Assistant Director - Strategic Initiatives Program Manager

Job Description

Job Summary: The Strategic Initiatives (SI) team supports EY Knowledge to help EY win and deliver in the market by continuously bringing a challenger mindset and strategic influence to elevate and accelerate large scale, cross-functional programs aligned to EY Knowledge and NextWave priorities. The team s key objectives are: Acting as a strategic partner to EY Knowledge leaders and stakeholders to deliver transformational objectives from ideation through implementation Delivering high impact and transformational business initiatives and digital first, high-quality products aligned to Next Wave priorities Providing a holistic lens of all change and transformation catalysts impacting the organization and managing for harmonized, strategically aligned transformation Leading and delivering cross functional transformation programs across EY Knowledge bringing specialised programmatic planning and rigor The Strategic Initiatives Program Manager is responsible for project execution and delivery for a portfolio of moderate to complex projects/programs aligned to EY s Next Wave Strategy and EY Knowledge Priorities. This role includes, but is not limited to a focus on the following areas of responsibilities:Providing project management support to programs identified by the EY Knowledge Senior leaders as strategic initiatives programs Collaborating with senior leadership and engaged EY Knowledge sponsors on the scope and business purpose of each strategic initiative supported Provide timely reporting and milestone tracking for all strategic initiatives programs to share progress, demonstrate impact and escalate concerns and risks promptly. Provide guidance, support and insights that require in-depth knowledge of the business such as services and clients, technical topics, operational processes, executive decision-making within areas of expertise This position is a member of the EY Knowledge Strategy, Talent and Operations team and is expected to actively contribute to team meetings, leading practice sharing and collaboration.Purpose of the Job:

• Manage a portfolio of moderate to complex projects, including new technology or process deployments, people and talent changes, and the development and deployment of continuous improvement initiatives
• Create and develop project/program scope and schedules. Plan and assign resources to associated tasks and deliverables as appropriate
• Responsible for managing project resources, communications and cost management of projects/programs
• Consult on and present recommendations to senior managers on solutions and influence final decisions
• Leverage understanding of complex workflow of operations to consult on well-conceived suggestions for improvement
• Create, develop and facilitate the implementation of solutions across teams requiring ongoing working relationships at varying levels and across various teams in EY Knowledge to ensure transition to business as usual ownership is smotth
• Explain and address difficult issues and works to establish consensus; communicate issues and status reports to leadership and/or stakeholders.
• Raise required needs and decisions regarding the allocation of resources to meet changing project/program needs.
• Develop procedures and coordinate activities within project/program team, including resource/vendor selection and management. This may include working directly with suppliers both internal and external.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and leaders (i.e. EY Knowledge, technology, finance, etc.)
• Responsible for developing, socializing and refining strategies to support key business drivers
• Identify opportunities to team with relevant EY Knowledge colleagues on activities and programs

Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities:

• Understands EY Next Wave Strategy and supports key knowledge strategic initiatives alignment to them
• Understands the firm s go-to-market strategy and service delivery models, how core business services support business lines, and how knowledge enables exceptional client service and high performing teams.
• Understands and applies knowledge of the firm s business, organizational structure and operations to effectively identify opportunities to support the firm s strategy and key initiatives
• Manages moderate to complex projects that require the ability to create and implement timelines related to project deliverables, assign tasks and follow up on their completion and manage sponsor/customer expectations of the outcome of the deliverable
• Applies process and technology enablement knowledge to analyses and problem solving

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• Transformational Leadership
• Demonstrates transformational personal leadership, demonstrating cultural awareness to facilitate working in global teams and groups
• Ability to identify strategic opportunities and effectively negotiate and influence the actions and decisions of others to bring focus and alignment to critical strategic issues
• Demonstrated success in building internal and external relationships across levels and functions, working as a strategic partner to bring the best of EY Knowledge and EY to the table, actively demonstrating gravitas, a challenger mindset, independence and confidentiality

Project Management

• Consistently applies appropriate project management rigour and governance discipline
• Is recognized for in-depth knowledge and breadth of experience with project management best practices, methods, standards, enablers and tools, and is able to coach others in project management
• Delivers strong project and time management, organizational and communication skills-oral and written

People Transformation

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of Change management .and people change principles
• Ability to shape and deliver organisation design & implementation
• Brings experience in people transformation standards and methods

Technology Transformation

• Demonstrates experience in technology change implementation, bringing experience in technology transformation standards and methods
• Brings experience of agile and waterfall development methods
• Demonstrates a digital first mindset and awareness of data & analytics
• Process Transformation
• Brings experience in process transformation standards and methods
• Demonstrates high standards of process documentation

Other Attributes

• Demonstrates innovative thinking, able to handle multiple projects and initiatives with competing priorities
• Understanding of the business, demonstrates commercial acumen using language that presents knowledge activities in the context of business objectives

Supervision Responsibilities:

• Works independently with minimal guidance, prioritizes own deadlines; delegates tasks to others
• Escalates complex issues with recommendations to project sponsors and/or leadership
• May act as a counselor/supervisor to others; may provide coaching/development and direction to other less experienced team members

Other Requirements:

• Overtime will be required throughout the year and will vary based on volume of work
• Travel may be required from time to time to complete assignments and meet with organizational leaders and stakeholders
• Flexibility in working hours to accommodate multiple time zones as needed

Job Requirements:Education:

• Bachelor s degree and/or equivalent work experience

Experience:

• 7+ years of related work experience

Certification Requirements:

• PMI PMP (or equivalent) preferred

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