EY Assistant Director-Design Projects 

India, Kerala, Kochi 

988251772

Assistant Director-Design And Projects

The proposed role will be to manage both from a technical point of view and EY@Work strategic approach the major RE Projects in selected locations in coordination with the responsible Regional Real Estate Leader and Regional Real Estate Design & Projects Leader. The role will also ensure performance of all projects in line with EY@Work and delivery of all projects within budget and programme and to the agreed scope.

The role may also require involvement in other regions as well as the D&P Centre of Excellence if/as requested.

Responsibilities:

• Successfully Deliver EY@Work office fit-out projects for all EY locations in the selected countries/regions.
• Oversee all phases of the project with responsibilities including but not limited to: managing the local Project/Cost Managers’ performance, controlling the approved budget, approving procurement strategy, reviewing drawings, acting as first point of approval for all design & procurement activities and facilitating approvals from the relevant internal stakeholders.
• Establish and manage stakeholder expectations on the EY@Work D&P responsibilities and be accountable for successful implementation of EY@Work from initiation to closeout across the area to Global RE team, regional, country, and local leadership and project teams and committees.
• Act as the main point of contact between the business and project team on all D&P related matters. Act as a trusted business advisor and strategic partner to internal stakeholders advising on all project matters as the real estate expert.
• Resolve issues arising from the project and escalate as/if required.
• Drive and deliver Design & Projects initiatives and strategies as part of the broader EMEIA and Global D&P team. Regularly connect with the wider D&P and RE team, share knowledge and encourage consistency.
• Drive value generation for the projects through delivering cost savings, cost avoidance, brand value and others.
• Help drive Sustainability, Wellness and Agility in the RE portfolio through implementation in the relevant projects.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and relevant Health & Safety standards.
• Ensure the application of consistent processes and policies to projects across EMEIA, ensuring escalation of compliance or risk issues in line with the D&P Playbook.
• Help drive the Global RE agenda and contribute to goals setting and achieving targets.
• Maintain an agreed Risk Management reporting process for each critical phase and milestone of all projects – including fiscal management, time management, critical date management, and stakeholder management – and establish visibility with key stakeholders.
• Manage the performance of the selected Project Management Framework partners, , and any other relevant Master Services Agreements.
• Take a lead position in supporting EMEIA Regional Real Estate Leaders in the D&P part and be accountable for D&P requests and reporting to them as part of a wider team.
• Constantly share external best practices with the RE team and drive their own personal development.

First Level report:

• Regional Real Estate Design & Projects Leader

Second Level report

• Area Real Estate Leader

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in Design & Construction related professions, within professional services or large Multi-National corporations
• Demonstrated experience in managing multicultural and virtual internal & external teams
• Tertiary qualified in a related discipline with preference given to Degree and Master qualified candidates
• Demonstrated experience in delivering large and diverse office projects across multiple geographies
• Ability to travel Across APAC, and to attend global meetings both physically and virtually as required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as presentation skills – Fully proficient in English speaking, reading, and writing essential
• Experienced at Senior Management level stakeholder management
• Desired experience having worked client side or acting as a program manager
• Exceptional influencing and negotiating skills
• Experience of working in a virtual team
• Strong relationship building skills & emotional intelligence
• Ability to manage large amount of logistical information, strong time management & prioritisation skills
• Strong RE project management skills with the ability to lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams
• Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies
• Enthusiastic, committed and determined
• Adaptable and open to change
• Strong experience in delivering cultural change through the built environment and how to take stakeholders through a change journey

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