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EY GDS Consulting – Associate Director, Strategy:

About Global Delivery Services

Global Delivery Services refers to EY's worldwide network of service delivery centers. The GDS team plays an important role in EY’s strategy by ensuring effective support to EY’s growth agenda.

Our journey started in 2002 with approximately 200 people. Today we stand at 80,000+ professionals in ten locations around the world. We operate in Argentina, China, Hungary, India, Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom.

Client service is focused on providing Consulting, Assurance, Tax, Strategy & Transactions, and Knowledge support to our clients around the world. The teams enable account teams worldwide to provide seamless, high-quality, value-added support, helping deliver exceptional client service.

Enablement Services provides cost-effective, high-skilled, and innovative services to support EY’s global and local enablement teams. Markets, BMC, AWS, Finance and Accounting, Risk Management, Procurement, People Shared Services, IT Service Delivery and IT Global Infrastructure services, are among the services offered by Enablement Services.

Our innovation specialists serve the GDS Client Service and Enablement Services teams, along with Service Lines, Core Business Services and Sectors. The team brings the desired environment, technologies and skilled teams together for facilitation, rapid prototyping and innovative thinking. The competencies offered include analytics, digital, user experience, mobile technology, infrastructure, Microsoft technologies and open innovation.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Associate Director (Senior Manager) to join our GDS Consulting Strategy team to oversee and coordinate multiple strategic projects to ensure they align with the EY’s goals and objectives. This role involves working closely with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders to drive the successful execution of strategic initiatives.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the execution of strategic programs, supporting leadership initiatives, assist in business strategy formulation and planning, business data analysis, etc.
• Work as a project / program manager for large business transformation projects with cross functional teams - establishing the project framework, including defining the project scope, objectives, and deliverables, developing a comprehensive project plan that includes timelines, milestones, and resource allocation
• Maintaining regular communication with stakeholders, providing updates on project progress, risks, and issues. Preparing and presenting status reports to senior management and other stakeholders
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders in the organisation, understanding stakeholder needs and expectations, and ensuring that they are met 
• Manage day to day relationship and operating rhythm with the strategy competencies across EY regions to understand their business and client delivery requirements and deliver on expectations
• Assume accountability for delivering exceptional quality artefacts that align with business and client requirements
• Balancing Agile and traditional project management methodologies to fit the project / program and business environment
• Focus on building capability in the team as well as building strong relationships among GDS strategy and other country strategy teams 

Skills and attributes for success

The candidate is expected to have at least 15+ years of relevant experience in the following functional areas:

• Project Management Skills: Strong project management skills, including the ability to develop comprehensive project plans, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Proficiency in both Agile and traditional project management methodologies
• Proficiency in project management tools and software. Knowledge and proficiency in Data visualization like Tableau, Power BI would be an added advantage
• Stakeholder Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, understanding their needs, and ensuring their expectations are met.Ability to manage senior stakeholder relationships at the CXO, Partner, or Functional Head level.
• Communication Skills: Impeccable communication skills are vital for effectively managing projects. This includes the ability to convey project goals, updates, and issues clearly to all stakeholders
• Analytical Skills: Strong structured problem solving and analysis skills, analyze business issues and challenges, supporting the right decision-making process
• Risk Management: Identifying potential project risks, proactive escalations and developing mitigation strategies
• Strategic Thinking: Strategic and client-centric mindset, keeping the user’s priorities and business goals as objectives. Ability to alternate between operations and overall business objectives with a growth mindset
• Thrives in a VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) working environment.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Flair for troubleshooting issues and finding creative solutions to drive the team and clients’ agendas forward
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Education & Experience

• 12-15 years of experience in program / project management, change management /Corporate strategy
• MBA or equivalent (Post Graduate Diploma) from a top tier B-School/ or reputed university
• Experience in consulting or a related industry
• PMP or other relevant certifications (not mandatory)
• Experience in client facing consulting roles is not mandatory but highly desirable
• Acumen for stakeholder management with ability to work with a diverse range of teams from various geographies
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Power point

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

• Our Commitment: As a commitment, we persistently endeavour to embody our values, fulfil our purpose, and champion inclusiveness. Our dedication is to cultivate EY into an environment where diverse perspectives are celebrated, creating a supportive atmosphere for individuals to authentically be themselves and contribute their utmost.
• Professional Development: From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe in continuous learning. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership roles, and connect and grow through mentorship.
• People and Culture: In our dynamic workplace, diversity, equity, and inclusiveness are ingrained in our culture. We're united by a commitment to create an environment where every individual's differences are valued, practices are equitable, fostering a sense of belonging. Our shared values include integrity, respect, teaming, inclusiveness, energy, enthusiasm, courage to lead, and building relationships based on doing the right thing.
• Benefits: Embark on a transformative career journey with us and indulge in a suite of premium benefits, encompassing exclusive health and wellness packages, enticing rewards, and cutting-edge learning opportunities that empower you to continually grow and excel in your professional and personal development.
• How to Apply: If you are passionate to join us and are aligned with our commitment to building a better working world, we invite you to apply by completing our user-friendly form with personal and professional information and by providing your consent to data privacy.

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