Boston Consulting Group
Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we work closely with clients to embrace a transformational approach aimed at benefiting all stakeholders empowering organizations to grow, build sustainable competitive advantage, and drive positive societal impact. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives that question the status quo and spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting, technology and design, and corporate and digital ventures. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, fuelled by the goal of helping our clients thrive and enabling them to make the world a better place. About BCG Platinion BCG Platinion's presence spans across the globe, with offices in Asia, Europe, and South and North America. We achieve digital excellence for clients with sustained solutions to the most complex and time-sensitive challenge. We guide clients into the future to push the status quo, overcome tech limitations, and enable our clients to go further in their digital journeys than what has ever been possible in the past. At BCG Platinion, we deliver business value through the innovative use of technology at a rapid pace. We roll up our sleeves to transform business, revolutionize approaches, satisfy customers, and change the game through Architecture, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Application and Risk functions. We balance vision with a pragmatic path to change transforming strategies into leading-edge tech platforms, at scale. Practice Area BCG Platinion launched in Germany in 2000 to add deep technical expertise to the Boston Consulting Group's existing capabilities. Today, our presence spans across the globe, with offices in Asia, Europe, and South and North America. Our New York-based North American team began in 2014 and in 2017 acquired MAYA Design, a Pittsburgh-based digital design and innovation lab, to grow our capabilities around technology and design. We support our clients' total digital transformation through technology, design, cybersecurity, and risk management & financial engineering capabilities. And together with BCG, BCG Platinion's interdisciplinary team of technical experts enable customized technical solutions and accelerate delivery value through new business platforms, application consolidations, and major system implementations. What You'll Do We are looking for a Manager with experience in delivering technology transformation programmes, particularly within the UK public sector (NHS, Government, MOD, MOJ, Local or Central Government). You will bring hands-on expertise in systems implementation, functional and technical design, testing, and data migration, with a focus on Oracle Cloud HCM modules such as Core HR, Payroll, Talent Management, Recruiting as well as Oracle ME and other relevant foundational technologies and frameworks. The role will enable you to be part of a team driving meaningful change across the UK public sector. As part of our Public Sector Transformation team, you'll work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and impact - helping to deliver mission-critical programmes that shape the future of services like healthcare, central government, and beyond. You'll be solving complex challenges, from leading Oracle HCM transformations to managing complex data migrations, systems testing or managing full-scale implementations - you'll tackle the challenges that matter. Working alongside passionate experts and forward-thinking public sector leaders, you'll help design the digital foundations of tomorrow's healthcare, government, and public sector services. Besides giving direction on the functional, execution and management of the project you will be given end-to-end responsibility for larger, highly technical and more complex modules within the project and begin to develop specialized knowledge to help you solve our clients' problems. Together with our clients you will develop convincing IT strategies, concepts and solutions, applying your sound technical know-how along with your analytical and conceptual skills. Your role will also be to help team members flourish through thought leadership, team mentoring, knowledge sharing, giving frequent feedback and creating opportunities for team members to learn and grow. You will also personally develop and grow by being exposed to new and complex challenges daily. At times you will also be expected to work on projects outside of the Oracle domain. Finally, as a Manager you will contribute to the Practice Area development and help to build the BCG brand as a digital leader. What You'll Bring We're looking for exceptional talent with experience of working in the consulting industry to join us. You will typically have: • 10 - 15 years' experience in IT Programme management, system delivery, testing, data migration and technology transformation programmes, particularly within the UK public sector (NHS, Government , MOD, MOJ, Local Gov, or Central Government) • Previous Consulting experience is a must (focused on technology, digital initiatives, large-scale transformations) • You will bring hands-on expertise in systems implementation, testing, and data migration, with a focus on Oracle HCM modules such as Core HR, Payroll, Talent Management and Recruiting • You will bring hands-on expertise in leading large-scale systems implementation from a functional and technical perspective, incl. requirements engineering, testing, and data migration, with a focus on Oracle HCM modules • Familiarity with technological foundation of Oracle Cloud / Fusion HCM as well as adjacent relevant technologies such as Oracle DWH and Oracle ME • Ability to manage full programme lifecycles - planning, governance, risk, and stakeholder engagement • Skilled at presenting to C-Level and senior public sector stakeholders. • Confident leading cross-functional teams and managing vendor relationships. • Comfortable navigating public sector frameworks, governance, and assurance. • Experience running workshops, defining solution architectures, and managing programme documentation. • Experience of mentoring and managing teams, contributing to practice development, and supporting business development. • Strong understanding of public sector delivery frameworks, especially in NHS or central government. • Excellent communication and client-facing skills. • Willingness to travel within the UK. • A University degree with above average academic performance in a Computer Science or IT related degree. Additional info Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we work closely with clients to embrace a transformational approach aimed at benefiting all stakeholders empowering organizations to grow, build sustainable competitive advantage, and drive positive societal impact. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives that question the status quo and spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting, technology and design, and corporate and digital ventures. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, fuelled by the goal of helping our clients thrive and enabling them to make the world a better place. About BCG Platinion BCG Platinion's presence spans across the globe, with offices in Asia, Europe, and South and North America. We achieve digital excellence for clients with sustained solutions to the most complex and time-sensitive challenge. We guide clients into the future to push the status quo, overcome tech limitations, and enable our clients to go further in their digital journeys than what has ever been possible in the past. At BCG Platinion, we deliver business value through the innovative use of technology at a rapid pace. We roll up our sleeves to transform business, revolutionize approaches, satisfy customers, and change the game through Architecture, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Application and Risk functions. We balance vision with a pragmatic path to change transforming strategies into leading-edge tech platforms, at scale. Practice Area BCG Platinion launched in Germany in 2000 to add deep technical expertise to the Boston Consulting Group's existing capabilities. Today, our presence spans across the globe, with offices in Asia, Europe, and South and North America. Our New York-based North American team began in 2014 and in 2017 acquired MAYA Design, a Pittsburgh-based digital design and innovation lab, to grow our capabilities around technology and design. We support our clients' total digital transformation through technology, design, cybersecurity, and risk management & financial engineering capabilities. And together with BCG, BCG Platinion's interdisciplinary team of technical experts enable customized technical solutions and accelerate delivery value through new business platforms, application consolidations, and major system implementations. What You'll Do We are looking for a Manager with experience in delivering technology transformation programmes, particularly within the UK public sector (NHS, Government, MOD, MOJ, Local or Central Government). You will bring hands-on expertise in systems implementation, functional and technical design, testing, and data migration, with a focus on Oracle Cloud HCM modules such as Core HR, Payroll, Talent Management, Recruiting as well as Oracle ME and other relevant foundational technologies and frameworks. The role will enable you to be part of a team driving meaningful change across the UK public sector. As part of our Public Sector Transformation team, you'll work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and impact - helping to deliver mission-critical programmes that shape the future of services like healthcare, central government, and beyond. You'll be solving complex challenges, from leading Oracle HCM transformations to managing complex data migrations, systems testing or managing full-scale implementations - you'll tackle the challenges that matter. Working alongside passionate experts and forward-thinking public sector leaders, you'll help design the digital foundations of tomorrow's healthcare, government, and public sector services. Besides giving direction on the functional, execution and management of the project you will be given end-to-end responsibility for larger, highly technical and more complex modules within the project and begin to develop specialized knowledge to help you solve our clients' problems. Together with our clients you will develop convincing IT strategies, concepts and solutions, applying your sound technical know-how along with your analytical and conceptual skills. Your role will also be to help team members flourish through thought leadership, team mentoring, knowledge sharing, giving frequent feedback and creating opportunities for team members to learn and grow. You will also personally develop and grow by being exposed to new and complex challenges daily. At times you will also be expected to work on projects outside of the Oracle domain. Finally, as a Manager you will contribute to the Practice Area development and help to build the BCG brand as a digital leader. What You'll Bring We're looking for exceptional talent with experience of working in the consulting industry to join us. You will typically have: • 10 - 15 years' experience in IT Programme management, system delivery, testing, data migration and technology transformation programmes, particularly within the UK public sector (NHS, Government , MOD, MOJ, Local Gov, or Central Government) • Previous Consulting experience is a must (focused on technology, digital initiatives, large-scale transformations) • You will bring hands-on expertise in systems implementation, testing, and data migration, with a focus on Oracle HCM modules such as Core HR, Payroll, Talent Management and Recruiting • You will bring hands-on expertise in leading large-scale systems implementation from a functional and technical perspective, incl. requirements engineering, testing, and data migration, with a focus on Oracle HCM modules • Familiarity with technological foundation of Oracle Cloud / Fusion HCM as well as adjacent relevant technologies such as Oracle DWH and Oracle ME • Ability to manage full programme lifecycles - planning, governance, risk, and stakeholder engagement • Skilled at presenting to C-Level and senior public sector stakeholders. • Confident leading cross-functional teams and managing vendor relationships. • Comfortable navigating public sector frameworks, governance, and assurance. • Experience running workshops, defining solution architectures, and managing programme documentation. • Experience of mentoring and managing teams, contributing to practice development, and supporting business development. • Strong understanding of public sector delivery frameworks, especially in NHS or central government. • Excellent communication and client-facing skills. • Willingness to travel within the UK. • A University degree with above average academic performance in a Computer Science or IT related degree. Additional info Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
CGI
Reading, Berkshire
Test Architect (DV Security Clearance) Position Description The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This position will be based on sites near Chippenham and Reading 2/3 days a week. Your future duties and responsibilities As a Senior Test Manager at CGI, you will play a pivotal role in defining and delivering the Test Strategy and Test Plan for a high-impact migration programme. Working as part of a small, senior team, you will provide the client with clarity and assurance to shape future cloud migration activities. This position offers the opportunity to influence one of the client's most significant technology transformations by setting robust testing standards from the outset. You will engage directly with stakeholders, collaborate with technical leads, and ensure all testing aligns with long-term strategic goals. Operating within a sensitive defence environment, the role requires HLC clearance, UK Sole Nationality, and site presence near Chippenham and Reading. • Define Testing Frameworks: Develop and deliver the overarching Test Strategy and Test Plan, ensuring governance and assurance for migration delivery. • Assess Migration Readiness: Evaluate existing test materials and processes with SMEs to determine readiness of legacy systems. • Collaborate with Technical Leaders: Align testing with the migration strategy by working closely with architects, security, and service leads. • Provide Assurance Guidance: Advise on assurance requirements and how testing should be structured and governed. • De-risk Future Migrations: Identify opportunities to re-use test artefacts to streamline and support future migration efforts. Required qualifications to be successful in this role To succeed in this role, you will need deep expertise in testing secure cloud deployments, with strong awareness of infrastructure-as-code and its impact on testing approaches. You must be confident in engaging with senior business and technical stakeholders, translating complex testing concepts into clear, actionable insights. Previous hands-on experience leading migration testing of legacy systems into the cloud, particularly within Defence, is essential. A consultancy background is highly valued, especially in client-facing requirements gathering and assurance delivery. Familiarity with UK Government frameworks, DevSecOps practices, and holding active HLC clearance are critical prerequisites. • Secure Cloud Testing Expertise: Proven ability in testing deployments to secure cloud platforms, including infrastructure-as-code and service integrations. • Migration Experience: Track record of leading testing for legacy system migrations into cloud environments, ideally in the Defence sector. • Consultancy Skills: Strong consultancy background with experience in requirements gathering, assurance delivery, and direct client engagement. • Technical & Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and UK Government frameworks/assurance models. • Clearance & Stakeholder Engagement: Active HLC clearance and excellent communication skills to influence senior business and technical stakeholders. Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Test Architect (DV Security Clearance) Position Description The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This position will be based on sites near Chippenham and Reading 2/3 days a week. Your future duties and responsibilities As a Senior Test Manager at CGI, you will play a pivotal role in defining and delivering the Test Strategy and Test Plan for a high-impact migration programme. Working as part of a small, senior team, you will provide the client with clarity and assurance to shape future cloud migration activities. This position offers the opportunity to influence one of the client's most significant technology transformations by setting robust testing standards from the outset. You will engage directly with stakeholders, collaborate with technical leads, and ensure all testing aligns with long-term strategic goals. Operating within a sensitive defence environment, the role requires HLC clearance, UK Sole Nationality, and site presence near Chippenham and Reading. • Define Testing Frameworks: Develop and deliver the overarching Test Strategy and Test Plan, ensuring governance and assurance for migration delivery. • Assess Migration Readiness: Evaluate existing test materials and processes with SMEs to determine readiness of legacy systems. • Collaborate with Technical Leaders: Align testing with the migration strategy by working closely with architects, security, and service leads. • Provide Assurance Guidance: Advise on assurance requirements and how testing should be structured and governed. • De-risk Future Migrations: Identify opportunities to re-use test artefacts to streamline and support future migration efforts. Required qualifications to be successful in this role To succeed in this role, you will need deep expertise in testing secure cloud deployments, with strong awareness of infrastructure-as-code and its impact on testing approaches. You must be confident in engaging with senior business and technical stakeholders, translating complex testing concepts into clear, actionable insights. Previous hands-on experience leading migration testing of legacy systems into the cloud, particularly within Defence, is essential. A consultancy background is highly valued, especially in client-facing requirements gathering and assurance delivery. Familiarity with UK Government frameworks, DevSecOps practices, and holding active HLC clearance are critical prerequisites. • Secure Cloud Testing Expertise: Proven ability in testing deployments to secure cloud platforms, including infrastructure-as-code and service integrations. • Migration Experience: Track record of leading testing for legacy system migrations into cloud environments, ideally in the Defence sector. • Consultancy Skills: Strong consultancy background with experience in requirements gathering, assurance delivery, and direct client engagement. • Technical & Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and UK Government frameworks/assurance models. • Clearance & Stakeholder Engagement: Active HLC clearance and excellent communication skills to influence senior business and technical stakeholders. Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
EXPERIS
Configuration Engineering Lead - Defence Sector Are you a seasoned engineering professional with a background in configuration management, ready to take on a leadership role in a mission-critical defence environment? We're seeking a Configuration Engineering Lead to oversee and develop our configuration capability within a high-integrity defence operating unit. This role is pivotal in ensuring functional excellence, team leadership, and strategic alignment with broader engineering goals. You'll work closely with senior engineering leadership and act as the primary contact for all things configuration. What You'll Be Doing: Team Leadership & Development : Manage a small team of configuration engineers (approx. 2-5), fostering a culture of safety, performance, and continuous improvement. Capability Strategy : Identify skill gaps, plan capability growth, and ensure the team is equipped with the right tools and training. Resource Planning : Balance resource supply with project demand, including recruitment and external partnerships. Functional Delivery : Ensure projects are staffed with appropriately skilled personnel and that outputs meet quality, cost, and schedule targets. Project Involvement : Act as the configuration lead on complex programmes, overseeing planning, execution, and delivery. Governance & Compliance : Review technical documentation, ensure adherence to standards, and contribute to internal audits and assessments. Process Ownership : Collaborate with technical leadership to evolve and maintain configuration processes and practices. Tool & Asset Management : Maintain and enhance the toolset used by the configuration function. Cross-functional Collaboration : Build strong relationships across engineering and programme teams to support delivery and promote the value of configuration. Strategic Contribution : Support the development and execution of engineering strategies, particularly those involving configuration initiatives. What We're Looking For: Degree-qualified in engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience. Significant experience in configuration management within defence, aerospace, or maritime sectors. Familiarity with relevant standards and regulations (e.g. Defence Standard 05-057). Proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and manage technical teams. Strong understanding of configuration principles across the product lifecycle-from development through to in-service support. Experience creating and implementing configuration plans and processes aligned to regulatory and customer requirements. Security Clearance: Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC level). People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
Configuration Engineering Lead - Defence Sector Are you a seasoned engineering professional with a background in configuration management, ready to take on a leadership role in a mission-critical defence environment? We're seeking a Configuration Engineering Lead to oversee and develop our configuration capability within a high-integrity defence operating unit. This role is pivotal in ensuring functional excellence, team leadership, and strategic alignment with broader engineering goals. You'll work closely with senior engineering leadership and act as the primary contact for all things configuration. What You'll Be Doing: Team Leadership & Development : Manage a small team of configuration engineers (approx. 2-5), fostering a culture of safety, performance, and continuous improvement. Capability Strategy : Identify skill gaps, plan capability growth, and ensure the team is equipped with the right tools and training. Resource Planning : Balance resource supply with project demand, including recruitment and external partnerships. Functional Delivery : Ensure projects are staffed with appropriately skilled personnel and that outputs meet quality, cost, and schedule targets. Project Involvement : Act as the configuration lead on complex programmes, overseeing planning, execution, and delivery. Governance & Compliance : Review technical documentation, ensure adherence to standards, and contribute to internal audits and assessments. Process Ownership : Collaborate with technical leadership to evolve and maintain configuration processes and practices. Tool & Asset Management : Maintain and enhance the toolset used by the configuration function. Cross-functional Collaboration : Build strong relationships across engineering and programme teams to support delivery and promote the value of configuration. Strategic Contribution : Support the development and execution of engineering strategies, particularly those involving configuration initiatives. What We're Looking For: Degree-qualified in engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience. Significant experience in configuration management within defence, aerospace, or maritime sectors. Familiarity with relevant standards and regulations (e.g. Defence Standard 05-057). Proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and manage technical teams. Strong understanding of configuration principles across the product lifecycle-from development through to in-service support. Experience creating and implementing configuration plans and processes aligned to regulatory and customer requirements. Security Clearance: Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC level). People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
