Director – Aerospace & Defence Sector (Northwest UK)

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

CM X-Sector

Specialism

Advisory - Other

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

About the role

PwC is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director to lead the origination and delivery of complex transformation programmes within the UK Aerospace and Defence sector. This role is pivotal in driving strategic growth and operational excellence across engineering, industrial, and capital-intensive projects.

You will be responsible for building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, shaping and delivering transformation programmes, and leading multidisciplinary teams to solve some of the sector’s most complex challenges. You will play a key role in growing PwC's pipeline and team in the north west.

What your days will look like:

• Originate and lead large-scale transformation programmes across Aerospace and Defence clients.
• Develop and maintain senior client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on strategic and operational matters.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver outcomes in areas such as procurement, supply chain, project controls, manufacturing, engineering, and operations.
• Drive business development initiatives, including proposal development, client pitches, and thought leadership.
• Ensure compliance with security protocols and maintain active security clearance.
• Collaborate with PwC’s wider network to bring innovative solutions and capabilities to clients.
  
  
   

This role is for you if:

• You have a proven track record of delivering complex transformation programmes in engineering, industrial, or capital project environments.

• Deep expertise in one of the following domains, with a strong understanding of the others:
  - Procurement
  -Supply Chain
  -Project Controls
  -Manufacturing
  -Engineering
  -Operations

• IT / digital transformation experience

• Strong commercial acumen and experience in business development.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience working within or alongside UK Defence organisations or major Aerospace OEMs/Tier 1 suppliers.

• Active UK security clearance (or able to obtain) (SC minimum; DV preferred).

 

What you’ll receive from us: 

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. 

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more. 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Data Analytics, Business Performance Metrics, Business Transformation, Change Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Epic Software, Epic Systems, Inclusion, Influence, Innovation, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Logistics Management, Management Consulting, Manufacturing Operations Management, Market Research {+ 30 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

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