Management Consulting Manager - Public Sector
Join to apply for the Management Consulting Manager - Public Sector role at Accenture UK & Ireland.
Role: Public Sector Industry Management Consulting Manager
Location: London, Manchester, Newcastle
Mobility: Up to 100%
Career Level: Manager
Due to the nature of client work, you will need to be willing to undergo a Security Clearance process, which requires at least 5 years residency in the UK.
Accenture is a leading global professional services company offering strategy and consulting, technology, and operations services, with digital capabilities across all these areas. We foster innovation and industry expertise to solve complex business challenges.
We value inclusion and diversity, supporting the whole person. Our core values include Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual, and Integrity. Accenture is recognized worldwide for both business performance and inclusion initiatives.
As Julie Sweet, our CEO, states, "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and communities. It is personal to all of us."
Team Overview
The Public Sector Strategy & Consulting team is involved in high-profile transformations across the UK government and healthcare sectors. You will work on innovative projects, leveraging latest technologies to deliver tangible outcomes that impact citizens. This environment is collaborative, challenging, and meaningful.
We promote a culture of shared success, diversity, and boundaryless opportunities to advance your career. At Accenture, you control your career trajectory.
Learning Opportunities
* Develop and deliver solutions to real-world problems, collaborating with clients.
* Maximize data usage to drive insights and tell compelling stories.
* Lead with a user-centric approach.
* Focus on delivering value for clients.
Responsibilities of a Public Sector Consulting Manager
* Work on projects serving the public sector, including government departments, NHS, and other healthcare organizations.
* Act as the primary contact for clients, advising and coaching senior stakeholders.
* Understand client businesses deeply and lead issue-based discussions.
* Build trust-based relationships.
* Identify and solve client issues through analysis and pragmatic problem-solving.
* Apply human-centered design to foster innovation.
* Manage complex work streams to deliver data-driven, value-centric outcomes.
* Lead teams to excellence.
* Manage and develop team members, fostering a positive work environment.
Key Skills and Experience
We value the right attitude: proactive contribution, logical problem-solving, client engagement, self and team development, and passion for innovation and technology. Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:
* Analytical problem solving and continuous improvement
* Strategic thinking and insights
* Operating models design and implementation
* Business case development and management
* Strategy and roadmap definition
* Supply chain transformation
* Data utilization in public sector consulting
* Technology-driven public service transformation
* Stakeholder influence and relationship management
* Public sector client experience
* Business development and growth identification
* Project and program management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP)
* Agile project delivery and leadership
* Change management and communication strategies
* Lifecycle project management and risk mitigation
Additional Advantages
* Deep understanding of government or healthcare landscapes
* Data science or architecture skills
* Leadership experience with senior stakeholders
* Agile methodologies and design thinking training
* Data visualization skills (Power BI, Qlik, etc.)
* Experience with cloud platforms or CRM systems
* Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
Benefits
Competitive salary, 30 days' vacation, private medical insurance, generous parental leave, and additional charitable leave days. Flexibility and mobility are essential, including onsite client work. Willingness to undergo Security Clearance, requiring 5 years UK residency, is necessary.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Strategy, Planning, and Consulting
* Industries: IT Services and Consulting
#J-18808-Ljbffr