Senior Manager, Transformation Architecture, Energy & Utilities, Belfast.

Location: Belfast

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In Transformation Architecture, we help our clients see their future and define their purpose, and then we design, lead and deliver end-to-end transformations to realise this ambition. The opportunity Ireland’s energy and utilities sector is facing unprecedented change as it transforms to meet global sustainability challenges and ambitious objectives set by government. EY is supporting clients across the sector to navigate these challenges, helping them plan for and deliver a resilient and sustainable future.

This is a leadership opportunity within our growing Energy & Utilities team. You will play a key role in bringing EY’s sustainability and transformation capabilities to clients across the island of Ireland and internationally. Working with some of the sector’s most prominent organisations, you will help clients address complex strategic, operational and transformation challenges. You will develop and strengthen relationships with key client accounts in line with our go-to-market priorities, shape innovative solutions to client challenges and lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering meaningful outcomes.

Your key responsibilities as a Senior Manager in Transformation Architecture include:

• Demonstrate strong commercial experience within the energy sector in Ireland or internationally.
• Build trusted client relationships that drive long-term value and sustainable outcomes.
• Leverage your own network and EY’s network to develop and strengthen client relationships and generate new opportunities.
• Create high-quality client deliverables and act as a subject matter specialist across one or more areas of the energy sector.
• Apply your expertise to shape innovative solutions to complex client challenges.
• Deliver clear and concise communication to internal and external stakeholders, including facilitating workshops and delivering presentations.
• Lead, manage and empower multidisciplinary teams across complex engagements.
• Develop thought leadership that supports business development, engagement delivery and EY’s market profile within the energy sector.
• Build strong internal relationships across service lines and competencies to bring the best of EY’s capabilities to clients.
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to the growth of the practice.
• Drive continuous improvement in business processes and champion quality and risk management across engagements.
• Act as a role model for Quality & Risk Management (Q&RM), ensuring project teams understand and comply with EY standards and guidelines.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Extensive experience within the energy sector in Ireland or internationally, either in industry or with a leading consulting organisation.
• Strong experience delivering complex projects within energy markets.
• A proven track record of leading strategic, business transformation or sustainability‑related programmes within the energy sector.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging with Board and C‑suite executives.
• Demonstrated business development and client relationship management experience.
• Experience leading and developing high‑performing teams.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and strategic thinking capabilities.

Ideally, you’ll also have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Energy policy and regulation.
• Energy market design and modelling.
• Power system operational policy and applications.
• Strategy implementation, including the design of long‑term strategic roadmaps, implementation plans, critical success factors and best‑practice operating models.
• Market analysis and strategic assessments, including identifying growth opportunities, evaluating strategic options and supporting business model transformation.
• Operating Model Design and Development, including current‑state assessments, target operating models and stakeholder‑led design processes.
• Development of business cases and commercial cases to support major investment decisions, policy initiatives or transformation programmes.

What we look for:

• Strong leadership capability and the ability to inspire high‑performing teams.
• Commercial acumen and a growth mindset.
• Intellectual curiosity and a passion for innovation.
• The ability to build trusted relationships and influence senior stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering exceptional client outcomes.
• The ability to provide practical, evidence‑based recommendations that create lasting value.

What we offer:

• A competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance.
• 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.

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