EY GDS Consulting_Transformation Delivery Competency Leader 

Philippines, Taguig 

120712469

Senior Manager
Year of relevant PM experience:13+ years

• Drive and manage engagements at a portfolio level. Align programs, projects and objectives to strategic objectives
• Regular monitoring of the planning and execution of the optimal selected projects
• Establish and implement processes and methodologies based on best in class industry practices
• Ability to devise PM processes for clients based on requirements
• Device Plans to address the challenges PMs may face during the course of practice adherence
• Study, Research and continuously evolve the PM processes on par with Industry Best Practices - be a continuous improvement champion
• Build strong internal relationships within Ernst and Young Consulting Services and with other services across the organization
• Be an active evangelist of the GDS Consulting PPM practice

Key Responsibilities

• Perform the relevant portfolio/program management processes - i.e. initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control and close, and the supporting processes e.g. scope, cost, time, issue, risk, resource, communication, stakeholder management
• Analyze current PM practices and suggest/define process improvements aligned with clients priorities/goals
• Tailor/ define PM methods, processes & deliverables
• Create and maintain resource plan with respect to the project by creating and maintaining the project’s Work Breakdown Structure
• Setup structured and periodic review & Control mechanism to track the progress of projects
• Define and execute RAID processes; Identify and highlight risks & issues pertaining to projects and discuss them during review meetings;
• Perform analysis on the data & metrics from programs/projects and generate reports pertaining to resources, critical paths, project schedules, budget v/s actual spends, etc.
• Generate and publish Program health dashboards to various stakeholders.
• Conduct management review to appraise management on the Program statuses, risks & Issues for decision making
• Track and Report benefit realization Planned Vs Actual during the course of the project and after closing the project
• Make sure change management is handled properly
• Interface and communicate with program/project team, management and stakeholders
• Close the engagements to formalize acceptance of the program/ result and release program/project resources
• Work within defined governance processes

People responsibilities

• Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for reporting team staff. Contribute to people-related initiatives including recruiting and engaging Program Management professionals
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop personal skills of staff and contribute to the learning & development agenda and knowledge harnessing initiatives
• Help mentor, coach and counsel their team members and help us build an inclusive culture and high-performing teams
• Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures

Soft skills

• Strong, professional communication skills, able to approach senior stakeholders using appropriate level of detail, terminology, and style
• Strong planning and organizing, ability to see the big picture
• Ability to work in a continuously changing environment
• Focus on details, errorless delivery, logical reasoning
• Must exhibit a growth mindset and the ability to utilize technology & tools to continually learn and innovate, share knowledge with team members and enhance service delivery
• Proactive with can-do-attitude
• A strong team player, proven team leadership
• Willing to step out of own comfort zone
• Fast learner with ability to adapt to change quickly

Core skills

• One or more of industry certifications - PMP, Prince 2
• 10-12 years of experience in the area of portfolio/program management within professional services
• Technology background highly preferred
• Experience managing large scale, complex, technology transformation programs (ideally on SAP/Data Analytics)
• Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Good to have skills

• Knowledge of Jira, Azure DevOps
• Knowledge of working with industry EPM tools like Primavera / Clarity/ HP PPM is an added advantage

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