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We are seeking manager level consultants with experience in leading business change and transformation.
There has never been a more exciting time to join our Oceania People Advisory Services team. We are growing our capability across Australia and New Zealand. You will join an expanding, diverse group of skilled practitioners to help our clients keep track of and navigate a broad spectrum of disruptive trends including social and societal influences, agile workforce models, digital enablers and the opportunities brought by data analytics and workforce planning. You will be a leader in a client facing team that has cross-sector experience, working with global household-named clients on the most complex transformation programmes to deliver better business, environmental and people outcomes for long-lasting results.
Now more than ever, clients want to understand how change affects their people. As part of the team you will be skilled at helping clients take a 'human centred' approach to achieve successful transformation. Using the latest innovations, you will partner with clients on their biggest challenges to find people-centric solutions that work for their organisation - from implementing culture, technology and people change, to communication strategies and leadership development.
Your key responsibilitiesAs a manager you will be responsible for core consulting and leading project delivery across the Change spectrum, including :
Being an active member of the wider leadership team to define project scope and execute delivery with clients, the People Consulting team and wider stakeholdersIndependently analysing complex problems and presenting solutions to clients and the wider teamBuilding strong relationships, especially with peers from client organisations and across the EY networkContributing innovative ideas to expand our People Consulting service offerings to clients and positively impact client engagementsBeing an active leader in the EY Change Community, assisting with the integration and inclusion of team members and operating as a part of a high performing teamSkills and attributes for successPassionate about working with clients to find people-centred solutionsResilient and able to work under pressure to deliver pragmatic solutions that are acceptable to all stakeholdersComfortable leading in a virtual environment - both with the team and with clientsVersatile, willing to work across business sectors to help our clients and grow your own capabilityCurious, confident and able to think creatively, using agile methods and innovative approaches to tackle complex problems and to deliver insightful, practical and sustainable solutionsHigh in emotional intelligence, able to build trusted relationships through effective communication and stakeholder management, including the ability to empathise, actively listen, identify non-verbal cues and translate client needs into actionsInclusive, encouraging collaboration amongst team members, nurturing and encouraging talent to improve capability, especially amongst more junior membersPassionate about our purpose - 'to build a better working world'To qualify for the role you will need to demonstrateA minimum 2-5 years of professional experience either on a business side or in a consultancy role leading complex transformations and end-to-end business changeCan manage the client change journey by developing and delivering digital and / or organisational strategies supported by integrated change experience roadmaps and business casesCan turn complex quantitative and qualitative data analysis into a compelling narrative to support project deliveryLead by example and actively demonstrate professionalism and the ability to rapidly establish personal credibility to make a strong personal impactThe ability to proactively build relationships and manage client stakeholders, including providing robust advice, delivering difficult messages and managing performance issuesDeliver effective change management to enable / enhance workforce performance, engagement and wellbeingKnowledge of / experience in any of the following technologies and their organisational implications :ERP systems (e.g., SAP Solutions Suite (SAP S / 4Hana preferred), Microsoft Dynamics)Emerging technologies (e.g., AI, Big Data, RPA, IoT, Blockchain) and enabling software (e.g., Blue Prism)Other 'people' experience enhancement technologies and providersIdeally, you'll also haveExperience of leading design thinking and human-centre