EY Deal Manager-Assistant Director 

India, Kerala, Kochi 

160688586

Deal Manager - Assistant Directors are expected to

• Manage execution of pursuit process, including critical path, timeline, and interdependencies
• Assess competitive situation and help develop differentiated win strategy focused on client priorities while protecting EY’s interests
• Develop power map and tactics to navigate client buying process
• Provide ‘glue’ to focus and guide extended pursuit team through structured sales approach and proposal development
• Collaborate with extended pursuit team define, package and articulate compelling client offer across scope, solution, price, and terms
• Plan storyline/key messages and prepare extended team for orals.

Additionally, the Deal Manager - Assistant Director is required to identify, develop and implement innovative approaches to pursuit management and drive adoption of these across the Region.

Strategic Pursuit and Opportunity Management

• Partner with Engagement Teams to provide a full-service pursuit management model for Regional strategic, high-end opportunities
• Leads by example and advocates for gold standard pursuit practices
• In collaboration with other pursuit team members (e.g., Deal Leader, Engagement Partner, Client Partner), develops client-centric win themes that underpin the entire deal strategy. Ensures the win themes are reflected consistently throughout all client communications and deliverables.
• Suggests creative ideas that enhance our win strategy or ability to differentiate
• Manage and leads the development of opportunity value propositions
• Develop strategic messaging and lead conceptualization of all client-facing pursuit collateral
• Ensures all pursuit deliverables (e.g., meeting documents, proposals, presentations) are developed on schedule submitted on time and with the highest quality
• Ultimately responsible for quality control of all client-facing materials during the pursuit
• Ensures deal infrastructure is established & maintained, including TEAMS site, calendar, action tracker, team roster, notebook, etc. with support from the Deal Coordinator as needed.
• Develops and maintains the pursuit plan/action tracker and calendar, making certain that all pursuit activities are assigned ownership, tracked and executed according to schedule.
• Plan storyline/key messages and prepare extended team for orals
• Supports team strategic and/or operational initiatives to develop new or enhance existing best practices, tools, or enablers.
• Act as the central point of contact in managing the end-to-end process: evaluating requirements, organizing meetings, preparing meeting notes, finalizing timelines and accountabilities as per deadlines
• Serve as a facilitator/key contributor in pursuit strategy sessions, manages output and drives actions
• Shares lessons learned, best practices and innovation from pursuits and other experiences with teammates, the broader BD community, and the global firm as appropriate.
• Act as the knowledge steward for the pursuit
• Builds collaborative relationships with pursuit teams & senior client stakeholders,
• Lead post pursuit analysis and review; makes recommendations for process improvement
• Maintain relationships with other Deal Activation teams and key interdependency groups across the organization Participate in relevant internal and external networks
• Facilitate internal deal governance process

Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities:

• Champion CoE best-practice pursuit management tools and processes
• Solution-oriented and makes sound decisions quickly, given tight timeframes
• Demonstrate versatility in a constantly evolving environment with a wide variety of social styles
• Influence / challenge the account team to optimize the chances of winning

Supervision Responsibilities:

• Work with considerable autonomy while often managing the work of others
• Provide coaching and mentoring to others; may serve as a Counsellor to other Deal Coordinators in Deal Management CoE
• Support the onboarding and training of new hires in Deal Management CoE
• Develop and coach Deal Coordinators, Client Executives and Client Servers, through teaming on pursuits and facilitated training
• Oversee the work of the pursuit support team, including third-party resources (e.g. Deal Coordinator, external translation services, etc.)

Skills and attributes for success

• Critical thinking, organized, detail – oriented with strong analytical skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Good understanding of Business Development and Pursuit Management
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines which are essential for a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communications skills (verbal, written and listening)
• Strong inter-personal skills
• Ability to analyze data and derive conclusions
• Excellent critical and strategic thinking
• Excellent project management and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated, resourceful & ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to influence without authority, lead and coach others
• Proven ability to influence and build collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred)
• MBA (Marketing/International Business)

Experience:

• 12-15 years in Business Development of which minimum 5 years should be in Bid Management/Pre-Sales/Pursuit Management in professional services organizations
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working with large Global organization preferably in a professional services firm
• Must have communications and proposal writing experience
• Experience in managing end to end managed services deals
• Experience working in a cross-border, multi-cultural environment

Certification Requirements:

• Expected to remain current on EY training and curriculum (e.g. Account Management Framework (AMF), Badges, etc.)
• APMP and or PMP Certification would be added advantage

Ideally, you’ll also have

• As the job involves responding to clients' needs and varying time zones, long/flexible hours are regularly required
• Moderate travel - including occasional international travel - will be required

Technologies and Tools

• Excellent MS office skills, specifically PowerPoint are required

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.

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.