About Baringa
Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise and advanced technology, the firm helps clients deliver with greater confidence and certainty across energy and resources, financial services, government, consumer products and retail, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecoms.
Industrial Manufacturing Practice
We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager to join our Industrial Manufacturing practice, which partners with leading organisations in Aerospace & Defence, Automotive, and Industrial Products to tackle complex challenges across the end‑to‑end value chain.
Responsibilities
- Sell, lead, and manage manufacturing projects across Aerospace & Defence, Automotive, and 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.
- Collaborate across sectors and capabilities, 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‑modeling Baringa’s values.
- Drive business development efforts, identifying new opportunities and expanding our client base to contribute to the overall growth of the Manufacturing practice.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Experience building and maintaining strong client relationships with a robust network across relevant industries.
- Strategic thinker able 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 and align to leadership direction.
- Experience 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, supportive environment.
- Collaborate with a diverse team of experts 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.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave policy: 5 weeks of paid leave at the start of each year and an additional 2 weeks after 5 years of continuous service.
- Flexible working: hybrid policy with additional flexibility around unpaid leave.
- Corporate responsibility days: 3 days per year to support social and environmental causes.
- Wellbeing fund: a personal fund to support individual wellbeing activities.
- Profit share scheme: all employees participate in the Baringa Group Profit Share Scheme.
EEO Statement
All applications received will be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We do not filter applications by university background and encourage those who have taken alternative educational and career paths to apply. We actively encourage applications from under‑represented and minority groups and provide reasonable adjustments where needed.
