Business Transformation Delivery - Senior Consultant - Project and Program Management

The opportunity

Being part of a dynamic, growing organization offers an exciting career path full of opportunity. EY’s Consulting Services is a $4+ billion global practice, with 18,000+ professionals. Our Consulting team takes a strategic approach to helping clients define, transform and sustain leading performance.  

Within Consulting, our Business Transformation team works with senior executives on their most pressing challenges to deliver tangible results.

We are looking for accomplished, creative individuals who bring rigor, passion and practicality to our growing team across four areas of focus:

• Transformation: Helping client organizations conceive of and drive meaningful transformation across the enterprise, leading with industry expertise and the full breadth of EY capabilities
• Business Design: Evolving client engagement across all aspects of next generation marketing, sales and service
• Experience Design: Assisting our clients in reimagining, designing and deploying valuable human experiences
• Transformation Delivery: Leading large, complex, programs that require specialized discipline and expertise

We currently are seeking Senior Consultants in our Business Consulting, Business Transformation Delivery practice, specializing in Project and Program Management. Our team is focused on providing project/program delivery consulting support within the Transformation Delivery practice, with an understanding of accepted project management practices and a view of the full project delivery lifecycle, including but not limited to planning, scheduling, procurement, cost and commercial management, contract administration and management, project controls, project performance monitoring and reporting. The position will involve working on a wide variety of projects with colleagues in the Transformation Delivery team and across the firm.

 
Your key responsibilities

• As a Senior Consultant an important part of your role will be to actively establish, maintain, and strengthen internal and external relationships. 
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of complex strategy concepts. 
• Deliver quality services. Value and model excellent client service by establishing goals and implementation plans to achieve high quality deliverables and within expected timeframes. Monitor progress, manage risk and confirm key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with client management. Focus on deliverables and client business priorities. Manage expectations of service. Understand the client's industry and recognize key performance drivers and business trends.
• Demonstrate levels of technical and professional knowledge and quickly assimilate new knowledge. Keep up to date with current developments and trends in consulting services capabilities and industry knowledge.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Strong analytical mindset in terms of taking abstract questions and issues and structuring them into manageable, specific work streams
• Demonstrated consistency in values, principles, and work ethic
• Strong project management skills 
• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines
• Ability to learn and adapt to new scenarios and circumstances
• Willingness to travel: while the successful candidate will be based in their home office location, they may be required to travel both within and outside of Canada

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Applied Science, Business or a relevant field
• Preferably a post graduate degree or relevant professional designation (MBA or MSC are preferred)
• Pursuing project management, program management, agile certifications including PgMP, PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2, Six Sigma or a professional designation such as Engineer in Training
• Experience with and/or certified in PM tools (e.g. Primavera P6, Microsoft Enterprise Project Management, Planview)
• A minimum of 2-6 years’ experience in industry or with a professional services firm along with a successful track record supporting in the deliver of capital projects or programs

What we look for

 
We are looking for passionate leaders who enjoy solving complex challenges with clients, can work in a fast paced environment, collaborate effectively with colleagues and challenge the status quo. If you have a genuine desire to help businesses achieve their full potential, this role is for you.

 
What we offer

 
At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Diversity and Inclusion at EY 

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.