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 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.
Firm
PA Consulting
Location
Bristol, United Kingdom
Functional Areas
* Cyber Security
* Software
* Public Safety
Benefits
* Competitive
Why consider joining our Defence & Security community as an Architecture 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.
* Be part of a team actively shaping Defence & Security and tackling issues that impact our everyday lives.
* 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 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.
* Be part of an environment that deeply cares about its values.
Qualifications
Essential requirements (not all mandatory):
* 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 the financial services sector, with a proven ability to nurture and expand relationships that support business development and long-term client partnerships.
Our Tech Stack
While we advocate for using the right tech for the right task, you can expect to work with the following technologies to ensure scalable, high-performance applications:
* 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
Assessment Process
* Introductory call with a senior Talent Acquisition partner to explore your background, the opportunity and PA.
* Round 1: 3 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.
Benefits (Detailed)
* Health and lifestyle perks, including 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).
Diversity & Equality
We are committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to any protected characteristic. We welcome applications from under‑represented groups.
Hybrid Working
We expect you to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. The exact time may vary by role, including up to 5 days per week on client site.
Adjustments or Accommodations
If you need any adjustments or accommodations during recruitment or interview, please contact us at recruitmentenquiries@paconsulting.com.
Job Information
Firm: PA Consulting
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
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