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Transformation Architecture and Delivery_ Senior Consultant

You’ll contribute to the design and delivery of business and solution architecture frameworks, product management approaches, and value realization structures. Your work will support the implementation of transformation offices (TMO, VMO, EPMO) and help clients optimize performance across workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Consultant, you will:

• Support the setup and operation of transformation management structures (TMO, VMO, EPMO).
• Collaborate with client and EY teams to design and deliver business and solution architecture frameworks.
• Contribute to product and program road mapping, maturity assessments, and value tracking.
• Assist in managing project timelines, budgets, and quality standards using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support the implementation of innovative solutions.
• Participate in the delivery of complex technical initiatives and transformation programs.
• Travel as needed to support client engagements.

Skills and Attributes for Success

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

Core Competencies

• Strategic Transformation leadership, including TMO/PMO oversight, Agile Program Management (SAFe, Scrum), and end-to-end delivery.
• Expertise in Risk and Resource Management across workstreams and organizational levels.
• Proven experience in operating model design, governance model development, and change management transformation.
• Strong capabilities in business case development, ideation and storytelling, advanced data modeling, and value realization.
• Budget ownership and maintenance for projects exceeding $1M.
• Technology strategy and implementation, including AI, LLM, RPA, and ERP (SAP/Cloud) integration.
• Advanced knowledge of performance management, process improvement, portfolio strategy, cost optimization, and technology deployment.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams as a workstream lead, deliverable owner, and mentor.
• Skilled in C-Suite advisory, executive communications, and facilitating organizational workshops or large-scale presentations.
• Ability to manage tasks and workstreams independently or as part of a team.
• Builds strong relationships across EY practices and with client stakeholders.

Strategic & Analytical Attributes

• Technical proficiency combined with strong business acumen, with a focus on quality and risk management.
• Initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Experience with tools and techniques used in transformation delivery.
• Data-driven decision-making with a results-focused and innovative mindset.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership presence with concise and effective communication skills.
• Proactive problem solver with a curious, growth-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrates agility, adaptability, and thrives in collaborative, large-team environments.
• Flexible storytelling tailored to diverse audiences.
• Deep market and industry knowledge to inform strategic decisions.

To Qualify, You Must Have

• A bachelor’s degree (required); advanced degree is a plus.
• At least 2 years of client facing consulting experience, preferably in a professional services or management consulting firm, or similar environment with comparable experience in industry sector noted below.
• Exposure to business process documentation and enhancements and solution architecture, product and portfolio management, and program delivery.
• Experience supporting transformation initiatives. For example;
• TMO/EPMO setup and operations
• Familiarity with change management and delivery methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and digital fluency.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel (estimated at 60–80%).

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• A degree in Computer Systems, Engineering, Economics, or Business.

• ERP or AI/Data Fabric implementations or central data office experience

• Certifications such as PMP, Six Sigma, or Agile-related credentials.
• Sector experience in industries such as Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT), Private Equity (PE), Industrials and Energy, including Oil, Gas and Chemicals and Power and Utilities (P&U), Media & Entertainment, Consumer and Health including Health, Life Sciences, or Consumer Products and Retail
• Experience supporting pursuit efforts and contributing to RFP responses.
• Experience in professional services client-facing consulting
• Effective stakeholder engagement skills.

What We Look For

We’re looking for collaborative, curious professionals who bring structure, creativity, and insight to transformation programs. Success in this role requires a balance of analytical thinking, delivery focus, and relationship-building. If you’re ready to grow your consulting career while helping clients achieve meaningful outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.

Our EPM team combines deep financial planning expertise with modern technology solutions to solve our clients’ most pressing challenges. You’ll guide clients through the complexities of Enterprise Performance Management—from redesigning FP&A processes to implementing technology-enabled planning, budgeting, and forecasting solutions. Our Advisory Seniors help clients transform their financial planning capabilities, optimize decision-making processes, and build scalable frameworks that drive organizational performance.

This is a high-growth practice area with significant opportunities for career development and skill expansion, ideal for FP&A professionals looking to expand into consulting or consultants seeking to deepen their financial planning expertise.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Manager, you’ll lead the delivery of sophisticated FP&A and EPM solutions that align with client strategic objectives. You’ll own budget management, oversee end-to-end project execution, and drive measurable outcomes while cultivating deep client relationships. You will oversee complex financial processes and projects, providing leadership and direction to teams and managers. You will be accountable for building client relationships, driving revenue generation, and ensuring the successful delivery of engagements. This role presents opportunities to solve complex problems, drive thought leadership, and innovate within the organization.

• Lead the effective management and delivery of financial processes, solutions, and projects.
• Ensure a focus on quality and risk management while driving continuous process improvement.
• Guide teams and supervise others to deliver complex technical initiatives.

• Provide deep insight and guidance to teams, driving performance and innovation.
• Build and manage client relationships to support business growth.

Skills and attributes for success

To excel as a Senior Manager, you must possess advanced analytical skills, strategic vision, and the ability to lead teams across multiple activities. Your impact will be felt through your ability to solve complex problems, drive innovation, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

• Deep understanding of FP&A processes, financial modeling, and business partnering
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex transformation projects on time and on budget
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect finance processes to strategic outcomes
• Proven success building lasting client relationships and driving commercial outcomes
• Excellent communication skills—able to translate financial concepts for diverse business audiences
• Flexibility to travel as client engagements require
• Demonstrate expertise in financial planning and analytics through analysis and knowledge of best practices.
• Lead teams and provide direction across multiple activities.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to drive innovation.
• Exhibit commercial acumen and a global mindset.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business)
• Minimum 7 years of combined industry and consulting experience in financial planning and analysis, with expertise in:
• Strategic planning, long-range planning, and annual operating planning (AOP)
• Budgeting, forecasting, and rolling forecast processes
• Financial modeling and scenario analysis
• Management reporting and business performance analysis
• Capital planning and investment analysis
• Strong FP&A functional background from corporate finance roles (Manager, Senior Manager, or Director level preferred)
• Consulting or advisory experience implementing FP&A transformations, process improvements, or EPM solutions
• Proven track record translating business challenges into improved planning and decision-making processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities—able to deconstruct complex issues and leverage financial data to drive insights
• Experience working with EPM platforms is a plus, such as: Anaplan, Oracle EPM Cloud (PBCS, ePBCS, FCCS), OneStream, Tagetik, or similar solutions
• Understanding of how these tools enable FP&A processes is valued
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with executive presence
• Willingness to travel to meet client needs

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Industry experience: FP&A, Financial Planning, Strategic Finance, or Corporate Finance roles in operating companies
• Consulting experience: Advisory, implementation, or transformation consulting in finance functions
• Both perspectives allow you to understand client pain points while delivering practical, sustainable solutions
• CPA, CFA, or MBA credentials
• Experience across multiple industries (e.g., manufacturing, retail, technology, healthcare, financial services)
• Familiarity with technical concepts such as data integration, cloud computing, or system architecture
• Exceptional interpersonal skills that build trust and foster collaboration with C-suite executives and finance teams
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong executive presence
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder expectations in dynamic environments
• Value and Performance Management Strategy and Operating Model Design
• Experience managing financial projects or programs.
• Proven ability to drive business growth and innovation.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and analytics tools.

As a Senior Technology Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions. You will interact with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring that newly implemented technology solutions meet their needs. Your collaboration with technical teams will be essential in designing and delivering effective system architecture solutions.

In this role, you will spend your time engaging with clients and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery. You will face challenges that require analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, providing you with opportunities to learn and grow in a dynamic environment. This position may require regular travel to meet with clients, allowing you to build relationships and understand their needs better. Key responsibilities include:

• Interacting with business stakeholders to evaluate business models and processes.
• Analyzing newly implemented technology solutions to verify they meet business requirements.
• Collaborating with technical teams to design and deliver system architecture solutions.

• Act as a Subject Matter Resource (SMR) for SAP Manufacturing during project implementations. Facilitate design workshops and discussions, gather requirements, and recommend tailored S/4 HANA best practices.
• Successfully guide the implementation of these solutions within client SAP ecosystems.

• Demonstrate in-depth functional capabilities of SAP Production Planning (PP) and associated modules, coupled with a strong business acumen.
• Provide exceptional client service by tracking project milestones, managing risks, and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders regarding progress and results.
• Cultivate and sustain relationships with key client personnel at all levels.

To excel in this role, you will need a combination of technical and interpersonal skills. Your ability to build relationships and communicate effectively will be crucial.

In a typical engagement, you will engage with the key stakeholders to assess their business and IT needs in the manufacturing and quality management domains. You will provide guidance on leveraging SAP capabilities to address their pain points and identify gaps beyond standard solutions. You will initiate the requirement gathering, architect solutions, blueprinting, testing, complete the workflow and documentation, as well as the functional design of the solution. You will collaborate with stakeholders and the technical team to translate requirements into effective business solutions, overseeing configurations, customizations, and integrations with SAP and non-SAP systems.The following skills and attributes will make a significant impact:

• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in technology business requirements definition and analysis.
• Experience in system configuration design and technology cost-benefit analysis.
• Ability to manage client relationships and communicate with impact.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree.
• Typically, no less than 2 - 4 years of related work experience in a functional capacity with exposure to the SAP Production Planning (PP) module.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience with SAP ERP and/or SAP S/4 HANA systems, specifically within the SAP manufacturing domain.
• Experience with configuration, master data and end to end understanding of the SAP PP module.
• Strong technical skills in application functional design.
• Expertise in technology business requirements definition, analysis, and mapping.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills as well as experience with delivering work products including but not limited to business process design documents and functional specification documents.
• Ability and comfort level researching client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies.
• A flexibility and willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 40-60%.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Prior consulting industry experience or deep functional experience in the manufacturing space.
• Experience with SAP external integrations to MES, MII, ME, DMC, etc.
• SAP certifications in SAP Manufacturing, Quality Management (QM) or related modules in the production execution space.
• Experience with at least one full cycle implementation of SAP PP or QM.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Working in a team environment, the Associate Consultant- SAM is responsible for managing customer’slicenses. The Associate Consultant will assist customers in understanding and controlling their softwarelicensing entitlement, avoiding legal pitfalls related to licensing by leveraging industry best practices while

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities for the Role

• On-going support of customer’s entitlement for different publishers
• Performing reconciliation analysis for different publishers
• Creating customized reports and comparison for cost savings
• Analyzing & consulting customer’s entitlements for multiple publishers
• Providing SAM Analysis & Recommendations
• Analyze customer's license contracts
• Analyze customer’s data – Entitlement & Inventory
• Creating Compliance Reports for the customers
• Serving as the Single Point of Contact for subsidiaries in delivery of GSDC services
• Leading the execution of projects by managing tasks executed by supporting team members and yourself
• Creation of reports/documentation as per engagement requirements
• Active management & allocation of tasks & task type to ensure balanced workload distribution acrossthe project team
• Execution of individual tasks on projects based on the guidance provided by the Managers
• Task specific & cross service training for the associated/eligible team members
• Support the manager on managing team’s utilization
• Management of the Quality of the engagement deliverables across assigned team members & ensuring100% adherence to Quality standards.
• Accurate Completion & submission of the Quality Checklist for each task
• Ensuring 100% process adherence and delivery within the defined SLA

Skills Required:

• 5 years professional experience in licensing industry with successful SAM Management / softwarelicensing experience across publishers is a must
• Understanding of different publisher licensing models
• Copyright knowledge for software licensing
• SAM Accreditation (good to have)
• Good in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint

Core Capabilities:

• Strong Methodical skills
• Strong Analytical skills
• Strong presentation & communication skills
• Consultant
• Quality oriented personality

Functional Capabilities:

• Highly motivated and result oriented
• Strong organization, multitasking and time management skills
• Solid Problem solving and consultative skills

Personality:

• Outstanding ability to think creatively, and identify and resolve problems
• Motivate & inspire team members
• Keen on detailing and logical reasoning
• Maintain healthy group dynamics
• Provide guidance to the team based on management direction
• Ability to professionally interact with people of diverse cultures and regions
• Ability to juggle multiple projects/activities simultaneously
• Create an environment orientated to trust, open communication, creativethinking & cohesive team effort.
• Recognize & celebrate team & individual accomplishments & exceptionalperformance
• Strong presentation, communication, organization, multitasking, and timemanagement skills
• Strong networking abilities

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.

In this role, you will interact with business stakeholders to evaluate business models, processes, and operations. You will gather, understand, and analyze business requirements, translating them into technical specifications. Additionally, you will analyze newly implemented technology solutions to ensure they meet business requirements and collaborate with technical teams to design and deliver system architecture solutions.

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager in Technology Analysis, you will play a pivotal role in managing and delivering complex technical initiatives. You will face challenges that require innovative problem-solving and analytical skills, providing you with opportunities to grow and learn in a dynamic environment.

• Lead workstream delivery and ensure effective management of processes and solutions.
• Track deliverable completion and project status, ensuring alignment with performance objectives.

• Actively participate in client working sessions, leading workstreams from planning through execution and closure.

Skills and attributes for success

To thrive in this role, you will need a blend of technical and interpersonal skills. Your ability to build relationships and communicate effectively will be crucial in delivering exceptional client service.Ability to lead global teams, lead design & testing sessions, and work with other dependent teams.

• Ability to architect and deliver supply chain solutions across technology landscape.
• Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and possess strong business acumen. Demonstrate ability to assimilate to new knowledge.
• Lead and deliver quality SAP projects or workstreams.
• Consistently deliver quality client services. Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.
• Establish relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels.
• Demonstrate strong decision-making skills in developing solutions for complex problems.
• Modify policies and establish procedures within the scope of work.
• Exercise sound judgment in selecting methods and criteria for obtaining results.
• Possess a functional understanding of system development lifecycle and technology business architecture frameworks.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of related work experience.

• At least 5 years of combined experience working with SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP), SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization (APO) and Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPDS).

• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills.
• Experience managing an SAP project or workstream and project-based team members.
• Knowledge of leading practices, benchmarking, peer company environments and prior advisory experience relevant to industry specific finance and technology functions.
• Ability and comfort level researching client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies.
• A flexibility and willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 40-60%.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Prior consulting industry experience.
• SAP Certification(s).
• Experience with at least three full cycle implementations of your core module.