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EY Assistant Director-Design Projects 
India, Kerala, Kochi 
988251772

03.09.2024

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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