Senior Manager - Aerospace & Defence, Automotive & Industrial Products in London

Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise, and enabled by advanced technology, the firm helps clients to deliver with greater confidence and certainty. The firm works across energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products and retail, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecoms, with capabilities spanning strategy, transformation and operational excellence – all powered by advanced technology, data, AI and digital innovation.

Our Industrial Manufacturing practice is looking for an experienced Senior Manager to join the team. As a Senior Manager within our Industrial Manufacturing practice, you’ll play a key role in shaping and growing a strategically important part of our consulting business. This is a unique opportunity to join at an exciting stage, helping define our proposition, build long-term client relationships, and scale a high-impact practice. The team partners with leading organisations across Aerospace & Defence, Automotive, and Industrial Products to tackle complex challenges across the end-to-end value chain - from strategy and investment decisions through to operational performance, business change, supply chain transformation, and technology-enabled change.

What you will be doing:

• Sell, lead and manage manufacturing projects across Aerospace & Defence, Automotive, and/or Industrial Products sectors.
• Lead complex client engagements end-to-end, ensuring high-quality delivery, strong commercial performance, and measurable client impact.
• Analyse and resolve issues across the full operating model of manufacturing clients in functional areas such as Supply Chain, Marketing, People, Finance, Technology and Operations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and advancements in manufacturing technology.
• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their business challenges and design tailored solutions that address their specific needs.
• Collaborate across sectors and capabilities to bring the best of Baringa to clients, sharing best practice and driving consistency across regions.
• Mentor and coach junior members across the Manufacturing practice and wider Products & Services sector.
• Lead and inspire teams, creating an inclusive, high-performance environment while role-modelling Baringa’s values.
• Drive business development efforts, identifying new opportunities and expanding our client base and contribute to the overall growth of the Manufacturing practice.

Your skills and experience:

• Must hold or be eligible for UK Security Clearance.
• Proven experience in manufacturing within Aerospace & Defence, Automotive, and/or Industrial Products sectors.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing organisations across the end-to-end value chain.
• Demonstrated ability to generate and win business - including shaping propositions, building pipeline, and converting opportunities.
• Track record of building senior stakeholder relationships and acting as a trusted advisor.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, with a robust network across relevant industries.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex business challenges into actionable change management strategies.
• Excellent leadership skills, with a track record of mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
• Evidence of effective followership - able to influence upwards, align to leadership direction, and contribute to broader practice priorities beyond immediate delivery.
• Experience in working with global teams and contributing to international growth initiatives.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to grow and lead a practice within a fast-evolving and supportive environment.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of experts and work on complex, high-impact projects.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Flexibility to work remotely and balance work-life commitments.
• Be part of a global growth journey with opportunities to shape the future of change management.

What a career at Baringa will give you:

• Generous Annual Leave Policy: 5 weeks of annual leave, fully available at the start of each year, plus an additional 2 weeks of paid leave after 5 years continuous service.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid working policy with more flexibility around taking unpaid leave.
• Corporate Responsibility Days: 3 days every year to help social and environmental causes.
• Wellbeing Fund: Annual People Fund to support individual wellbeing activities.
• Profit Share Scheme: All employees participate in the Baringa Group Profit Share Scheme.

Diversity and Inclusion: We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture.

Join us: All applications received will be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We encourage applications from those who identify with less represented and minority groups.