Consulting Manager - Digital Transformation in London

Gate One is a business and digital transformation consultancy working shoulder‑to‑shoulder with clients to design and deliver some of the world’s most complex and meaningful change programmes. As a premium challenger consultancy – entrepreneurial, creative and values‑driven – and part of the Havas network, Gate One combines strategic clarity, transformation expertise and creative capability to help organisations deliver lasting impact. Digital transformation sits at the heart of Gate One’s work. They support clients end‑to‑end — from shaping digital strategy through to designing operating models, delivering technology‑enabled change, and embedding new ways of working across organisations.

As demand for this work continues to grow, we are looking to recruit a Manager with strong Digital Transformation experience to lead complex programmes and play a key role in delivering cross‑capability transformation for clients.

The opportunity:

• As a Manager at Gate One, you will lead high‑value digital transformation engagements, taking responsibility for delivery, team leadership and client outcomes.
• You will work across a broad range of transformation initiatives — for example digital strategy, technology transformation, product and agile delivery, data and AI, or operating model design — ensuring that change is delivered in a practical, integrated and outcome‑focused way.
• You will operate as a senior day‑to‑day leader on engagements, shaping work, guiding clients through complexity, and supporting teams to deliver high‑quality outcomes.
• Alongside client delivery, you will contribute to account growth, support business development activity, and play an active role in building the capability and culture of the firm.

Specifically, you will:

• Scope, lead and deliver end‑to‑end digital transformation programmes, taking accountability for outcomes, quality and team performance.
• Work across multiple transformation areas such as digital strategy, technology delivery, data and AI, product and agile, and operating model change.
• Bring structure and clarity to complex problems, helping clients move from strategy through to delivery and adoption.
• Lead blended Gate One and client teams, creating momentum and delivery excellence while supporting others to perform at their best.

Grow accounts and contribute to business development:

• Support the growth of client accounts through delivery‑led business development and relationship building.
• Lead or contribute to key workstreams within bids and proposals, shaping clear and compelling transformation approaches.
• Identify opportunities to extend and deepen transformation work within existing client relationships.

Build the business and develop others:

• Coach, mentor and develop consultants within project teams, supporting performance, progression and wellbeing.
• Contribute to capability development across Digital & Technology, including propositions, thought leadership or internal initiatives.
• Play an active role in recruitment and firm‑wide activities, role‑modelling Gate One’s values and leadership behaviours.

About You:

You must have experience gained within management consulting firms (6-10 years’), with a demonstrable track record of delivering digital transformation work. You will also bring:

• Experience delivering digital or technology‑enabled transformation, which may include areas such as digital strategy, product and agile delivery, data and AI, or operating model change.
• The ability to operate across the lifecycle of transformation - from shaping strategy through to supporting implementation and adoption.
• Exposure to technology or enterprise architecture concepts, with the ability to engage in conversations around architecture, platforms, or system design as part of broader transformation programmes.
• Experience leading and developing teams of consultants, including managing client resources.
• Exposure to business development activity, such as supporting or contributing to client meetings, proposals and bids.
• Strong communication skills and emotional intelligence, with the ability to build trust with stakeholders at different levels of seniority.
• A collaborative, pragmatic approach and a desire to contribute to the continued growth of Gate One.

Inclusion & accessibility:

Gate One is committed to an inclusive hiring process. All applications will be given fair consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith, or social background. We welcome individuals from all educational backgrounds to apply. We encourage applications from underrepresented and minority groups and can provide reasonable adjustments where needed to ensure a fair and accessible process. Our goal is to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions of each team member. If you require any support or have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to one of our Talent team.

Candidates must hold the legal Right to Work in the UK and meet the level of experience outlined above to be considered for this role.