Managing Consultant

Description:

PA Consulting is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Managing Consultant to join its Public Sector Architecture practice. In this senior-level role, you will provide strategic architectural leadership across key government transformation projects. This position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to public service delivery while developing cutting-edge, scalable, and resilient IT architectures.

You will operate at the intersection of technology and governance, collaborating with high-level stakeholders and delivery teams to define solutions that improve government operations and citizen experiences. As a senior member of the team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping technology direction and mentoring cross-functional teams while navigating complex digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead architecture and development teams within large-scale public sector engagements.

• Design and deliver innovative business and technology solutions with strategic value.

• Engage with stakeholders across government departments to understand needs and deliver impactful IT strategies.

• Provide technical leadership across architecture domains (application, integration, business).

• Guide architectural direction and decision-making using best-in-class methodologies and frameworks.

• Drive architecture roadmaps, solution option assessments, product selections, and implementation strategies.

• Support consultancy growth through business development and thought leadership.

• Mentor and develop junior team members and foster a culture of continuous learning.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience in a leadership role within consultancy or systems integration.

• Deep expertise across multiple architecture domains; specialization in at least one (e.g., application, business, integration).

• Strong public sector and central government experience.

• Proficiency in architecture tools and frameworks (e.g., UML, ArchiMate).

• Familiarity with both traditional and emerging technologies such as:

  • Microservices and packaged software solutions

  • On-premise vs. cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP)

  • Digital transformation frameworks and agile delivery models

  • Technologies from vendors like IBM, Oracle, Salesforce, AWS

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technology into business value.

Desired Attributes:

• Strategic mindset with the ability to influence senior government stakeholders.

• Commitment to delivering citizen-centric solutions.

• Collaborative, inclusive, and purpose-driven leadership style.

• Exposure to Internet of Things (IoT) and broader digital enablement.

Benefits:

• Private healthcare for you and your family.

• 25 days of annual leave (plus half-day on Christmas Eve) with an option to buy up to 5 additional days.

• Generous pension scheme and annual performance-based bonus.

• PA share ownership opportunities.

• Tax-efficient perks including cycle-to-work and Give-As-You-Earn schemes.

• Community engagement and volunteering initiatives.

• Inclusive, diverse workplace culture promoting equality and individual growth.

• Flexibility to manage your work-life balance autonomously.

About PA Consulting:

PA Consulting is a global innovation and transformation consultancy with over 4,000 experts across strategy, technology, science, and engineering. With a purpose to bring ingenuity to life, PA works across sectors to tackle complex problems and deliver real-world solutions. The company prides itself on fostering inclusive environments, diverse teams, and meaningful client impact.