Assistant Manager / Manager - Program and Project Management -Tech Consulting - EY Mauritius

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The opportunity: your next adventure awaits

We currently have career opportunities in our technology consulting team. Our team works to build a better world by transforming businesses through the potential of our people, technology, and innovation. Emerging technologies are transforming all lines of business and requires our customers to embrace these new technological capabilities and see them as new competitive advantages.

We work collaboratively with some of the top executives in institutions of all sizes and scales, helping them create and realize the best solutions for the future of their business. Each project is different, so you’ll need to be able to excel in ambiguous situations and confidently navigate ever-changing circumstances. We will look to you to be a self-starter, have the ability to translate complex information into simple terms, manage teams, and deliver long-term solutions with confidence. On this team, you’ll have the unique opportunity to imagine the future as well as create it, where you can craft ideas and implement them for our clients.

Your Key Responsibilities

Your primary responsibility will be to plan, lead and monitor medium to large programs or projects for our clients in Mauritius or outside Mauritius. This will involve interacting at operational/senior level with client staff, managing multiple projects, and leading teams of EY personnel. You will be stretched to learn about program/project management domains, sometimes as they evolve, work across a broad range of clients in multiple sectors, and deal with complex and demanding issues.

Other responsibilities include:

• Define customised program/project management frameworks for clients considering their industries and context
• Define adapted policies and procedures for program/project management
• Be responsible for the day-to-day management of programs/projects defining and managing scope, budget, timeline, risk and quality amongst others using traditional or agile methodologies
• Maintain project plans, anticipate project risks and create mitigating plans
• Lead project teams consisting of multi-functional, regional and/or virtual groups and directly supervises staff, ensuring the appropriate expectations, principles, structures, tools and responsibilities are in place to deliver the plan and deliver excellence
• Facilitate meetings and committees

To quality for this role, you must have:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, and other related fields. STEM degrees will also be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience (for seniors) and 6 years (for managers).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Microsoft Project
• Worked on technology implementation projects (end-to-end or on key phases)

Skills And Attributes For Success

You will also need to demonstrate the following:

• Maintain internal and external relationships with different stakeholders as required
• Coach team members and support continuous learning
• Keep abreast of emerging trends and topics, and seek learning/training
• Use and follow a flexible and adaptable approach based on our clients’ requirements
• Be open to travel based on a flexible approach

In addition, the following are critical for success:

• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Adaptable to an agile and flexible working style with continuous learning
• Ability to work independently leveraging on EY’s extensive knowledge databases and seeking support where required
• Ability to maintain excellent client relationships and manage expectations
• Maintain high quality outcomes and deliverables underpinned by a keen attention to details
• Build relationships with colleagues across teams (including other EY offices), supporting them and promoting a diverse and collaborative culture
• Adhering to EY’s policies and practices

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Have an industry certification such as Program Management Professional (PgMP), Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2 or other similar certifications
• Knowledge in using project management tools such as Jira

What We Look For

You’ll be a trusted business advisor to our clients, specialising within the Program and Project Management field, so they’ll look to you to ask and answer the questions nobody else has asked yet and then develop and execute an effective service. We are looking for high performing individuals with the passion and commitment to support to grow our practice. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to build a better working world by helping organisations to identify and manage their technology risks whilst simultaneously gaining skills to develop a career in professional services., this role is for you.

What We Offer

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

We offer a competitive remuneration package and:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
   

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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