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Managing Consultant - Transport - Data Science

Consultancy.uk
City of London
2 weeks ago
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Firm

PA Consulting

Location

London, United Kingdom

Benefits
Competive

Functional areas
Data Science

Industry
Transport & Logistics

Job Description
Why consider joining our Transport community as a Data Science Managing Consultant?


Overview

Join a team where you're trusted to shape your own path, manage your time, and influence real change for our clients and communities. Grow a flexible and unique career within a trust-based, inclusive environment that values excellence, innovation, and curiosity. Play a key role in delivering trusted digital and data-driven solutions that transform the future of transport and mobility. Join other experts within our supportive and collaborative community through knowledge-sharing, coaching and mentoring.


Responsibilities

  • Be part of our management team, helping shape and launch new data science propositions while driving strategic business growth.
  • Lead business development initiatives — building trusted client relationships, owning outcomes, and delivering innovative, high-impact solutions.
  • Help clients structure their thinking to identify key requirements, challenges, and opportunities in a rapidly evolving data landscape.
  • Support your team’s growth through coaching, knowledge-sharing, and creating opportunities for them to thrive.
  • Be part of an environment that deeply cares about its values.
  • Contribute to thought leadership and market offerings that position PA at the forefront of digital innovation in energy.

Qualifications

  • 8–10+ years of experience in digital consulting, strategy, or transformation, ideally within the Transport.
  • An established network of senior stakeholders in the Transport industry, with a proven ability to build and grow long-term client partnerships.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and delivering complex, high-value programmes.
  • Commercial acumen with a track record of developing and selling consulting propositions.
  • Deep understanding of the Transport and related technologies.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.

Additional information

  • Assessment process: Interview stages may be adjusted based on role requirements.
  • Introductory Call with senior Talent Acquisition partner to explore background and opportunity.
  • Round 1: 3 competency interviews with different PA members.
  • Final Round: Business plan presentation with PA leaders with provided guidance.

Life At PA encompasses our people’s experience and growth opportunities, purpose-led meaningful work, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion.


Benefits

  • Health and lifestyle perks including private healthcare for you and your family
  • 25 days annual leave (plus a half day on Christmas Eve) with option to buy 5 additional days
  • Generous company pension scheme
  • Opportunities to get involved with community and charity initiatives
  • Annual performance-based bonus
  • PA share ownership
  • Tax-efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)

Hybrid Working: In-office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week, with variation by role and assignment, including up to 5 days per week on client site.


Adjustments or accommodations: If you need any adjustments in recruitment, please contact us.


Job information

Firm: PA Consulting


Location: London, United Kingdom


Employment type: Full-time


Seniority level: Director


Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales


Industries: Business Consulting and Services


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