Senior Manager - Technology Transformation (Geneva or Zurich)

At EY, you will have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we are counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

EY Consulting is a global practice with more than 70,000 people around the globe. We are building a better working world by transforming businesses through the power of people, technology and innovation. Our client-centric approach focuses on driving long-term value for our clients by solving their most strategic problems, and our consulting services are recognized by the global analyst community and our 25+ alliance partners. EY Consulting is made up of three sub-service lines: Business Consulting, Technology Consulting and People Advisory Services.

The opportunity

As a Technology Transformation Senior Manager, you will help our clients leverage technology to transform their business. As part of a high-performing team, you will deliver exceptional client service — consulting clients on technology strategies, providing advice on how technology enablement, digital transformation and enterprise intelligence will enable their business strategies. You will work with clients on their strategic technology solutions, and support clients transforming IT organizations, operating models and capabilities.

You will be able to develop your leadership, consultancy and technology skills. Working on the most challenging projects, engaging with CIO / CTO and other CXO-level executives, across 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.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Manager you will work alongside clients and EY colleagues, in developing clients’ technology strategies and transformation programs, accelerating our Technology Consulting growth strategy, developing innovative go to market propositions and managing engagements and EY teams.

If you are flexible and inspired to rapidly adapt to a constantly changing technology environment, there is no better place to develop your skills. An important part of your role will be to actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships. Similarly, you will supervise managers and team leads on your projects, anticipating and identifying risks and opportunities, acting as a subject matter trusted adviser within engagements.

• Contribute to continued growth and profitability for EY, by identifying and capitalizing on growth opportunities within existing and new clients.
• Build long-term relationships with key client decision makers; act as a trusted advisor to key decision makers; identify client challenges and opportunities and shaping innovative solutions
• Lead the definition of client propositions, shape the delivery of solutions and engagements, structure engage teams to deliver highest quality results
• Able to drive strategic conversations with clients, on how technology and digital innovation can enable business objectives and strategy
• Drive cross-functional teams or engagements with technologists, architects, developers, designers, business consultants, user researchers to build user-centric solutions, or change manage management specialists.
• Be a thought leader on disruptive technologies, Digital Transformation strategies and on adoption of state-of-the-art technology; able to represent the firm in leading conferences/forums on Technology issues and trends.
• Represent the voice of business strategy, synthesizing quantitative and qualitative analysis to ensure product decisions address their needs.
• Contribute to our people excellence culture, support a positive learning environment, coach and counsel Team members and help them to develop
• Manage engagement metrics
• Build strong internal relationships across broader EY Consulting and with other services lines in Switzerland and across geographies
• Participate in people-related initiatives

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role you must have

• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the technology consulting/engineering domain.
• Master’s degree from a reputable University with excellent academic records
• A recognized and proven expertise in Information Technologies, industry standards, and or Technology enabled Business Transformation.
• Track record and deep sector experience in either Pharmaceutical, Agri science, Industrials or Government and Public Sector
• An entrepreneurial mentality and strong leadership skills with a track record of generating and own book of business, engagements and accounts
• Strong teaming and communications drive to guide and motivate others.
• Business acumen, strategic and analytical thinking, and creative problem-solving capacity
• Customer-centric with an ability to structure and analyze problems in a systematic and organized way
• Excellent client management skills and the ability to work with clients to develop and manage an action plan
• An open-minded motivated personality willing to work in teams and possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Can-do mindset, with a focus on high performance standards and ability to work in a focused and independent manner
• Excellent skills in both written and verbal English and German/French (both would be an advantage).

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Expertise in Technology Strategy and Transformation disciplines including IT Strategy, Digital, Infrastructure and Cloud Strategy, Service Resiliency, Enterprise Architecture, Solution architecture, Technology Sourcing and IT service management
• Project Management Certification (SCRUM, PMI, PRINCE2 etc.) and ITIL certification
• Expertise and/or experience with Enterprise Application strategy and implementation, including technologies like Service NOW, Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, SAP, Oracle, Peoplesoft, Hyperion, Veeva, IQVIA, Salesforce, Pega
• Expertise in emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, deep learning, advanced predictive modelling, blockchain, quantum computing etc.
• Skilled in all aspects of Design Thinking including user research, functional requirements definition, business process analysis, business modelling, and workshop design and facilitation
• Experience of working with or as part of a scrum team
• Detailed knowledge of creating user stories/requirements definition/acceptance criteria using agile tools and techniques
• Working knowledge of the full lifecycle of software development and of programming or scripting languages: for instance, C++, Java, Python.

What we look for

• We are looking for passionate leaders with strong vision and energetic drive to shape and realize strategic technology transformation for our clients. If you have a genuine desire to help businesses achieve their full potential, this role is for you.
• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
• You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.
• You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.

What we offer

• International multi-cultural team of highly motivated professionals
• Continuous personal development with a steep learning curve – a system of trainings, mentoring, counselling and on-the-job learning
• Modern working environment and equipment, fostering mobile working flexibility
• Transparent performance-based recognition and progression system
• Acquire a fully accredited corporate MBA (EY Tech MBA) from Hult International Business School, whilst working with EY, completely free*

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Make the next step and apply for this position (ID: 149984) online. For further information please contact our recruitment team (recruitment.switzerland@ey.com / +41 58 286 33 66).

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