Tax Operations Support_Assistant Director

Job description

Job purpose
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To achieve the EY Vision and Tax Service Line business objectives, the Global Tax network and GTH Tax executes projects and initiatives on a periodic basis. As EY aims to achieve effectiveness and efficiency in order to provide sustainable value to our global network and clients, GTH Tax is at the core of EY’s most notable transformation projects. The GTH Tax PMO team has been established to supplement the PM talent shortage in our global Tax network and within GTH for the efficient and effective delivery of these projects. As a core member within the GTH Tax PMO team, the candidate will work closely with Project Leaders across the organization to design and implement solutions to improve and accelerate the delivery of projects and transformation initiatives. The candidate will be responsible for managing projects (end to end or parts of projects) for internal GTH and wider global network clients. Candidate will be expected to have experience in managing big budget programs / projects. Role will also include establishing, maintaining, and strengthening client relationships."

·  Accountabilities
Contributes as an effective team member and takes accountability for deliverables
Creates value to clients independently- bringing good project and change management skills and past client experiences
Deploys consulting best practice knowledge and techniques when undertaking work
Performs rapid assessment of current landscape for clients and is able to provide insights around hypotheses and solutions
Leads the smooth delivery of the project/program outcomes
Develops and manages knowledge for use across projects

·  Skills requirements
Experience in scoping projects and successfully managing client expectations and requirements
Experience with process design, including e.g. conducting workshops, interviews , process documentation
Demonstrates an understanding of, and sensitivity to stakeholders needs 
Good judgment, tact and decision-making ability
Good analytical and critical thinking skills 
Flexibility to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change 
Significant professional experience – in project and change management. Proven track record as a project manager or change manager on medium scale, complex projects 
Previous experience in managing several project initiatives simultaneously
Understanding of standard project methodologies re project initiation, current state analysis, future state design, implementation and project transition/close 
Ability to manage ambiguity and the political aspects of change 
Strong project management skills and knowledge 
Ability to build and maintain good working relationship across many different functions and organization levels 
Excellent written, oral and presentation communication and stakeholder engagement skills 
Experience with PMOs 
Experience in coaching and mentoring junior team members
Ability to work and team with a multitude of different people and different cultures 
Ability to travel, and conduct multi-time zone meetings outside of local business hours 
Strong MS Office skills – Excel, Word, Power Point, Visio and MS Project
No requirement for sector/industry specialization. 
PMP certification desirable
·  Key relationships
EY Tax leadership across geographies
Engagement teams around the world
GTH Tax Leadership, Tax Sub service line teams and support function