PM/PMO Specialist – Defence & Security – Consultant
PA Consulting invites you to join as a PM/PMO Specialist – Defence & Security – Consultant. This full‑time, hybrid role is based in Bristol.
Company Description
We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. We bring deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands.
Job Description
Our Major Programme Services team is looking for exceptional PMO Specialists. As part of PA’s Delivery stream, PA’s Centre of Excellence for all project, programme, and portfolio capability, MPS works across Defence, major projects & infrastructure, transport, energy and utilities and the public sector. Most clients are within daily commuting range from home. We are now expanding across the UK.
As a Project Manager/PMO specialist, you will play a pivotal role in guiding and executing complex projects and programmes, using your expertise in planning & scheduling, risk, benefits, managing budgets etc. You use your analytical skills to create insightful reports to guide decision making and create extra value for our clients. You’ll engage with people, gather information and make sense of complicated situations. A strong PMO can be a force multiplier by tailoring the key P3M processes to suit a specific task, and you will do this to help deliver more successful outcomes.
Location
Hybrid working – office or on client site minimum 2 days per week; up to 5 days client site. Client locations include: Bristol, Andover, Portsmouth, Cardiff, Swindon, Cheltenham.
You Will Have the Opportunity To
* Collaborate with cross‑functional project teams to ensure successful delivery from initiation to closure.
* Develop and execute project plans, defining scope, goals, deliverables, resources, and timelines, while ensuring alignment with client objectives.
* Apply a variety of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall etc.) as appropriate to different project contexts.
* Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing mitigation strategies for success.
* Foster long‑term client relationships through regular communication, managing expectations, and providing transparent status updates.
* Monitor project budgets and resource allocation for efficient utilisation and financial targets.
* Implement effective change management strategies to facilitate smooth transitions and adoption of new solutions.
* Undertake stakeholder engagement activities, facilitating collaboration and communication among all participants.
* Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering professional growth.
Qualifications
* Sole British nationality is a must, as this role involves working with secure clients.
* Experience in project management consulting/PMO or related roles, with a successful track record of delivering complex projects on time and within scope.
* Strong expertise in applying various project management methodologies and tools across diverse contexts.
* Proven ability to work with cross‑functional teams, motivating members to achieve project goals.
* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree or certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, etc.) highly desirable.
* Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, presenting complex information clearly.
* Analytical mindset with ability to identify and solve problems, make informed decisions and manage risks effectively.
* Strong interpersonal skills enabling successful collaboration with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
Benefits
* Health and lifestyle perks including private healthcare.
* 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with 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).
Adjustments or Accommodations
Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, whether at application or interview, please contact us at recruitmentenquiries@paconsulting.com.
Equal Opportunity 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 distinguishing factor. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.
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