Project, Programme, Portfolio Manager – Consultant Analyst (Defence & Government)
Do you enjoy working on complex and challenging projects, programmes and portfolios, delivering real and meaningful value?
Our Delivery Team is PA’s Centre of Excellence for all project, programme and portfolio capability. We support and lead delivery across the most critical projects, programmes and portfolios, building long‑standing partnerships and providing advisory services and delivery excellence to client teams.
Our team covers a full spectrum of delivery expertise from business transformations to infrastructure and engineering projects, and IT‑driven change. Opportunities span Defence & Security, Health, Transport, Financial Services, Consumer, Energy & Utilities, and Public Services.
Some example assignments:
- Establishing a brand‑new business unit for the Financial Ombudsman Service to manage millions of PPI mis‑selling claims
- Helping a global pharmaceutical company double its production volume of medical devices
- Partnering with the National Crime Agency, supporting strategic transformation to combat serious and organised crime
- Transforming Ariad Pharmaceuticals technology platforms and services to accelerate lung cancer drug research and treatments
- Managing key transformation programmes in the NHS to improve patient care and sustainability
Responsibilities
Delivery consultants are expected to work hands‑on with clients, bringing energy, direction and expertise. They facilitate workshops, provide detailed project planning and help manage complex senior stakeholders, partnering to deliver real and long‑lasting value.
Location
Flexible working – hybrid, with at least two days per week on client site or office. Current office locations for Delivery include London, Bristol and Cheltenham.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience of delivery in project and programme environments, with understanding of delivery/change methodologies, processes, techniques and common challenges
- Track record of realising business benefits and outcomes
- Demonstrated leadership skills in large and diverse project teams
- Ability to work across multiple levels of an organisation
The ideal candidate will also have experience working in one of the following sectors: Defence and Security, Energy & Utilities, Transport, Public Services.
Benefits
- Health and lifestyle perks accompanying 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)
EEO Commitment
We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on abilities and contributions, without reference to age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status or any other human difference.
Adjustments or accommodations – if you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.
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