Project Delivery Consultant – Public Sector Transformation

Overview

In this Delivery role at PA, you help turn ambitious public sector plans into tangible outcomes. You will join cross-functional teams to bring structure, pace and practical problem-solving to complex programmes. The work spans policy, digital, operations and commercial interfaces, aiming to improve service delivery and impact for citizens. This role offers varied public sector assignments and opportunities to shape governance, delivery capability and benefits realization.

Pay / Benefits

• Health and lifestyle perks including private healthcare
• 25 days annual leave (+ 0.5 day Christmas Eve) with option to buy 5 days
• Generous pension scheme
• Community and charity involvement opportunities
• Annual performance-based bonus
• PA share ownership

Responsibilities

• Plan, support and coordinate complex projects from mobilisation to delivery
• Translate strategic priorities into clear plans, milestones, governance, dependencies and measurable outcomes
• Establish or strengthen programme management offices, reporting, assurance and decision-making
• Identify and manage risks, issues and dependencies, helping teams maintain momentum
• Facilitate workshops and produce concise, evidence-based materials for senior stakeholders
• Build trusted relationships across policy, operational, digital, commercial and corporate teams
• Use delivery data and insight to improve performance, benefits realisation and accountability
• Contribute to proposals, thought leadership and the growth of PA’s Northern Ireland and Ireland Government & Public Sector team

Key requirements

• Experience delivering projects or programmes in a consulting, public service or similarly complex environment
• Working knowledge of project and programme delivery approaches, tools and common challenges
• Track record of turning plans into tangible outcomes and benefits
• Strong planning, analysis, communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Confidence to work across organisational levels and diverse teams
• Adaptable, hands-on approach across different public service markets
• Experience of NI or ROI government, public bodies or health and social care is advantageous
• Relevant project, programme, Agile or change qualifications are welcome but not essential

• Strong communication
• Stakeholder management
• Collaborative teamwork
• Project and programme delivery approaches
• Agile or change management
• Risk, issue and dependency management

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