Performance Improvement - IT Advisory, Manager (Financial Services)

Whole industries have been disrupted and transformed in recent years by digital technology. As an IT advisory professional, you'll help businesses realise the value they can gain from their IT investments - supporting strategy and being a key growth driver. As part of a high-performing team, you'll deliver exceptional client service - providing advice on how technology enablement, digital transformation and enterprise intelligence contribute to performance improvement, as well as how IT can act as multiplying effect during major program transformations.

As organisations look to leverage the advantage IT offers, we'll work with you to develop the consultancy and analytical skills that you'll need in today's environment. Working on projects that cross borders and sectors, the experiences you gain here will be more valuable than anywhere else. So whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.
The opportunity
EY is looking for Manager for IT Advisory to lead the team in the execution of clients' assignments in the areas of:

• Information management and business intelligence
• IT strategy, architecture and solution design (including package solutions)
• IT operational effectiveness and business case development
• Program and project management
• IT Architecture

Your key responsibilities:

• Lead the team on client engagements to improve a broad range of business processes. Drawing on our local and global networks, you'll learn to adapt proven IT methods and practices to fit different operational and cultural needs, in different industries. Your knowledge, experience and skills will help to shape our services. With access to talented leaders, formal learning and a wide variety of practical experience, you'll receive all the support you need to succeed
• You will work with our clients to assess and transform their enterprise technology architecture; and to work as the architecture lead on large scale/complex IT transformation programmes. The enterprise technology architecture includes architectural views on applications, integration, data, security, operations and development
• You'll lead the team on client engagements to assist with their complex technology-related transformation programs (e.g. Core Banking, Mobile Banking) right across the enterprise. You and your team will work with other Performance Improvement Competencies across the business functions such as Finance, Supply Chain and Customer Advisory to deliver high value enterprise-wide Transformation Services. You will also work with Senior Leadership in both the client organisation and EY, facilitating decision making to achieve the project goals and milestones which includes improving the alignment of IT with business strategy to deliver greater value
• Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge. Demonstrate ability to assimilate new knowledge. Possess good business acumen. Remain current on new developments in advisory services capabilities
• Understand EY and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to serve clients. Develop and maintain long-term client relationships and networks. Develop relationships with team members across all EY practices to serve client needs

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical and able to work under pressure
• Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's degree in economics, commerce or accounting, finance, computer science, science, information systems, engineering, or a related field
• A pproximately 5 years for Manager / 8 years for Senior Manager of recent relevant work experience in technology initiatives management or implementation, preferably in a business consulting role with a leading management consultancy organization
• Good functional knowledge of Target Operating Model for banks
• Ability to translate complex client requirements and goals, and to reflect this in a solution architecture, that is understandable by clients irrespective of their level of seniority
• Strong presentation and communication skills, in addition to technical skills
• Have a detailed understanding of the application and integration architectures (at a minimum) with a breadth of understanding across the remaining views

Ideally, you'll also have

• Masters in Engineering or Business Administration
• Functional knowledge of IT Target Operating Model and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tool such as SAP or Oracle
• Have working exposure towards the latest emerging technologies such as Cloud, SaaS, PaaS, Mobility, Analytical, and Digital
• Agile Scrum, PMP, TOGAF or ITIL certified

What we look for
Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you'll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you're ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities, and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers
EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, where this may be needed, guided by our FWA Policy. Plus, we offer:
• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you


About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we're using the finance products, expertise and systems we've developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we'll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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