Ey Parthenon Strategy Senior / Manager - Smart Cities jobs at Ey in Lebanon, Beirut

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Master’s degree (MBA -Supply Chain/ Operations) from Tier-1 institutes

• Approximately 3-9 years of experience in supply chain environment
• Deep knowledge and implementation experience in one or more of the specific areas of expertise: demand planning, supply planning, sales and operations Planning / Integrated Business Planning (S&OP/ IBP), production planning and scheduling
• Supply Chain process expertise in one or more of the following industries: Consumer Products, Life Sciences, Hitech and Electronics, Industrial Products, Process Industries (such as Chemicals, Oil & Gas)
• Preferable expertise with tools like Kinaxis, o9, OMP, Aera or SAP IBP in one or more of the above functional areas

Your key responsibilities

You will be responsible for managing one, or more, high-performing engagement teams at an senior executive level within the practice and the firm. You can expect to work with high-level client personnel to analyze, evaluate, and enhance specific functional areas within your specialized area of supply chain.

• Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge in your functional area of overall supply chain planning. Demonstrate ability to quickly learn new processes and review new offerings that may assist the current customer base.
• Deliver high-quality work within expected timeframes and on budget. Report progress, proactively identify risk and ensure internal and external stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.
• Build relationships internally with on shore counterparts, and with client personnel focused on delivering quality client services. Strive to assist our clients by driving deep business insights and identifying additional areas of opportunity.
• Understand EY, its service lines, and capabilities and continually evaluate incorporation of those capabilities to drive additional client value.

What we look for

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.

Your key responsibilities

As an experienced Startegy specialist, you will be a key participant in work streams and engagements as you translate client needs into project tasks and deliverables. You will work closely with clients to define the objective and scope of the engagements and deliverables in consultation with your seniors. You will spend most of your time working on projects such as long-term strategy roadmaps, growth strategy, market entry & expansion strategy, go-to-market strategy, business-wide digital transformation projects, commercial due diligence, and greenfield projects.

Skills and attributes for success

In this role, you should be able to:

• Develop business strategies using tools such as market analysis, customer research, macroeconomic forecasting, and portfolio optimization.

• Review transaction rationale and/or deal documents to identify critical business issues and risks relating to a proposed transaction.

• Collect, analyze, and translate large amounts of qualitative and quantitative data into realistic plans, goals, and actionable.

• Collaborate and motivate junior team members with diverse skills and backgrounds.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• A bachelor's degree from a top-ranking school/college with outstanding academic performance.

• A minimum of 3-6 years of work experience, within consulting or strategy-related work in Digital Strategy, IoT, Emerging Technologies, Smart City(s), eMobility, Sustainability and/or Energy Transition.

• Working on ‘big picture’ strategy projects with exposure to Digital Strategy, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).

• Strong drive and willingness to learn and apply technologies such as IoT, Blockchain, Cloud Computing & AI to address and solve complex business challenges.

• Ability to make detailed assessments of industries, products, markets, competitors and customers to identify risks and opportunities.

• Prior strategy consulting or in-house strategy experience with a particular focus on client advisory or strategic planning within a professional services or similar environment.

• Willingness and ability to work remotely and to travel within the MENA region, when necessary (approximately 25-75% of time).

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• MBA or Masters from a top tier business school.

• Fluency in Arabic, both written and spoken.

What we look for

We are interested in highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization.

What we offer
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• 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 worldneeds.

• Diverse and inclusive culture:You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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.

Technical Excellence

• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex accounting issues and provide strategic solutions for clients. Experience in conducting thorough research and creating detailed reports to support client needs.

Qualification

• Bachelor of Commerce
• Master of Commerce

Experience

• Financial Analysis (3+ years)

People with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions. We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful, and able to sustain positive energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach.If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

To support the significant growth of our Technology Risk service in MENA, EY is looking to hire highly qualified resources. Specifically, as part of this job posting, we are looking for a Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager. Working across many different industries, this role will be responsible for executing and leading IT and cybersecurity projects. It is all about listening to our clients, asking the better questions, and supporting them in areas where there are no off-the-shelf solutions.

Your key responsibilities

An existing track record of successful engagement delivery in Technology Risk is expected of all candidates for this role. A Big 4 background or comparable consulting experience is highly advantageous. A broad background across IT and Cybersecurity is expected with specific experience in the following areas:

• Expertise in Risk and Governance Frameworks, including IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL, NIST), ISO 27001 standards, information security principles, policy development, and risk assessment.
• Proficiency in IT Systems Audit, encompassing planning, execution, audit methodologies, complex IT environment evaluation, control weakness identification, and effective communication of findings.
• Comprehensive knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), covering ITGCs, ITACs, SOX requirements, supporting financial audits with IT expertise, and strong liaison skills with financial auditors.
• Good understanding around the application systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics and operating systems and databases.
• Strong understanding of Business Continuity Planning (BCP), including BCP/DRP principles, business impact analyses, recovery strategy development, and plan testing.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, including common threats, vulnerabilities, basic principles, and contributions to cybersecurity discussions.
• General Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, presentation, project management, organizational, leadership, client service, and business development skills.

Skills and attributes for success

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or in a related field.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor) are preferred.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in IT audit, information security, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of ITGC/ITAC, information security frameworks, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Building a better working world

Your key responsibilities

As a Gen AI Specialist within the strategy consulting practice, you will lead complex, high-impact AI initiatives, driving innovation in strategy engagement delivery and aligning stakeholders to deliver meaningful outcomes.Collaborating with strategy practitioners and AI technology experts, you will define an AI product vision, prioritize AI product roadmaps, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver AI led solutions that can bring tangible results to the engagements. Leveraging your AI expertise, your role will consist of leading the design-thinking of AI solutions for some of our top industry-leading clients willing to embark on new AI transformation journeys, while developing meaningful reusable Gen AI and Agentic AI solutions for your EY-P colleagues. You will support with designing and building MVPs - Minimum Viable Products, in alignment with the our goals.

Qualification and Experience:

• An MBA from a top tier business school or Masters from a top-ranking university.

• At least 2+ years of work experience, building digital products with strong product management toolkit, leading cross-functional teams in agile set-up across the full product development lifecycle.
• A previous experience with a top consulting firm with strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to engage effectively with both client and EY senior leadership
• Proficiency in working with UI/UX, RAG, APIs, and AI agents to develop and implement scalable AI solutions
• Familiarity with large group data management policies and know-how on how to appropriately manage firm data
• Expertise in all aspects of AI product development lifecycle and adjacent topics such as personas and user journeys
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong understanding of AI, ML and LLM products is preferred
• Proficiency in the English and Arabic language, both in writing and verbally, in a professional environment
• Effective organization, time management with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines
• Willingness and ability to travel within the MENA region, when necessary (approximately 25-50% of time)

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• 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.
• Innovation with AI: We’ll work with you on the opportunity to design innovative AI solutions that will shape the future of our consulting industry.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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.

Your key responsibilities

As an experienced Startegy specialist, you will be a key participant in work streams and engagements as you translate client needs into project tasks and deliverables. You will work closely with clients to define the objective and scope of the engagements and deliverables in consultation with your seniors. You will spend most of your time working on projects such as long-term strategy roadmaps, growth strategy, market entry & expansion strategy, go-to-market strategy, business-wide digital transformation projects, commercial due diligence, and greenfield projects.

Skills and attributes for success

In this role, you should be able to:

• Develop business strategies using tools such as market analysis, customer research, macroeconomic forecasting, and portfolio optimization.

• Review transaction rationale and/or deal documents to identify critical business issues and risks relating to a proposed transaction.

• Collect, analyze, and translate large amounts of qualitative and quantitative data into realistic plans, goals, and actionable.

• Collaborate and motivate junior team members with diverse skills and backgrounds.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• A bachelor's degree from a top-ranking school/college with outstanding academic performance.

• A minimum of 3-6 years of work experience, within consulting or strategy-related work in Digital, Emerging Technologies, Smart City, eMobility, Sustainability and/or Energy Transition.

• Working on ‘big picture’ strategy projects with exposure to Digital Strategy, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).

• Strong drive and willingness to learn and apply technologies such as IoT, Blockchain, Cloud Computing & AI to address and solve complex business challenges.

• Ability to make detailed assessments of industries, products, markets, competitors and customers to identify risks and opportunities.

• Prior strategy consulting or in-house strategy experience with a particular focus on client advisory or strategic planning within a professional services or similar environment.

• Willingness and ability to work remotely and to travel within the MENA region, when necessary (approximately 25-75% of time).

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• MBA or Masters from a top tier business school.

• Fluency in Arabic, both written and spoken.

What we look for

We are interested in highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization.

What we offer
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• 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 worldneeds.

• Diverse and inclusive culture:You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily HR administration tasks for clients
• Maintain personnel files of the employees and employee records in the internal HR system of the clients
• Support clients' employees on payroll and HR administration matters
• Processing clients’ payroll
• Participate in trainings and keep yourself updated with the changes in the labor and social security legislation
• Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures

What skills and knowledge are required:

• University degree of Economics/Accounting/HR
• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant work experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Bulgarian and English
• Very good computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Strong analytical, teamwork and organizational skills
• Experience with specialized HR and payroll software systems would be an advantage

What we offer you:

• Because of the team – EY people are bright, friendly and energetic
• Because of the company – EY is a very well recognized and proven international and local brand in the field of professional services
• Because of YOU – You will develop your personal and business skills by working on challenging projects with some of the most well-known companies, as well as through our extensive learning and development programs.