Director - AI and Data

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. 

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. 

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi  

With your contribution and my contribution, together we will thrive. 

Ko te rourou kei ō ringa I The choice is yours  

We’re looking for a driven, dynamic, experienced, delivery and sales focused Director to join our growing AI & D team in New Zealand.  

We’re looking for someone with strong Consulting experience across several industry’s including but not limited to: Government, Financial Services and Consumer Products. You will have a passion for AI & Data, and you will be instrumental in building relationships, defining and proposing solutions for complex data problems with clients.

Further responsibilities may include: 

• Participate and lead the proposal development across specific focus accounts working closely with other areas of EY.
• Ability to build deep relationships across multiple levels within several industries.
• Understanding how different streams of activity on a single account interlink and how collectively support the client’s business objectives with a focus of an integrated approach to deliver a successful client outcome.
• Develop and maintain contact with stakeholders (internal and external) to organise and lead proposal teams, maximise success and expand the current EY offering.
• Provide professional and strategic leadership regarding best practice sales and delivery approach.

This role can be performed from any of our EY offices across Aotearoa. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

He Rourou Pūmanawa I What we look for 

Ideally, you’ll have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Ability to lead business development with a proven track record of achieving business sales in AI & Data.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and implementing complex business transformation projects that deliver improved customer-focussed and efficient services that lead to ongoing sales activities.
• Superior internal and external stakeholder management skills with the ability to credibly communicate, negotiate and influence strategic outcomes at C- level executives.
• Demonstrated ability to be successful in a fast pace, complex, matrixed environment.

Kuhu mai ki a EY I Come, be a part of EY 

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more. 

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences  www.ey.com/nz/careerdevelopment 

• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.  

• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/nz/benefits      

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. 

He rourou kai kei ō ringa hei tākoha? Tēnā haria mai!    

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today

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