EY Public Manager Enterprise Risk 

Netherlands, North Holland, Amsterdam 

572519966

Hop on board our Enterprise Risk practice, where we team up with big-name public sector groups to sail through today's tricky risk waters. As an integral member of our team, you will lead significant client engagements, deliver exceptional work products, and foster long-term relationships with high-level client personnel. Your expertise will help generate new business and solidify our position as trusted advisors in the public domain. Your role will emphasize strategic (Risk) Programm management, ensuring that projects align with broader organizational goals, are in control and deliver value to our public sector clients. You will apply your expertise to lead multidisciplinary teams, integrating risk management with strategic objectives to enhance the resilience and performance of public institutions. This role requires a deep understanding of public sector dynamics, regulatory environments, and the ability to navigate complex risk landscapes.

Your primary role will be to lead a portfolio of public sector clients, overseeing engagements that focus on strategic project (risk) management relevant to government operations. You will coordinate with various teams and stakeholders, both within and outside the organization, to ensure successful outcomes. Additionally, you may carry out internal audits, risk assessments, and the implementation of control measures. Your responsibility will extend to managing your projects with full ownership, nurturing client relationships, and delivering superior results that are both timely and within the allocated budget.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years work experience
• Project Management experience
• Bachelor's degree and master’s degree in Programme management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of government operations and experience working with large government institutions, excluding small municipalities.
• Command of theDutch language, both orally and in writing, is a must.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Develop junior team members through effective supervising, coaching, and mentoring.
• Conduct performance reviews and contribute to staff performance feedback.

Preferred requirements:

• Experience within the Ministry of Defence is a pré.
• A genuine interest in public affairs and a passion for safeguarding public interests.
• A well-established network within large government institutions.
• Experience with program risk management is highly advantageous.
• Proactive, strategic thinker with a collaborative mindset.
• Leadership qualities and the ability to inspire and guide a team.
• Contribute to a positive team environment by demonstrating consistent commitment and optimism toward work challenges.

We offer an attractive employment package that rewards individual and team achievements:

• • Vitality: the choice is yours. An online session with an external vitality coach, practical tips on topics such as nutrition, energy, sleep and mindset, a discount at Healthcity and/or a voucher card to rent a padel court.
  • Flexible working: you decide where and when you work in consultation with your team. At home, at the office, at the client.
  • Home office arrangement: to optimize your home office, EY provides the following resources for you: office chair, sit/stand desk, an external monitor, a desk lamp, a (Bluetooth) headset, and a large external keyboard.
  • Birth leave: EY will pay 100% of the birth leave, in the case of an additional birth leave, EY will pay 70% of the salary.
    

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Due to laws and regulations, and because EY (and in some cases its clients) has high demands on the reliability and integrity of its employees, every new employee will be screened. Depending on your rank the pre-employment screening could contain the following: Certificate of Conduct (in Dutch: VOG) or - if requesting a Dutch VOG is not possible - Criminal Background Check of the country you are currently living or have lived during the last five years, integrity questionnaire, verification of ID, diploma’s and/or work experience and consultation of the Dutch insolvency registry.