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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.

Role name and description

Assistant Director – To achieve the EY Vision and Tax Service Line business objectives, the Global Tax network and GDS Tax executes projects and initiatives on a periodic basis. As EY aims to achieve effectiveness and efficiency in order to provide sustainable value to our global network and clients, GDS Tax is at the core of EY’s most notable transformation projects.

The GDS Tax Operations team has been established to supplement the PM talent shortage in our global Tax network and within GDS Tax for the efficient and effective delivery of these projects. As a core member within the GDS Tax PMO team, the candidate will work closely with Project Leaders across the organization to design and implement solutions to improve and accelerate the delivery of projects and transformation initiatives

The candidate will be responsible for managing projects (end to end or parts of projects) for internal GDS Tax and wider global network clients.

Candidate will be expected to have experience in managing big budget programs / projects. Role will also include establishing, maintaining, and strengthening client relationships.

The opportunity

When you join EY, you’ll be at the heart of EY’s critical mission to build a better working world by applying your knowledge, skills and experience in assisting clients in meeting their business purposes. You will learn, grow and contribute – building new relationships and discovering the satisfaction that comes through producing high-quality, valued work and advice.

Your key responsibilities

• Contributes as an effective team member and takes accountability for deliverables
• Creates value to clients independently- bringing good project and change management skills and past client experiences
• Deploys consulting best practice knowledge and techniques when undertaking work
• Performs rapid assessment of current landscape for clients and is able to provide insights around hypotheses and solutions
• Spearheads the smooth delivery of the project/program outcomes
• Develops and manages knowledge for use across projects
• EY Tax leadership across geographies
• Engagement teams around the world
• GDS Tax Leadership, Tax Sub service line teams and support function

Skills and attributes for success

• Experience in scoping projects and successfully managing client expectations and requirements
• Experience with process design, including e.g. conducting workshops, interviews, process documentation
• Demonstrates an understanding of, and sensitivity to stakeholders needs
• Good judgment, tact and decision-making ability
• Good systematic and critical thinking skills
• Flexibility to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change
• Significant professional experience – in project and change management. Proven track record as a project manager or change manager on medium scale, complex projects
• Previous experience in managing several project initiatives simultaneously
• Understanding of standard project methodologies re project initiation, current state analysis, future state design, implementation and project transition/close
• Ability to manage ambiguity and the political aspects of change
• Strong project management skills and knowledge
• Ability to build and maintain good working relationship across many different functions and organization levels
• Excellent written, oral and presentation communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience with PMOs
• Experience in coaching and mentoring junior team members
• Ability to work and team with a multitude of different people and different cultures
• Ability to travel, and conduct multi-time zone meetings outside of local business hours
• Strong MS Office skills – Excel, Word, Power Point, Visio and MS Project
• No requirement for sector/industry specialization.
• PMP certification desirable

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A graduate from a recognized a university
• Minimum 7 to 10 Years for experience in similar field

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Possess good systematic skills - detail oriented
• Possess good communication skills, both oral and written

What we look for

We look for candidates with proven capabilities of leading a team. Working closely with clients of People Advisory Services within and outside EY

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• 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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