Managing Consultant – Software Engineering

Overview

In this role you shape and launch new service propositions while steering strategic growth. You work within our management team to guide complex client challenges, collaborating with cross-functional experts to deliver high-impact solutions. You’ll build trusted client relationships, steer business development, and mentor peers to thrive in a supportive, values-driven environment. This opportunity appeals to leaders who shape Defence & Security initiatives and influence outcomes across sectors at scale.

Pay / Benefits

• Private healthcare for you and family
• 25 days annual leave plus half day on Christmas Eve
• Generous pension scheme
• Annual performance-based bonus
• PA share ownership
• Hybrid working

Responsibilities

• Shape and launch new service propositions and drive strategic growth
• Lead business development, build trusted client relationships and own outcomes
• Advise FTSE 100 clients through complex challenges with clarity and creativity
• Coach and mentor team members, fostering knowledge sharing and growth
• Contribute to a culture of inclusion, values, and high performance

Key requirements

• Proven experience leading architecture and development teams delivering end-to-end solutions for complex client challenges
• Strong understanding of the defence sector with experience across banking, insurance, payments, or wealth management
• Ability to shape and communicate architectural strategies across application, business, and integration domains
• Skilled at building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and translating technical insight into business value
• Track record of business development including pre-sales, proposal development, and client engagement
• Familiarity with architecture frameworks and modelling tools (e.g. UML, ArchiMate)
• Established network of senior stakeholders within the specialist sector to support partnerships

• Stakeholder management
• Coaching and mentoring
• Strategic thinking
• Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, IBM, Oracle, Salesforce
• Architecture & delivery: Microservices, cloud/on-premise models, agile delivery, digital transformation
• Tools & frameworks: IoT, UML, ArchiMate

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