Cambridge Consultants
Junior Consulting Project Manager (Defence and Security)
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Junior Consulting Project Manager (Defence and Security)
Technology Strategy Analyst/Project Manager – Defence & Security
Advisory Team, Cambridge Consultants
Why This Role?
Do emerging technologies and trends excite you? Are you fascinated by the potential impact of deep tech for Defence & Security, and the distinction between transformative innovations and fledgling ideas?
If you thrive in analytical environments, bridging cutting-edge tech and real-world application—this could be your opportunity.
Who We Are
Joining Cambridge Consultants means becoming part of a critical advisory function, helping clients navigate the intersection of technology, product innovation, and commercial viability. Our advisory team specialises in strategic guidance for organisations across:
- Defence & Security
- Industrial & Energy
- Sustainability
We empower clients to harness next-generation technologies—such as quantum sensing/compute, robotics, physical AI, novel materials, and engineering biology—to deliver operational and commercial success.
Our work spans: ✔ Horizon scanning (identifying future tech trends) ✔ Strategic foresight ✔ Technology roadmapping ✔ Competitor & market analysis ✔ Investment case development ✔ Operationalisation pathways for emerging tech
The Role
As a Technology Strategy Analyst/Project Manager, you’ll lead advisory engagements while contributing to high-impact insights. This hybrid role blends project leadership with deep analytical work, ensuring: 🔹 End-to-end project delivery for Defence & Security (with sector expansion potential) 🔹 Alignment of technical feasibility with commercial viability 🔹 Insights-driven decision-making for clients
Your focus? Translating cutting-edge tech into actionable strategies that drive innovation adoption and operational advantage.
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Key Responsibilities
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Deep Tech Strategy & Feasibility Analysis
- Assess transformative technologies (e.g., quantum computing’s 50-year applications, neuromorphic computing’s disrupt potential, post-quantum cryptography risks).
- Develop AI-enabled weak-signal detection tools and operationalise emerging tech for Defence/Industrial use.
- Evaluate user desirability and adoption/commercialisation strategies.
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Project Management & Delivery
- Oversee project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations to ensure successful, value-driven outcomes.
- Lead cross-functional teams (tech experts, product designers, business analysts) with a focus on cohesive execution.
- Proactively mitigate risks and tailor solutions to diverse client contexts.
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Market & Business Insights
- Conduct technical, market, and business model analyses to guide clients through complexity.
- Craft data-backed recommendations bridging lab innovation with real-world deployment.
- Balance leadership with hands-on analysis, contributing to core deliverables.
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Client Engagement & Business Development
- Partner with Business Developers to align client needs with proposals.
- Understand and articulate programme requirements through Government tendering processes.
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Thought Leadership & Communication
- Drive leadership on deep tech’s role in global challenges (e.g., climate resilience in battlespaces).
- Translate findings for technical (e.g., engineers) and non-technical (e.g., C-suite) audiences with clarity and impact.
What You’ll Bring
Core Criteria
- Technical Foundation: Master’s or PhD in physical sciences, applied mathematics, data science, or engineering. Demonstratable knowledge of S&T/defence spectra.
- Sector Experience: 2–5 years in Defence/Security (government, consultancy, startups, or MNEs), with experience leading S&T/R&D-heavy projects.
- Project Management: +2 years managing projects/lending similar experience. Proven ability to:
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams (synthesise diverse inputs)
- Manage stakeholder expectations and programme scope
- Navigate Government tendering processes
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Key Skills
✅ Technical Commercialisation: Understanding of UK public sector investment pathways, defence innovation ecosystems, and scaling tech in complex environments. ✅ Analytical & Creative Problem-Solving: Distilling technical intricacies into actionable strategies. ✅ Curiosity & Adaptability: Hunger to explore uncharted terrain and apply insights cross-sectorially. ✅ Communication: Bridge gaps between technologists and leadership, crafting persuasive narratives.
Security & Eligibility
- Must obtain a Security Check level clearance (UK security vetting requirement).
- Ability to work in the UK legally without restrictions.
How to Apply
Apply via [link to be inserted] with your CV and cover letter, highlighting experience relevant to:
- Defence/technology sector
- Project leadership & analytical rigour
- Impact-driven contributions
Diversity matters to us: We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If this role aligns with your passion—even if you don’t meet every requirement—please apply.
})Note: Some projects require UK Security Clearance; eligibility will be confirmed during the process.
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