Strategy Consultant - Defence Industry Job at PA Consulting (London)

Strategy Consultant - Defence Industry

Operating at the leading edge of consulting, market leaders in developing action...

Location

United Kingdom , London; Bristol; Manchester

Salary:

Not provided

PA Consulting

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least three years of relevant professional experience in either a consulting role or in industry
Natural problem-solvers and constantly curious
Strong foundation in consulting skills combined with deep knowledge of the defence sector
Defence industry expertise
Experience working in the defence industry, either with a top-tier consultancy or for a Tier 1 Defence Company, or as a component supplier to larger defence companies
Understanding of topical issues affecting UK and/or European defence supply chains, with emphasis on overcoming barriers to scaling innovation
Ability to apply knowledge of defence supply chain issues when working with MOD and Government clients
Proactivity and strategic thinking, demonstrating experience in logic structure, issue tree analysis, and innovation across complex industry challenges
Experience of hypothesis-led analytical strategy work and creative problem solving in defence industry or supply chain contexts
Strong commercial awareness, including understanding procurement and regulatory landscapes and leveraging private finance to enable scaling in defence production

Job Responsibility

Lead in the development and execution of the latest strategic thinking
Work with CX-level clients across many sectors to develop and implement strategies to create value and transform their organisations
Bring energy, direction and expertise to help clients solve their most pressing strategic challenges
Partner alongside clients to deliver real and long-lasting value
Work on-site at client locations
Regular travel to various client sites

What we offer

Private healthcare
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)
Personal and career development opportunities, support, training and coaching

Fulltime

Strategy Consultant - Defence Industry

Operating at the leading edge of consulting, we are market leaders in developing...

Location

United Kingdom , London; Bristol; Manchester

Salary:

Not provided

PA Consulting

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least three years of relevant professional experience in either a consulting role or in industry
Experience working in the defence industry, either with a top-tier consultancy or for a Tier 1 Defence Company, or as a component supplier to larger defence companies
Understanding of topical issues affecting UK and/or European defence supply chains, with emphasis on overcoming barriers to scaling innovation
Ability to apply knowledge of defence supply chain issues when working with MOD and Government clients
Proactivity and strategic thinking, demonstrating experience in logic structure, issue tree analysis, and innovation across complex industry challenges
Experience of hypothesis-led analytical strategy work and creative problem solving in defence industry or supply chain contexts
Strong commercial awareness, including understanding procurement and regulatory landscapes and leveraging private finance to enable scaling in defence production
Analytically minded with demonstrated competency across different analytical frameworks, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Client-oriented, able to develop strong relationships and understand client challenges, with opportunities to present recommendations to senior leaders
Ability to simplify complexity, drawn from experience in consulting or commercial roles within industry

Job Responsibility

Lead in the development and execution of the latest strategic thinking
Work with CX-level clients across many sectors to develop and implement strategies to create value and transform their organisations
Work together with our clients to bring energy, direction and expertise to help them solve their most pressing strategic challenges

What we offer

Private healthcare
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)
Personal and career development opportunities, support, training and coaching

Fulltime

Sap principal functional and solution consultant - manufacturing

We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Consultant with specialiSed expertise ...

Location

Saudi Arabia , Riyadh

Salary:

Not provided

IBM Deutschland GmbH

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
[12-15]+ years of progressive experience in SAP consulting and implementation, with a dedicated focus on Manufacturing solutions
[5-7]+ years in a lead architect or solution architect role specializing in SAP Manufacturing
Proven experience leading multiple full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing implementations and/or SAP Digital Manufacturing Suite deployments
Extensive experience with various SAP Manufacturing solutions, including: SAP S/4HANA: Production Planning (PP), Plant Maintenance (PM), Quality Management (QM), Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
SAP Digital Manufacturing (DM) / Manufacturing Execution (ME) / Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence (MII): Deep expertise in one or more of these is crucial
Related areas: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS), Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), Process Orchestration (PO/PI)
Strong understanding of S/4HANA architecture and its impact on manufacturing processes
Deep functional and technical understanding of SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing modules
Proficiency in SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud (DMC), SAP ME, and/or SAP MII configuration and implementation

Job Responsibility

Analyse defence manufacturing requirements, compliance needs, and operational workflows
Configure and deploy SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing and Supply Chain modules (PP, PP/DS, MM, EWM, QM, PS)
Support Engineer-to-Order (ETO), complex BOM management, variant configuration, and serial number management
Design solutions for shop floor integration, work order management, and manufacturing execution
Integrate SAP with CAD/PLM systems and defense-specific logistics/maintenance applications
Design and configure Materials Requirement Planning and its integration with Procurement and Inventory Management
Ensure solutions meet defence industry compliance (ITAR, EAR, NATO codification, export control, cybersecurity frameworks)
Implement strong traceability, auditability, and data security controls within SAP
Support configuration management, restricted data handling, and quality assurance processes
Conduct workshops and requirement-gathering sessions with defence manufacturing stakeholders

Fulltime

Business Development Manager, UXV Campaign Lead

Sagentia Defence provides science and technology consultancy expertise to help s...

Location

United Kingdom , Bristol

Salary:

Not provided

Osprey CSL

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Demonstrable experience in a business development role (ie business development / sales / capability deployment) in UK Defence Consulting – preferably in the UxV area
Confident and credible presenting to and influencing senior leadership in Sagentia Defence's customers
Understands Sagentia Defence's capability offering, UK Defence consulting landscape with a deep understanding of Sagentia Defence's customers and their pain points
Strategic thinker, proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive business development plans
Experience coordinating resource in a matrix structure, including senior technical staff
Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
Strategy development and deployment with respect to long term performance in a UK defence consultancy context
Bidding for UK defence consultancy projects into frameworks, consulting consortia and/or industry clients
Commercial (Contract Law) acumen, good commercial acumen to understand company drivers and secure profitable work packages
Degree qualified or calibre, ideally in a related discipline

Job Responsibility

Lead the development and execution of strategic business development in our to secure new projects for our core capability/consulting teams
Represent Sagentia Defence in the market and be the principal point of contact for all client enquiries/issues, establishing productive strong relationships with key stakeholders
Secure enduring commercial relationships with target customers that deliver revenue and growth opportunities to the business
Develop compelling proposals, presentations, and bid submissions that address client needs and showcase our capabilities

What we offer

Company Profit Share Scheme
Generous Holiday Allowance with the ability to buy and sell holiday
Employee Assistance Programme
24 Hour access to GP and Mental Health support along with access to hundreds of high street discounts
private healthcare provided by Bupa

Fulltime

Solution architect

This Associate is an experienced bid professional developing, authoring, and cos...

Location

United Kingdom , Guisborough

Salary:

Not provided

Bid Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

experienced bid professional
developing, authoring, and costing applications solutions
strong track record of producing winning deliverable propositions
core bid team member and lead applications Solution Manager on successful must-win UK and global bids
success rate greater than one win per year over the last six years
responsible for 50% of marks on highest scoring written answers
delivered compelling commercial models
designed key themes for communicating complex global proposition
delivered first UK ISA S88-compliant batch process control system
experienced IT professional with over 30 years' industry knowledge

Principal/Managing Consultant - Business Growth

We are seeking an ambitious Principal or Managing Consultant to join the senior ...

Location

United Kingdom , Guildford; London; Swindon; Cheltenham

Salary:

Not provided

Actica Consulting

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong understanding of the UK defence sector and the Ministry of Defence
Background in digital programmes, whether through consulting, programme delivery, or transformation leadership
High intellectual agility with a proactive, growth-oriented mindset
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels
Must be eligible and willing to obtain UK Government Security Clearance
Strong interest in digital technologies and their application to UK defence and national security
Ability to engage credibly with senior clients and internal stakeholders
A collaborative approach with the confidence to lead others and hold them to account
Curiosity, adaptability and a willingness to take on new strategic challenges

Job Responsibility

Conduct structured market and account analysis to identify growth opportunities across the UK defence sector
Work with Defence Sector Directors to shape Business Development strategy and convert it into clear, measurable plans (e.g. pipeline, order intake, revenue targets)
Drive pre-positioning activities and hold yourself and others to account for agreed actions
Engage confidently with new and prospective clients, leveraging Actica’s established reputation and supported by our Subject Matter Experts
Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the defence ecosystem, including partner organisations
Represent Actica at selected industry events, forums and briefings, and support thought-leadership or marketing activity where appropriate (e.g. speaking slots, articles, LinkedIn content)
Act as the central point for identifying, qualifying and prioritising new opportunities in line with sector strategy
Lead the end-to-end pursuit process in new areas, from shaping propositions and win strategies through to coordinating inputs, writing key sections and presenting to clients
Ensure bids are commercially robust, compelling and aligned to Actica’s capabilities and values

What we offer

25 days of paid leave per annum plus 8 UK bank holidays
Discretionary, Performance-Based Bonus Scheme
Enrolment in Stakeholder Pension Scheme
Cycle To Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme
Private Medical Insurance

Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer role at Sagentia Defence, providing science and technolo...

Location

United Kingdom , Bristol

Salary:

Not provided

Osprey CSL

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience of requirements management within the UK MOD (Frontline Commands or Delivery Agents)
Knowledge of the UK acquisition framework (e.g. Business Cases, URD, SRD, CONEMP/CONUSE, ITEAP, etc.)
Comprehension of Defence Lines of Development
Knowledge of operational environments, including understanding the challenges and impacts of geography, climate, media and information, population, urbanisation or cyber
Experience of DOORS/Dimensions RM software to support requirements management
Understanding of modern SE approaches like MBSE
Candidates must have an existing right to live and work in the UK
Candidates will need to undergo an internal BPSS check prior to gaining site access
Candidates will also need to either hold a current SC clearance or be willing and eligible to undergo a Security Clearance check (SC level) upon starting their employment with the company
To gain SC clearance you will normally need at least 5 years’ UK residency

Job Responsibility

Lead the development and refinement of system architectures for defence projects
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system designs meet the unique requirements of the UK MoD
Utilise MBSE methodologies and tools to create models, simulations, and documentation
Identify and consult stakeholders to capture User needs and define requirements, measures of effectiveness, and performance
Capture evidence to support procurement activities
Develop, analyse and manage user and system-level requirements for MOD projects
Conduct thorough requirements analysis and traceability
Develop and manage requirements documentation throughout the project lifecycle
Collaborate closely with UK MoD stakeholders
Present technical information and project updates to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

What we offer

private medical
company profit share scheme
EAP

Fulltime

Solution architect

An accomplished, versatile and diligent Enterprise Architect who specialises in ...

Location

United Kingdom , Harpenden

Salary:

Not provided

Bid Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelors Degree
HND
ITIL
Management of Risk
Other - Professional
Other - Technical
Prince 2
27 years of experience spanning multiple disciplines
significant contributions to bid development and authoring in the Defence and Public sectors with UK Government purchase lifecycle experience
experience across Aerospace, Banking, Insurance and Telecoms

Job Responsibility

Business Transformation SME to the Transformation Lead for the NSI bid of £1.4bn, designing a transformation programme
Chief Architect on a UK / US project to provide worldwide internet hosting facilities for client base worth $500m, conceptualised the co-location service from concept to delivery
Defence Industry large bid support - engaged to provide bid support consultancy for a military aircraft support programme, constructed the solution qualification and certification plan

Strategy Consultant - Defence Industry

PA Consulting

Location:
United Kingdom , London ▼
Bristol
Manchester

Category:
Consulting

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
January 10, 2026

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