Advisory- Strategy& Aerospace and Defence | Manager

Strategy& | Our History

In 1914, Strategy& (formerly Booz & Co.) started the world’s first management consulting firm. Over a century later, our mission continues to be delivering strategy-led, technology-enabled transformation for our clients. We have a 100-year legacy in solving the world’s toughest strategy problems pragmatically.

Strategy& was born in 2014 when Booz & Company became part of the PwC network, creating a new kind of consulting business that combines strategic expertise with technology and scale to make strategy real. As part of the PwC Network, we leverage the full offering of the largest professional services network in the world, enabling comprehensive transformation for our clients. This allows us to deliver strategy consulting backed by a 250-year history of working with leading organizations globally.

Strategy& Aerospace and Defence | Manager | Role Description

Strategy& Aerospace and Defence Practice

Our practice addresses complex challenges in Aerospace and Defence, leveraging deep industry expertise and innovative strategies to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence.

In today’s geopolitical landscape, the importance of this sector is critical. With Europe investing in strategic autonomy and resilience, and Italy playing a pivotal role due to technological excellence and strategic Mediterranean position, we help clients navigate these challenges and seize growth opportunities.

We are experts in our field, knowing what we are talking about. Our engagements go beyond analysis; with deep technical capabilities, we bring the right people to the right tables. From corporate strategy to operational transformation, digital disruption, and market growth strategies, we cover the entire value chain, providing real solutions and earning our clients’ trust.

We aim to deliver tangible results in changing and complex contexts. Our methodology is operationally responsible; innovative analysis is meaningless without pragmatic implementation. We strive to create lasting results for our clients, often putting our skin in the game — we win when our clients win.

The Role

We are seeking to recruit a high-performing Manager into our Strategy& Aerospace and Defence Practice. This role offers a unique opportunity to join our growing team in Italy and connect with a global network of 4,500 strategy consultants within a larger PwC network of over 370,000 employees.

As a project leader, you will manage complex projects, lead multidisciplinary teams, collaborate with high-profile clients to develop and implement innovative strategies, and drive transformational change for prestigious businesses. Working with leading international and Italian players in the industry, you will be able to lead impactful projects with some of the sector’s most influential companies.

An unrivalled position at the heart of Italy’s deals market

Driving innovation and excellence is in our DNA. Collaborating with our global Strategy& Aerospace and Defence team, you will assist clients in redefining strategies, understanding future market trends, participating in complex multinational defence programs, devising go-to-market strategies, and addressing topics typical of sector CEOs’ agendas.

You will work with senior stakeholders to challenge, design, and deploy comprehensive aerospace and defence programs. You will use your leadership and emotional intelligence to grow, inspire, mentor others, build strong client relationships, and become a respected expert within the firm.

This is a rare opportunity to shape this global initiative at a national level, leveraging our world-class EMEA capabilities, which have seen some of the most significant engagements in the last decade.

What we look for

We seek exceptional individuals with strong backgrounds, from strategy consulting or leading corporate institutions.

• Proven track record of career progression and achievements, with experience in international projects within the Aerospace and Defence sector, including client and practice development.

• Excellent academic credentials, typically a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, finance, economics, engineering, or medicine, and a Master’s/MBA from a leading institution.

• Likely 5-7 years of strategy consulting experience at a top-tier firm, focusing on corporate strategy, multinational defence programs, M&A processes, business planning, and go-to-market strategies, or equivalent experience in a leading corporate within the industry.

• Highly numerate, curious, self-starter with exceptional analytical skills, comfortable in structured problem-solving.

• Natural at structuring and presenting propositions, leading teams to analyze and segment baselines using various methodologies.

• Ability to enable programs to deliver results through effective process and delivery mechanisms; responsible for project delivery, on time and within budget.

• Adaptability to various client environments, recognized as a thought leader.

• Fluent in Italian and English, with proficiency in a third European language preferred.

• Passions or interests outside of work, such as sports, social contributions, NGO/Charity leadership, or executive roles, are viewed positively.

• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to secure follow-up projects and foster long-term client relationships.

• Willingness to undertake international travel as required.

Diversity

Valuing difference and driving inclusion are core to our culture. We seek to attract diverse talent to solve important problems and deliver value to clients. We support flexible working arrangements to foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Strategy& offers comprehensive training and on-the-job development across all levels, supporting your growth through formal programs and informal coaching. You will work in multidisciplinary teams, deepen sector knowledge, and participate in thought leadership and industry initiatives.