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Role: Aerospace and Defence Management ConsultingManager Location: London, Manchester, Newcastle Mobility: Up to100% Career Level: Manager Accenture is a leading globalprofessional services company, providing a broad range of servicesin strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations,with digital capabilities across all of these services. With ourthought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industryexpertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology toeach business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity andsupporting the whole person. Our core values comprise ofStewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One GlobalNetwork, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year,Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performancebut for inclusion and diversity too. “Across the globe, one thingis universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeplyabout what we do and the impact we have with our clients and withthe communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all ofus.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO Our Team The Aerospace andDefence industry is being hit by disruption on multiple fronts. Atthe same time, it’s experiencing tremendous growth in all segments.To compete and win in this environment, companies are beginning tostrategically transform components of their business tosuccessfully address disruptive forces and capture new growth. Thecurrent context of change is driven by external events, powerfulmarket forces and emerging technologies. Accenture are at theforefront of this change, helping the world’s largest Aerospace andDefence companies achieve sustainable and profitable growth bytransforming their businesses to become more agile, innovative,operationally efficient, data-driven, and secure. We help ourclients deliver lasting impact by driving excellence from strategydevelopment through to implementation. At Accenture, our purpose isto deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. As weare experiencing unprecedented growth, we are looking forexceptional individuals to join our team of passionate Aerospaceand Defence consulting practitioners. As part of this team, youwill learn, grow, and advance in an innovative culture that thriveson shared success, diverse ways of thinking, and enablesboundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new andexciting ways. You will have an opportunity to make an impact onoperations, programmes and strategies that are crucial to the UK’sCommercial and Defence Aerospace industry. In our team, you willgain exposure to: - The most strategic challenges and opportunitiesthat occupy the minds of industry leaders - Cutting edge researchand thought leadership that is defining the future of the industry- Structured problem-solving techniques to enable our clients totransform their businesses - A global Aerospace and Defence networkof highly skilled, geographically and culturally diverse people - Aworld-class training curriculum that helps you continuously upskillyourself as the world changes - A culture that encouragesinnovation, collaboration, enterprise, and a lot of fun! As anAerospace and Defence Management Consulting Manager you will: -Lead focused project teams across a range of A&D clients &problems - Take ownership of framing the problem, structuring theanalysis approach, and lead the execution - Coach and developmembers of the team to deliver excellence - Structure andcommunicate outcomes to client management teams - Work alongsideclient teams to help them implement the recommendations to delivervalue We are looking for you if you have: - 6-8 years’ relevantexperience in the Aerospace and Defence industry. With priorconsulting experience or experience leading transformation andchange initiatives - Bachelor’s degree with a strong academicrecord, or equivalent experience. An advanced degree or MBA is aplus but not essential - Strong functional knowledge in one or moreof the following areas – Supply Chain, Operational Improvement,Manufacturing, Quality Management, Sourcing and Procurement,Digital Engineering, Complex programme delivery - Exceptionalcreative problem solving and analytical skills - Team leadershipexperience - Effective communication skills, both written and oral.Fluency in English - A passion for Aerospace & Defence,technology and innovation To apply for this role, you must hold orbe eligible for UK security clearance. As such you must have livedin the UK for the past five years without an absence from thecountry of greater than 30 days at a time. More information aboutthe requirements can be found here: United Kingdom SecurityVetting: Applicant - GOV.UK What’s in it for you At Accenture, inaddition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have anextensive benefits package which includes 30 days of vacation peryear, access to app-based fitness classes and discounts on range ofgyms, private medical insurance and three days leave per year forcharitable work of your choice! We strive to help our people createthe right work-life balance that allows them to realise their fullpotential. Please speak to your recruiter about the working patternthat works best for you. Location: Your home office can be inLondon, Manchester or Newcastle. This role is client-facing andwill therefore involve travel, working in other parts of the UK.Closing Date for Applications 31/08/2025 Accenture reserves theright to close the role prior to this date should a suitableapplicant be found. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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