CBS Assistant Director - EY Global Delivery Services

Job description

Portfolio Manager

 

EY Technology:

Technology has always been at the heart of what we do and deliver at EY. We need technology to keep an organization the size of ours working efficiently. We have 250,000 people in more than 140 countries, all of whom rely on secure technology to be able to do their job every single day.  Everything from the laptops we use, to the ability to work remotely on our mobile devices and connecting our people and our clients, to enabling hundreds of internal tools and external solutions delivered to our clients.  Technology solutions are integrated in the client services we deliver and is key to us being more innovative as an organization.

EY Technology supports our technology needs through three business units:

Client Technology (CT) - focuses on developing new technology services for our clients. It enables EY toidentify new technology-based opportunities faster and pursue those opportunities more rapidly.

Enterprise Technology (ET) – ETsupports our Core Business Services functions and will deliver fit-for-purpose technology infrastructure at the cheapest possible cost for quality services. ET will also support our internal technology needs by focusing on a better user experience.

Information Security (Info Sec) - Info Sec prevents, detects, responds and mitigates cyber-risk, protecting EY and client data, and our information management systems.  

The opportunity

This is an exclusive opportunity to work as Portfolio Manager within the Client Technology Business Management office overseeing the management of a portfolio of global and regionally sponsored products. You willdriveportfolio-level planning, forecast roll-up, analysis and reporting and utilizing consistent processes, tools, and reporting.

 

Your key responsibilities

You will spend most of your time facilitating and supporting the annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and governance of an investment portfolio(s).  This will include ensuring alignment of the financial budget with the product portfolio and driving consistency and accuracy in financial management, use of tools, and transparency in reporting and reviews.  This will entail that you collaborate and build trusted and effective working relationships with Business Management Leadership, Product Managers, Project Managers, and other stakeholders across Client Technology.  In addition, you will support initiatives to drive process improvements and increased efficiencies in portfolio management processes and tool.

Skills and attributes for success

We are interested in people who are customer-focused, have expertise in financial management, and experience managing key stakeholders.

Ideally, you’ll have:

·  Flexibility to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change
·  Attention to detail with excellent analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
·  Proactive approach to identifying issues and ability to clearly articulate problems and proposed solutions
·  Customer orientation with ability to effectively lead, support, influence, and partner across the organization.

To qualify for the role, you must have

·  Outstanding presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills with ability to influence
·  Excellent relationship management skills (customer mindset) with the ability to work with all levels, covering multiple geographies and time zones
·  Exceptional technical and analytical skills with logical and organized approach to problem resolution
·  Financial acumen and extensive experience with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, to support financial analysis and reporting
·  Ability to work independently, prioritizing with a sense of urgency personal and team workloads to best meet objectives

Ideally, you’ll also have

·  Proven experience in IT-related portfolio and/or program management roles
·  Proficiency working in large programs of work and leading teams in program execution
·  Understanding of Client Technology’s operate model and supporting portfolio/financial data and systems

What we look for

This role is perfect for you if you have exceptional technical skills, excellent relationship management and critical thinking skills.

We are looking for people who are comfortable working in a culturally diverse environment with the flexibility to support multiple time zone differences.

You will be challenged to prove your adaptability with multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. 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

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

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 abetter working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities andcreativefreedom to make things better.Whenever you join, however long you stay, theexceptionalEY 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.  Join us in building a better working world. 

Apply now.