Manager - National Security - Ops/Strategy

The KPMG Defence Consulting and National Security function is a cornerstone of our business. Operating from London and Bristol, we do work that matters, serving the country with diligence and expertise.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancies. We've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is. We advise government and industry clients on their largest, most complex, and highest profile strategic issues. Our team combines deep sector insight, expert consulting capabilities and trusted client relationships to design and implement solutions that span all aspects of our clients' operations. We become immersed in our clients' organisations, applying sector knowledge and technology solutions to deliver the best possible outcomes and get it right first time.

Why Join KPMG as a Manager within our National Security function? Defence and National Security is a KPMG priority sector. That means we are a fast-growing team which presents exciting opportunities for a manager to lead impactful projects, drive our ambitious growth agenda and seek career progression.

We are looking for a manager who possesses high quality consulting skills and a record of delivering outstanding results when leading complex consulting projects focused on challenges such as:

• business or operating model change
• strategy development
• strategic cost reduction and cost management
• investment decision support

The nature of projects we deliver is highly varied, which means we need our managers to demonstrate an ability to continually adapt and grow their skills and knowledge. Strong candidates will also demonstrate a firm understanding of the challenges faced by the Defence and National Security sector.

What will you be doing?

• Manage engagements that use leading practice problem-solving methodologies to address client issues and structure projects
• Support high quality analysis that combines KPMG expertise and market insight with quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Act as the daily client interface, providing effective, credible, and timely communications
• Leverage your consulting expertise and network to generate and win new business opportunities and lead the development of business development propositions
• Generate thought leadership, drive knowledge sharing and develop consulting skills within our team

What will you need to do it?

• Proven track record of delivering high quality outcomes on complex consulting projects (or equivalent) whilst under pressure. This should include experience of delivering one or more of: business or operating model change; strategy development; strategic cost efficiency and management; investment decision support; or development of business cases and business plans.
• A strong understanding of consulting problem-solving methodologies and how these can be adapted for client challenges in the Defence sector.
• Strong consulting skillset including qualitative analysis, quantitative analysis, storyboarding, report and slide creation, impactful presenting, team management, influencing and relationship-building.
• A track record of developing trusting relationships with client personnel at all levels, including senior leaders.
• Due to the nature of the work, it is essential for applicants to hold current 'National Security Vetting' aligned to a National Security organisation.

Skills we'd love to see/Amazing Extras:

• Proven track-record leading and managing teams, including the ability to structure complex projects.
• Clear record of achievement and progression in a leading consulting firm or in a comparable environment within industry.
• Consulting experience within a 'Big 4' consultancy, or mid-tier firm.

Our Locations: We are open to talk to Defence Consulting talent across the country but our core hubs for this role are: London Canary Wharf, Bristol, Manchester. With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options.