and client engagement.
• Familiarity with architecture frameworks and modelling tools (e.g., UML, ArchiMate), with awareness of emerging trends and technologies.
• An established network of senior stakeholders within your specialist sector, with a proven ability to nurture and expand relationships that support business development and long‑term client partnerships.

Technical Proficiency

• Cloud & Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, IBM, Oracle, Salesforce
• Architecture & Delivery: Microservices, packaged solutions, cloud/on‑premise models, agile delivery, digital transformation
• Tools & Frameworks: IoT, cloud‑native architectures, UML, ArchiMate

Benefits

• Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days
• Generous company pension scheme
• Opportunity to get involved with community and charity‑based initiatives
• Annual performance‑based bonus
• PA share ownership
• Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)

EEO Statement

We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or any other by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

Hybrid Working

Our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on client site.

Adjustments or Accommodations

Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us on [email protected]