Managing Consultant - Transport - Data Science

PA Consulting; London; Hybrid; 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

A leading consulting firm in London seeks a Managing Consultant - Transport - Data Science. The role involves shaping new data science propositions, leading business development initiatives, and helping clients navigate the evolving data landscape. Ideal candidates will have 8-10+ years in digital consulting, strong leadership skills, and a solid network within the Transport industry. Competitive benefits and a hybrid working model offered.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in digital consulting or transformation, ideally within the Transport.
• Proven ability to build and grow long-term client partnerships.
• Experience managing teams and delivering complex programmes.
• Strong understanding of the Transport and related technologies.
• Excellent communication skills to influence at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Shape and launch new data science propositions while driving strategic business growth.
• Lead business development initiatives and build client relationships.
• Help clients identify key requirements and challenges in the data landscape.
• Support team growth through coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to thought leadership positioning PA at the forefront of transport innovation.

Skills

Digital consulting

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Job description

Overview

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Why consider joining our Transport community as a Data Science Managing Consultant?

• Join a team where you're trusted to shape your own path, manage your time, and influence real change for our clients and communities.
• Grow a flexible and unique career within a trust-based, inclusive environment that values excellence, innovation, and curiosity.
• Play a key role in delivering trusted digital and data-driven solutions that transform the future of transport and mobility.
• Join other experts within our supportive and collaborative community through knowledge-sharing and peer-level support, coaching and mentoring

What You Can Expect

• Be part of our management team, helping shape and launch new data science propositions while driving strategic business growth.
• Lead business development initiatives — building trusted client relationships, owning outcomes, and delivering innovative, high-impact solutions.
• Help clients structure their thinking to identify key requirements, challenges, and opportunities in a rapidly evolving data landscape.
• Support your team’s growth through coaching, knowledge-sharing, and creating opportunities for them to thrive.
• Be part of an environment that deeply cares about its values - Values | PA Consulting
• Contribute to thought leadership and market offerings that position PA at the forefront of digital innovation in energy.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in digital consulting, strategy, or transformation, ideally within the Transport.
• An established network of senior stakeholders in the Transport industry, with a proven ability to build and grow long-term client partnerships.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and delivering complex, high-value programmes.
• Commercial acumen with a track record of developing and selling consulting propositions.
• Deep understanding of the Transport and related technologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.

Additional Information

Assessment process

Please note that the interview stages may be subject to change based on the specific requirements of the role.

• Introductory Call with one of our senior Talent Acquisition partners to explore your background, the opportunity and PA.
• Round 1: 3x competency interviews, allowing you to meet different members of PA.
• Final Round: Business plan presentation with PA leaders – you will be given guidance and time to prepare in advance.

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.

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)

Life at PA

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