People Advisory Services - Toronto, Canada - EY

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

At EY, you'll 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're 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.

As part of EY's focus on the people agenda of organizations and change initiatives, our People Advisory Services professionals assist our clients in successfully managing and sustaining people, process and/or technology change.

This may include the identification and management of stakeholders, leadership development, organizational design, training, cultural assessment and development, talent management, workforce strategies, and planning and executing key communications.

The opportunity
We are seeking a Manager for our PAS practice.

In joining our team, you will gain valuable experiences and a wealth of knowledge by working across various capabilities and service offerings.

Working in multidisciplinary teams, often directly with leaders of major organizations, you will bring diverse perspectives to every challenge.

We are uniquely and strategically positioned to advise government and public sector leaders in the face of increasing disruptions, an ever changing workforce and evolving business landscape.

Whether your passion is devising and driving large scale change strategies, organizational design or transforming HR organizations, we cultivate innovation and purpose.

You will find an environment that is both entrepreneurial and collaborative. We will help you achieve your potential by supporting your professional development and by providing you with leadership opportunities.

Your key responsibilities

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex change concepts. Lead client engagement teams and work with a wide variety of clients to deliver professional services. Develop and successfully manage to project budget.
Deliver quality services. Value and model excellent client service by establishing goals and implementation plans to achieve a high quality deliverables and within expected timeframes. Monitor progress, manage risk and confirm key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.
Develop and maintain productive relationships with client management. Focus on deliverables and client business priorities. Manage expectations of service. Understand the client's industry and recognize key performance drivers and business trends.
Develop people. Provide constructive onthejob feedback/training. Foster an innovative and teamoriented work environment.
Demonstrate high levels of technical and professional knowledge and quickly assimilate new knowledge. Keep uptodate with current developments and trends in advisory services capabilities and industry knowledge.
Generate new business opportunities. Understand Ernst & Young and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to serve clients. Develop longterm client relationships and networks. Develop relationships with other Ernst & Young team members across all practices to serve client needs.
Flexibility and ability to travel; willingness to travel on short notice to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 30%

Skills and attributes for success

Project management experience
Work collaboratively in a team environment (knows when to lead and when to follow)
Experience managing staff on multiple projects and providing direction to team members
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including proficiency in excel, powerpoint, etc
High level of motivation and a self starting attitude
Ability to think outside of the box, thrive on new challenges
Strong work ethic

To qualify for the role you must have

A bachelor's degree and approximately 58 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 46 years of related work experience
A degree and/or master's degree with an emphasis in business, human resources, psychology
Approximately 4+ years of experience in providing advisory services in a number of the following change enablement areas: change management, stakeholder management, communications, organizational design, leadership development, training, governance, workforce strategies, human resources transformation, talent management and culture
Experience in selling and delivering projects that cover the full lifecycle of assessment, design and implementation support
Demonstrated record in driving revenue within existing clients and in developing new prospects at the "c" level of fortune 500 companies

Ideally, you'll also have