Operating Model Consultant – Defence & Security / Public Sector / Health

Company: PA Consulting
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will help shape strategies, operating structures, and solutions for public sector and defence clients. You’ll work with cross-disciplinary teams to address complex societal challenges and deliver coherent programmes from strategy to design. You will present insights to stakeholders up to C-suite level, applying both analytical rigor and creative problem-solving. You’ll gain exposure to experts in public and private sector transformation and contribute to meaningful societal impact.

Pay / Benefits

  • Private healthcare
  • 25 days annual leave (plus half-day on Christmas Eve)
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Annual performance-based bonus
  • PA share ownership
  • Cycle to work benefits

Responsibilities

  • Design strategies and operating structures for clients
  • Lead business analysis and organisational design efforts
  • Define programmes and ensure design coherence across initiatives
  • Collaborate with cross-functional and client teams in blended delivery
  • Communicate recommendations clearly to stakeholders, including senior leaders

Key requirements

  • 2+ years of experience shaping business strategy and organisational design
  • Experience analyzing customer/value propositions and how technology can improve effectiveness
  • Experience in or with digital operating models; data-driven problem solving
  • Experience delivering for defence, health, or public sector organisations
  • Strong communication (verbal and written)
  • Collaborative and client-facing mindset
  • Analytical thinking with creative problem-solving
  • Design thinking mindset and approaches
  • Data-driven analysis
  • Understanding of digital operating models

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Posted: October 1st, 2026