Managing Consultant - Software Engineering

Managing Consultant - Software Engineering

Full-time.

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future.

As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity.

Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results.

We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport.

Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands.

Join a team where you're trusted to shape your own path, manage your time, and influence real change for our clients and communities.

Grow a flexible and unique career within a trust-based, inclusive environment that values excellence, innovation, and curiosity.

Be part of a team actively shaping Defence & Security and tackling issues that impact our everyday lives.

Join other experts within our supportive and collaborative community through knowledge‑sharing and peer‑level support, coaching and mentoring.

Be part of our management team, helping shape and launch new service propositions while driving strategic business growth.

Lead business development initiatives — building trusted client relationships, owning outcomes, and delivering innovative, high‑impact solutions.

Collaborate with FTSE 100 clients as a respected advisor, guiding them through complex challenges with clarity and creativity.

Support your team’s growth through coaching, knowledge‑sharing, and creating opportunities for them to thrive.

Even if you don’t meet every requirement below, feel free to still apply as we are often hiring for similar roles which your background might be better suited to.

Proven experience leading architecture and development teams, delivering impactful, end‑to‑end solutions for complex client challenges.

Strong understanding of the defence sector, with experience across areas such as banking, insurance, payments, or wealth management.

Demonstrated ability to shape and communicate architectural strategies across multiple domains (application, business, integration).

Skilled at building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, translating technical insight into business value.

Track record of contributing to business development, including pre‑sales, proposal development, and client engagement.

Familiarity with architecture frameworks and modelling tools (e.g. UML, Archi Mate), with awareness of emerging trends and technologies.

An established network of senior stakeholders within your specialist sector, with a proven ability to nurture and expand relationships that support business development and long‑term client partnerships.

• Cloud & Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, IBM, Oracle, Salesforce
• Architecture & Delivery:
  Microservices, packaged solutions, cloud/on‑premise models, agile delivery, digital transformation
• Tools & Frameworks:
  IoT, cloud‑native architectures, UML, Archi Mate

Please note that the interview stages may be subject to change based on the specific requirements of the role.

Introductory Call with one of our senior Talent Acquisition partners to explore your background, the opportunity and PA.

Round 1: 3x competency interviews, allowing you to meet different members of PA.

Final Round:
Business plan presentation with PA leaders – you will be given guidance and time to prepare in advance.

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