Senior Manager - Business Transformation - Business Consulting

Senior Manager - Business Transformation - EY Defence

The opportunity

As our Senior Manager of Business Transformation in EY Defence you’ll lead our high-performing teams in solving the Department of Defence’s most complex challenges and driving business and performance improvement in the most challenging and critical government sector. This role is central to helping Defence implement the National Defence Strategy, requiring an experienced Senior Manager who is Defence-literate, purpose-driven, and capable of forging trust across the national security space.

EY Defence is EY’s dedicated Defence Market Segment, comprising professionals who have chosen to specialise in Defence and National Security. Our team is resourced by individuals with deep experience in Defence’s organisational context and challenges—ready to hit the ground running and deliver real results. With the necessary security clearances and technical skills, EY Defence is equipped to help solve Defence’s hardest problems.

This is a hybrid position based in either in Naarm – Melbourne, Ngambri - Canberra or Warrang – Sydney with regular travel to Ngambri - Canberra. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver strategic transformation programs that improve Defence’s ability to achieve its mission.
• Deliver complex transformation and/or capital investment programs spanning the entire lifecycle - from strategy through to transition into operations
• Contribute to business development and account management activities such as pursuits, proposals and managing key relationships.
• Mentor and uplift the skills of colleagues and contribute to EY’s commitment to strengthening the Australian Public Service.

Skills and attributes for success

• Hands-on experience in projects and programs involving business transformation and/or infrastructure and capital works development and delivery.
• Management consulting experience gained through a Big 4 or boutique consulting firm is highly desirable.
• Capabilities in Portfolio / Program / Project Management, Agile PM delivery, PM technology and digital services, PMO / PM as a service
• Demonstrated leadership in Defence or national security contexts, with the ability to navigate strategic and operational landscapes.

Ideally, you’ll also 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.

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of building long-lasting client relationships.
• Familiarity with Agile, Design Thinking, Lean, and technology-enabled transformation.
• Proven ability to lead proposals, shape business growth strategies, and manage complex project delivery.
• The roles require Security clearances NV1 or NV2 (if you have Baseline clearance- the ability to attain an NV1 quickly) due to the nature of the Federal client work.

What we offer you

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 ey.com/au/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/au/benefits    

• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

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.

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

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