Senior Manager, Transformation Delivery, Business Consulting, Belfast and Derry/Londonderry

If you are looking to join a dynamic and diverse team delivering large-scale transformation programme consultancy services, come and talk to EY’s Transformation Delivery team about the opportunities we can offer you. To continue the successful growth of our TD team within EY’s Consulting practice, we are looking for experienced, motivated people who have previously worked in programme and project management, business or digital transformation roles, either in industry or in a client-side advisory role to join our team.

Our TD team sits within the Business Consulting pillar of EY’s Consulting practice. With a clear purpose of ‘building a better working world’, EY’s TD team is committed to delivering exceptional client services across a range of sectors across the Island of Ireland. Our approach to delivering exceptional programme/project management and transformation services is underpinned by three defining features:

• Providing transformation and project management capability to help clients deliver projects and programmes that generate real business value.
• Working with diverse clients across sectors including government, energy, utilities, transport, education, consumer products, and retail.
• Collaborating with EY teams to bring comprehensive consultancy services to our clients.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Managing and delivering large-scale transformation programmes and projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Leading major project activities, including business process design, testing, and end-user training involving cross-functional stakeholders.
• Building valued relationships with external clients and internal peers, developing a portfolio of high-impact business opportunities.
• Ensuring high-quality work delivery by EY teams, maintaining our global brand and reputation.
• Serving as a subject matter expert in relevant areas, shaping services for clients.
• Leading presentations and proposals for complex projects, providing insights for bids and proposals.
• Creating innovative insights for clients, adapting methods to operational and cultural needs, and contributing to thought leadership.
• Driving improvements through engagement and account-level Quality & Risk Management initiatives.

Internal Responsibilities:

• Supporting client account management activities, including recruitment, financial management, and risk management.
• Building relationships to generate new business opportunities.
• Leading and supporting presentations and proposals for complex projects.
• Communicating effectively with senior management and motivating teams.
• Understanding EY’s services and identifying opportunities to serve clients better.
• Fostering internal relationships within Consulting and other service lines.
• Supporting team development, including coaching, mentoring, and performance reviews.
• Participating in recruitment, training, and retention initiatives.
• Following workplace policies and procedures.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Experience in management consulting or similar advisory roles in industry or public sector.
• Over 8 years of project management experience with large projects and transformation programmes, including planning, resource management, and benefits realization.
• Experience as a client-facing project manager using waterfall methodologies across relevant sectors.
• Agile certifications such as Professional Scrum Master / Product Owner, SAFe Scrum Master / Product Owner are preferred.
• Multidisciplinary experience including project management, business process design, testing, and training.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with a track record in managing complex stakeholder programmes.
• Knowledge of project governance and change management principles.
• Professional qualifications like PRINCE2 or PMP are desirable.
• Interest in process improvement, agile methodologies, and business case development.
• You must have full work rights in Ireland to be considered.

What EY offers:

• Continuous learning to develop your skills.
• Success defined by you, with tools and flexibility to make an impact.
• Transformative leadership development and coaching.
• Diverse and inclusive culture that embraces your authentic self.

If you meet these criteria, please contact us promptly. The exceptional EY experience is yours to build. Apply now.