Senior Manager, Space, GPS Strategy & Transformation

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Job description

Connect to your Industry

Do you want to be at the forefront of transforming how the next generation of public sector services are designed and delivered? Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of citizens? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

The public sector is facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities, driven by technological advancements, evolving citizen expectations, and increasing pressure for efficiency and effectiveness. Our GPS Strategy & Transformation team is dedicated to helping public sector clients navigate this complex landscape and emerge as leaders in a rapidly changing world.

We are seeking a talented and ambitious Senior Manager to join our collaborative and high-performing team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to leverage your strategic thinking and operational expertise to deliver impactful solutions for our diverse range of clients.

If you are cleared to Developed Vetting (DV) level and want to grow your career in this sector, we are very keen to hear from you.

Connect to your career at Deloitte

Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.

What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other , foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most .

Connect to your opportunity

You will work alongside a team of industry specialists providing consulting services to major government clients, drawing on their business knowledge to help drive analysis. You will have end-to-end responsibility for the delivery of project work streams and leading delivery teams.

As a Senior Manager, you will play a pivotal role in all stages of our client engagements, from initial proposal development and research to solution design, implementation, and impact assessment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and delivering complex strategy and transformation projects for clients, with a specific emphasis on the space domain and the application of space to government operations
• Conducting thorough research and analysis, leveraging data-driven insights to inform strategic recommendations for procurement optimisation.
• Designing and facilitating engaging workshops and meetings, effectively engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including procurement professionals and suppliers.
• Developing compelling presentations and reports that clearly articulate findings, recommendations, and potential impact of proposed procurement strategies, highlighting cost savings, risk mitigation, and value creation opportunities.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with client stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on complex procurement matters, providing expert guidance on navigating procurement regulations and best practices.
• Proactively identifying and communicating potential risks and opportunities to the client and project team.
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Leading business development initiatives, including proposal writing and client presentations.

Connect to your skills and professional experience

We look for talented problem-solvers with intellectual curiosity who are ready to be active members of a client team, as well as of the firm-wide community. Consultants are typically involved in every phase of an engagement, from proposal research to final implementation.

All applicants must hold Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.

The following experience is essential:

• Deep understanding of satellite communications technologies, including telecommunications network architectures, IP-based core, access, and transport networks
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end data flows, including how devices, network elements, routers, gateways, and servers communicate.
• Experience designing, executing, and analysing technical experiments to validate network behaviour.
• Experience applying telecoms expertise in a law enforcement, national security, regulatory, or similarly sensitive context.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical or innovation projects involving complex, evolving systems.
• Experience leading working groups of senior stakeholders, shaping experimental objectives and key technical questions.
• Ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly to non-specialist and senior audiences.
• Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing)
• Strong project management disciplines, including production of detailed project plans and working and delivering to strict time constraints
• Capability to drive an independent workstream in the context of a broader team project
• Ability to operate in ambiguous and rapidly changing circumstances
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and create an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organisation
• Have a proven record of building strong relationships with others to reach successful outcomes
• Ability to work effectively in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

The following experience is desirable:

• Previous experience in a consulting or advisory organisation
• Knowledge of the commercial space sector and ecosystem
• Experience providing technical assessments as part of commercial deals, e.g. merger & acquisitions, in the space sector
• Contributing to thought leadership and research on space technologies and trends

Connect to your business - Technology and Transformation

Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That's what connects us. That's what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we'll make an impact that matters.

Engineering, AI and Data

We lead transformation at the heart of our clients; re-engineering the core of our clients' organisations, helping to unleash growth, and creating better futures for their customers, citizens and employees.

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

Connect with your colleagues

'I enjoy working at Deloitte because I am always learning new things and I have the support I need to grow my career'. -Lynda, Technology & Transformation

Our hybrid working policy

You'll be based in one of our UK offices with hybrid working.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead.

Connect to your next step

A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level.

Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers

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