Senior Project & Programme 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. 

   

  Our clients are faced with external pressures on an unprecedented scale. The ability to translate strategy into reality is key to their enhanced business performance. As a Consulting professional, you will be focused on helping them achieve this goal.  

  At EY, we are expanding our Consulting practice and specifically building our Technology Consulting (TC) team. Due to this expansion we are seeking to recruit high achieving Senior Project / Programme Manager to be part of our growing business and to support us in our NextWave Strategy.

  The opportunity

  By joining the Technology Consulting team, you will be helping companies solve a whole range of tasks from the requirement to respond to the ever-changing demands of the market, to applying comprehensive cost reductions and implementing of ERP systems. As part of this growing team, you will also get to help shape the innovative culture that makes EY such a great place to work.

  If you have a keen interest in technology as well as intellectual curiosity and energy, then Technology Consulting could be exactly the right place for you.

   Your key responsibilities

  • Define the project and preparing high-level plan, budget and resource estimates Managing all phases of project delivery from Preparation to Execution to Transition, ensuring stage gate controls and relevant sign offs are in place throughout the project;
  • Managing the delivery of project milestones and deliverables and delivering an outcome that is capable of achieving the benefits defined in the Business Case, at the appropriate level of quality;
  • Ensuring required resources are identified and available to the project, as required;
  • Leading and motivating project team members to ensure a sense of team and a clear understanding of goals and objectives;
  • Identifying and managing Stakeholders, and ensuring regular and timely communications at all levels;
  • Managing Risks and Issues and escalate appropriately;
  • Preparing and maintaining project documentation, including Risk Register, Issue Register, Daily Log, etc.;
  • Managing Change Control procedures and Project Governance and ensuring Project Boards are set up and working effectively;
  • Managing all vendors delivering to the project.
  • Adhere to EY policies, guidelines and standards in relation to Project Management.

  Skills and attributes for success

  • Experience of using Waterfall and Agile methodologies - PRINCE2, SAFe;
  • Strong experience of delivering projects across a wide range of technologies and complex IS landscapes;
  • Experience of all phases of project delivery from Preparation to Execution to Transition, ensuring stage gate controls and relevant sign offs are in place throughout the project;
  • Experience of the delivery of project milestones and deliverables and delivering an outcome that is capable of achieving the benefits defined in the Business Case, at the appropriate level of quality;
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills;
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills;
  • Highly organised planning and time management skills with excellent attention to detail;

  To qualify for the role you must have

  • 10+ years of experience managing medium to large size projects
  • Project Management accreditation - PRINCE2, SAFe
  • Experience of developing process maps, flow charts, user requirements documentation.

  What we look for

  Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator and a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion for technology and making things happen in a dynamic organisation. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

  What working at EY offers

  We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. 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

  About EY

  As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, 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 you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.

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

  Join us in building a better working world. 

  Apply now.