Within the FSO People and Change practice, we focus on placing the right people with the right capabilities in the right roles to continuously build a better working world. We support clients through organizational transformations, employee life cycles, evolving workforces, and the changing role of HR within a specific sector, the financial services.
As we strive to develop a world-class practice, we are seeking a Senior Consultant who is passionate and eager to join our expanding team. Our team culture is built on trust and respect, fostering a welcoming environment where knowledge is shared rapidly. In this role, you will be mainly responsible for supporting our clients to put Humans@Centre and assist them with managing their Change journeys during (technology) transformations. Next to the change management, we have also a variety of client projects, such as:
- Skills strategy & strategic workforce management
- Culture assessments & Leadership development
- HR transformation
Key Responsibilities
As a member of the People Consulting team you’ll be part of a team with a wide variety of experiences. In your role as a Senior Consultant focusing on change, you will be expected to
- Drive projects with a focus on the design and delivery.
- Devise the optimal approach to operational transformations & change management within a specific technology client context.
- Conduct stakeholder analysis and develop stakeholder engagement plans to ensure buy-in and support for change initiatives.
- Facilitate workshops and focus groups to gather insights and feedback from employees, ensuring their voices are heard in the change process.
- Design and implement communication strategies to effectively convey change initiatives and their benefits to all levels of the organization.
- Build client capabilities in operational transformations and change management, through design and delivery of training programs, on-the-job coaching, and set-up of appropriate continuous improvement structures.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of change initiatives, providing feedback and recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and integration of change initiatives with other business processes and projects.
- Prepare compelling proposals to showcase EY’s expertise in this domain.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with our clients.
Skills and Attributes for Success
- 4-7 years professional experience with Change and Project Management background, preferably within technology transformations
- A continuous enthusiasm for championing the people agenda in organizations
- A motivation to support the growth and development of our team
- Familiarity with change management methodologies, tools, and best practices (e.g. ADKAR)
- Strong team spirit, balanced by a healthy sense of autonomy
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels
- Demonstrated leadership skills to guide and support client teams through change initiatives
- Good listening skills and ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment
- Adaptability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced and dynamic consulting environment
- Excellent knowledge of business English, and fluency in French and/or Dutch
- Proactive, client-oriented mindset
- Strong collaboration abilities in working together with a team
- Growth mindset
- Eager to learn
What working at EY offers
- Join a leading global professional services firm
- Become part of a successful team of professionals genuinely passionate about their work
- Enhance your technical knowledge, as well as your soft skills, through an extensive learning & development schedule
- Get individual coaching and mentoring and learn from more experienced professionals, who will support your growth both in your career, as well as in terms of personal development
- Interact with your colleagues on international level due to our integrated EMEI structure for the financial services
- Make your mark on the financial services, working cross borders