Manager - Technology Consulting - Technology Strategist Ernst & Young AE

The opportunity

Our IT Strategy team is growing rapidly as we continue to be successful in co-creating the technology-enabled business models of the future with our clients. Our IT Strategy work is delivered in collaboration with EY s practices for Enterprise Architecture, Next Generation Technology Operations and Infrastructure. This model enables our Technology Strategist to be highly relevant and sticky when serving clients. Our Technology Strategists have the opportunity to:

• Identifying a purposeful Why for IT transformations and establish an engaging platform for change
• Developing capability and IT operating models that introduce differentiated performance and innovative ways of delivering technology
• Supporting transactions on both sides to accelerate the path to synergies and drive confidence in the transition
• Challenging IT sourcing strategies and move them from cost plays to a foundation for innovation, scalability, and flexibility

Skills and attributes for success

• Develop and execute transformative digital and IT strategies for clients, aligning technology solutions with business objectives.
• Promote strong relationships with clients, serving as a trusted advisor on technology transformation initiatives.
• Understand client needs, provide strategic insights, identify IT gaps and ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Oversee execution of technology transformation projects, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budget, change requests and quality standards.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' existing technology landscapes, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement. Develop actionable recommendations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Advise clients on selection of IT vendors, evaluate vendor capabilities, and ensure alignment with clients' strategic goals.
• Provide insights on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field is required. A master's degree or MBA is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in digital transformation and IT strategy. Technology consulting experience is preferred.
• Strong project management skills with a successful track record of delivering technology transformation projects.
• Deep understanding of technology trends and expertise.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in both Arabic and English language.

Ideally, you ll also have

• A degree with emphasis in Computer Science, IT, Computer Engineering, MIS, Mathematics, Operations Science, Process Engineering, Finance or Accounting desired; Master s degree in one of these areas is preferred
• Certifications highly preferred. Example certifications include LEAN IT, Six Sigma, TOGAF, ITIL, PMP/PRINCE2, SAFE Agilist, etc.
• Bilingual preferably

Internal Expectations:

• Take ownership for driving professional growth and leveraging coaching, learning and new experience
• Confidently and authentically present complex messages skillfully, using a variety of media and methods that build excellent relationships based on a trust
• Demonstrate influencing skills that address the varied interests and individual style of others, recognizing people have different sources of motivation and ways to achieve success
• Create a positive team environment, balancing individual initiative with team collaboration and with EY priorities, and encourage people to speak up and express differing views
• Adopt appropriate coaching techniques to meet the various needs of team members
• Assemble the right team to achieve business goals by creating the right mix of skills and the right conditions to work together effectively
• Improve commitment and engagement of team members, while focusing on the achievement of their goals
• Provide constructive feedback tailored to each person s style and environment
• Recommend development activities tailored to each team member s needs and learning style
• Resolve competing priorities and resource allocation issues, building collaboration across organizational boundaries

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization.