Methods Engineer GDS

Job description

Job Summary:

The Method Engineer is integral in the development of globally sanctioned methods and runbooks across all Sectors, Service Lines (SLs) and their domains. The Global Method program directly supports the Vision 2020+ in developing solutions for Exceptional Client Service through the capture and authoring of the latest successful scalable solutions to be deployed globally.

The Method Engineer has the ability to interact with, facilitate and in some cases help PMO method builds with the Method Lead. The Method Engineer GDS is responsible for the technical build of the method/runbooks in RMC and creating process flows using a modeling tool. The Method Engineer ensures the “Method to Develop a Method” standard approach is applied across all service line builds including leveraging Core Library components.

This is a permanent role with progressions.

Essential Functions of the Job:

·  Assists the Method Development Lead with the technical portion of the method build using Rational Method Composer
·  Assists in conducting the method design workshop and works with the Method Lead and SMRs to assist in developing content in the method design document and other supporting materials
·  Works with the Core Librarian to ensure the content from the method design is correctly built in the EY method platform which is Rational Method Composer (RMC).
·  Ensures the initial method design is complete and aligned with global methods standards (e.g., required content is provided, correct usage of elements and fields, leveraging reusable content) and is properly reflected in the technical tool.
·  Will help identify potential areas of reuse from the existing method content where those materials align with the method design.
·  Performs and will assist in the quality reviews of the published content from a technical and at times an end-user perspective, ensuring that it aligns with the design and that the final materials form a coherent and cohesive set of materials that are clearly going to assist our professionals. This includes running automated QA reports and addressing identified defects prior to submitting content for a formal QA review
·  Understands the development of process documentation in process modeling tool and relevant process building conventions
·  Create process flows in the selected modeling tool

Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities:

·  Ability to adapt communication styles interacting with various levels, various SMR’s in a multi-culture team environment.
·  Discretion in designing and delivering his/her services provided that activities are consistent with EY operating policies, Q&RM requirements and functional precedents
·  Ability to understand and assist in decomposing deliverables into work products supporting key digital enablers
·  Ability to help decompose existing collateral into component method parts
·  Ability to adapt to constantly changing work requirements while assimilating new information, analyzing it, and effectively applying it
·  Ability to take initiative and manage multiple deliverables, simultaneously, in a fast-paced and highly challenging environment
·  Willingness to ask questions and identify potential issues

Supervision Responsibilities:

·  Direct supervision responsibilities of other peers are not required at this level.
·  Will help influence subject matter resources indirectly in the improvement, implantation and support of Sector and SL service methods to meet the stakeholder’s business requirements
·  Contributes to the internal training and development of learning material for the Global Methods Program

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

·  Ability to adapt method solutions architecture using the standard Global Method build approach.
·  Knowledge of Exceptional Client Service fundamentals and Engagement Lifecycle approach (QPDC)
·  Experience using the eclipse IDE or other development background may be considered in lieu of direct RMC experience
·  Ability to develop good relationship skills, listening, prioritizing, and building relationships focused on developing and maintaining world-class service deliver
·  Ability and willingness to self-identify improvement opportunities based on experience, knowledge and ongoing analysis
·  Begin to understand ability of EY resources and processes, and the influence to engage them as necessary
·  Ability to development excellent sense of operational efficiency, judgment, tact, and decision-making ability
·  Strong written and verbal communication skills
·  Ability to proofread materials and address defects in spelling and grammar (English US)
·  Ability to adapt global content for reuse

Other Requirements:

·  International and domestic travel may be required at times.
·  Ability and flexibility to work in a virtual environment across multiple time zones
·  Flexibility to work non-standard hours
·  Exhibits a good understanding of basic joint development skills including configuration management, work item management and defect tracking (report accurate defects/problems and follow-up to ensure fixes to assigned defects are accepted)
·  Basic graphics skills.
·  Rudimentary understanding of basic HTML including ability to use HTML views to debug published web pages, and insert predefined HTML code into pages or make simple changes like adding anchor tags, changing image size, or stripping out extra control characters
·  Technical aptitude in applying RMC concepts along with an appreciation of EY Global Business model is a plus
·  Prior experience with automated reporting tools such as BIRT is a plus.

Job Requirements:

Education:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. 
Experience:
2-4 years relevant experience in development of object based solutions using available technology preferably RMC prior experience.  Demonstrated use of business modeling tools, Microsoft suite of products including an understanding SharePoint solutions applications.
Certification Requirements:
None