Senior Technology and Project Management Consultant - Uganda

Who We Are:

We are over 400,000 people spread out in 728 offices in 150 countries, organized into 28 Regions and three geographical areas with a powerful network of more than 1 million alumni. At EY, we are committed to doing our part in building a better working world. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

As a global leader in assurance, tax, consulting, transactions and strategy, we’re using the finance products, expertise, and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving our people the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. With a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2025 a reality.

The Opportunity:

As a Technology and Project Management Consultant in our Technology Consulting team, you will be responsible for design and delivery of technology projects and helping clients to realise the value they can obtain from their IT investments. As part of a high-performing team, you’ll deliver exceptional client service by providing advice on how technology enablement, digital transformation and enterprise intelligence contribute to performance improvement, as well as how IT can act as a multiplier during major program transformations. Additionally, you will follow project standards within established timeframes and at defined quality levels, and ensure projects are completed according to schedule and client specifications. This position is client-facing and requires travel to client sites, as per client requirements.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities as a Technology and Project Management Consultant will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Be involved in IT transformation projects: contribute to technology system implementations (PMO, change management, process design, parameterization, test management, migration, training)
• Gathering requirements and drafting technical specifications
• Monitor project progress, manage risk, and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.
• Interact with clients to provide them insights and possibilities within their domain to help shape and craft their transformation journeys and to determine the project requirements and needs analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals for clients in accordance with pre-defined standards and procedures.
• Establish and/or assist client with controls based on client’s business practices and processes; recommend best practices; review setup with clients and gain client acceptance.
• Assess and report risks during project and participate in the development and implementation of mitigation plans.
• Communicate project scope, status, and risks to all stakeholders.
• Record accurate and timely accounting of time spent on project related activities.
• Follow established project, departmental, company procedures and quality standards.
• Follow established project management standards.
• Provide activities related to the management of assigned implementation projects to bring the project to a timely close and transition the client appropriately.
• Complete post-implementation tasks in a timely manner.
• Update internal documentation as applicable.

Required minimum experience / education:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related technology field
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in technology project management
• Client facing service experience required.
• Experience with various project management tools and methods preferred
• Demonstrates understanding of scope, schedule and planning, understanding of time management, resource management cost management. Possesses good project management skills
• Experience of working in large programs of work
• Experience creating, executing, and amending project plans for large, complex projects
• Experience applying formal project management methodologies and disciplines to manage large, complex projects
• Experience with Core Banking Transformation programs will be an added advantage
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) / PMBOK / PRINCE 2 / Project Management Professional (PMP) will be an added advantage
• Exposure to core transformation journeys at a variety of levels (management, design, implementation) will be an added advantage

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Excellent knowledge of Project Management Processes/ Project Controls
• Knowledge of IT governance formulation and team management
• Some knowledge of IT risk management, IT standards and policies formulation
• Presentation and Facilitation Skills
• System Development Life Cycle (Waterfall, Agile)
• Innovative thinker

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for appropriately qualified and talented people with the following attributes:

• • You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset: What you know matters, but the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We are looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
  • You are curious and purpose driven: We are looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.
  • You are inclusive: We are looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusivity to build safety and trust.

What’s in it for you?

• Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs.
• Broaden your horizons by working in highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds — both professionally and culturally.
• Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.
• Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients, and society, building a better working world, together.
• Opportunity to learn businesses in multiple sectors and geographies.

What you are required to do:

You are required to upload the following to our online recruitment system:

• Updated resume
• A cover letter articulating your attributes and competences and why you are suitable for the role.
• Academic qualification documents including certificates, transcripts and/or pass slips for your university degree, professional qualification (if any), A level and O Level or the equivalent thereof.

What you can expect:

• • Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in the evaluation phase. Please check your email regularly for updates. As the opportunity is limited, early application is an advantage.
  • Only applications submitted via our online recruitment system will be considered.

• If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please apply as soon as possible.

The deadline for applying is 9th March 2026. 

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EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today. Equal Opportunity: EY is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.