Delivery Manager – Public Sector / Defence & Security – Consultant
Company Description
We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future.
We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. We have 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.
Benefits
* Competeive
* Functional areas: Cyber Security
* Industry: Public Safety
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom.
Job Description
Ready to take charge and steer projects towards success with your proven delivery expertise?
Our Major Programme Services (MPS) team is looking for exceptional Delivery Managers. As part of PA’s Delivery stream, PA’s Centre of Excellence for all project, programme, and portfolio capability, the MPS team works across the defence, major projects & infrastructure, transport, and public sector domains in client‑facing roles on long‑term assignments.
As a Delivery Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our clients to deliver some of the UK’s most complex products and services. Your expertise in delivery management will be crucial in supporting the successful achievement of outcomes for our clients. You’ll set the team up for success, support them in problem solving and planning and enable them to come up with their own insights within the complex constraints our clients face today. You’ll be fully client‑facing, harnessing the metrics coming from the team, both to help the team improve its own throughput and to inform clients and others about how the teams are delivering. You’ll be an experienced delivery practitioner, getting into the detail to make things happen at pace.
Location
Hybrid working – a minimum of 2 days per week in the office or on client site. Actual time spent and location vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on a client site. Client locations include:
* London
* Bristol
* Andover
* Portsmouth
* Cardiff
* Swindon
* Cheltenham
What You Will Have Opportunity To
* Play a role in the formation and running of high performing cross‑functional teams.
* Deliver products and projects using the appropriate methodology, learning and iterating frequently, sharing and re‑applying skills and knowledge, and bringing in best practice with a view to continuous performance improvement.
* Set the bar/example of what great Delivery Management looks like, ensuring quality and attention to detail is embedded throughout our work.
* Lead stakeholder engagement activities, facilitating collaboration and communication among all participants.
* Develop your own delivery expertise through on‑the‑job learning, training, and formal qualifications.
Qualifications
* Experience and knowledge of estimating, scoping and delivering products, services, and outcomes using a variety of delivery techniques and methods.
* Experience working in technical/engineering projects using Agile Delivery methods.
* Experience or certification in project management or project controls methodologies (PMQ, Prince2 etc.) desirable.
* Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and solve problems, and make informed decisions.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, able to present complex information to clients and stakeholders clearly.
* Strong interpersonal skills enabling successful collaboration with stakeholders across all levels.
Please note: We like to recruit lots of great people into this role, across all ranks. You will see this advertised year‑round and you will be individually reviewed by our recruiting team who will reach out to you dependent on your suitability at this time or in the future.
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Benefits and Culture (Life at PA)
* Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare.
* 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).
We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions without reference to 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 identity. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.
Adjustments or accommodations – If you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, please contact us at recruitmentenquiries@paconsulting.com.
Job Information
* Firm: PA Consulting
* Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
* Education: [none specified]
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Business Consulting and Services
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