Operating Model Consultant, Digital - Public Sector & Defence

Company description

About us

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

An innovation and transformation consultancy, we are over 4000 specialists in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our people are strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers and technologists.

We operate globally from offices across the UK, US, Netherlands and Nordics.

PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life.

Job description

•  We are guided by our client work and needs; however, you have autonomy to manage your time and diary to suit your work/life balance.
• Flexible working - We operate in a hybrid working environment where we come into a client site or office, at least 2-3 days per week.
• This role will be aligned to our office in Cheltenham, candidates based in Bristol, London or Manchester will be considered

What is next in your career?

Our Operating Model team are looking for an exceptional Operating Model Consultant for Digital Organisations in the Public Sector and Defence. You will be at the forefront of shaping how businesses adapt to the digital age. Your role involves providing strategic guidance and operational expertise to organisations undergoing digital transformation.

Due to the nature of the work and restrictions imposed by the client, this role requires Sole British Nationality

You will have opportunity to work on:

Strategic Guidance:

• Collaborate with leadership to define and execute the organization’s digital strategy.
• Identify areas for improvement and alignment with digital goals.
• Develop action plans to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Operating Model Design:

• Analyse existing organizational structures and processes.
• Propose changes to optimize business processes for digital success.
• Consider agile methodologies, cross-functional teams, and customer-centric approaches.

Change Management:

• Facilitate cultural shifts necessary for digital adoption.
• Engage stakeholders and communicate changes effectively.
• Address resistance and promote a growth mindset.

Technology Integration:

• Work closely with IT teams to integrate digital tools and platforms.
• Ensure seamless adoption of cloud services, automation, and data analytics.

Continuous Improvement:

• Monitor the effectiveness of the digital operating model.
• Collect feedback, iterate, and adapt as needed.
• Stay informed about emerging digital trends

Qualifications

• You will possess a university degree in a relevant field.
• You will be able to demonstrate experience in planning and delivering organisation design solutions.
• Familiarity with digital transformation frameworks and methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work autonomously is essential
• Comfortable collaborating virtually and contributing to business development.

We know the skill-gap and ‘somewhat need to tick every box’ can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply – we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today by completing our online application

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Additional information

Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples’ working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work.

We believe diversity fuels ingenuity. Diversity of thought brings exciting perspectives; diversity of experience brings a wealth of knowledge, and diversity of skills brings the tools we need. When we bring people together with diverse backgrounds, identities, and minds, embracing that difference through an inclusive culture where our people thrive; we unleash the power of diversity – bringing ingenuity to life.

Find out more about Life at PA here.

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits:

• Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family
• 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)

We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their 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 other by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We are on a journey towards ensuring our workforce is diverse at all levels and that our firm is representative of the world around us. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.