EY - GDS Consulting - AI - DATA - Project Management - Senior Manager

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

EY GDS – Data and Analytics (D&A) – Senior Manager – Project Management 

As part of our EY-GDS D&A (Data and Analytics) team, we help our clients solve complex business challenges with the help of data and technology. We dive deep into data to extract the greatest value and discover opportunities in key business and functions like Banking, Insurance, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Retail, Manufacturing and Auto, Supply Chain, and Finance.

The opportunity 

We’re looking for Senior Manager with strong technology and data understanding having proven delivery capability and client experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm as well as a part of a growing Data and Analytics team.

Your key responsibilities 

• Lead delivery, maintenance and implementation of data management and data analytics projects and standards to promote optimization and consistency
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects or services on time and within budget, adhering to established project management methodologies. 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, internal teams, and other stakeholders, fostering collaboration and transparency. 
• Contribute to the development of project strategies and plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives. 
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, developing proactive strategies to ensure successful outcomes. 
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members, fostering a positive and high-performing work environment. 
• Monitor project performance, analyse key metrics, and implement corrective actions as needed. 
• Ensure that all project deliverables meet the required quality standards and client expectations. 
• Manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure financial performance aligns with project objectives. 
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance delivery efficiency and effectiveness. 
• Facilitate effective communication between all stakeholders, ensuring clear and timely updates on project progress. 
• Will be responsible to drive client conversations, participate in pre-sales activities, convert and promote EY value proposition in client organization
• Improves EY data engineering capability by tracking emerging technologies; and by evaluating their applicability to business goals and operational requirements

• Knowledge of data management concepts and have proven delivery experience in
  • Building solutions
  • Building capability and handling large teams and
  • Proven thought leadership
• Strong technical and hands on experience in building analytics applications

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Flexible and proactive/self-motivated working style with strong personal ownership of problem resolution, change management and client influencing skills
• Excellent communicator (written and verbal formal and informal).
• Ability to multi-task under pressure and work independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a team player and enjoy working in a cooperative and collaborative team environment.
• Adaptable to new technologies and standards.
• 12-14 years of experience in the industry with at least 5 years in a delivery leader role

Ideally, you’ll also have 

• Strong Program management skills
• Client management skills
• Solutioning skills
• Influencing skills

What we look for 

• People with project management and technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment

What working at EY offers 

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• 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

EY | Building a better working world 

 
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.