In an ever-more volatile and unpredictable world, making the right strategic decisions is key to successful and sustained business performance. As a strategic direction advisor, you will use your analytical ability to translate the corporate strategy of leading organizations into meaningful change. Working in high-performing teams, you will help clients develop growth strategies, improve strategic decision-making and planning, define more effective operating models and develop strategic profit improvement initiatives.
Our structured learning and development program means you will progress personally and professionally. And working as part of a global network, you will gain unrivalled experiences across a diverse range of clients, sectors and geographies. So, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime
The opportunity
EY is seeking an experienced Manager to join our Business Consulting and Transformation Architecture team within Financial Services. This role focuses on leading large-scale Payroll and Time & Attendance transformation initiatives, helping organizations optimize processes, improve operating models, drive technology-enabled transformation, and enhance workforce management capabilities.
You will work closely with senior business stakeholders, HR and Payroll leaders, technology teams, and third-party vendors to deliver complex transformation programs across multiple countries and business functions
Your key responsibilities
- Lead and manage Payroll and Time & Attendance transformation programs from strategy through implementation.
- Advise clients on payroll operating model design, process optimization, and workforce transformation initiatives.
- Drive business process re-engineering and continuous improvement initiatives using LEAN methodologies.
- Lead project delivery across multiple workstreams, ensuring successful execution of scope, timeline, budget, and quality objectives.
- Facilitate workshops with senior stakeholders to gather requirements and define future-state business processes.
- Support clients in implementing payroll and workforce management solutions, including SAP SuccessFactors and related technologies.
- Develop transformation roadmaps, business cases, governance structures, and implementation strategies.
- Manage project risks, dependencies, and issues while establishing appropriate mitigation plans.
- Collaborate with global and regional teams across diverse cultural and business environments.
- Oversee vendor relationships, contract deliverables, and third-party implementation partners.
- Present recommendations, progress updates, and transformation outcomes to executive leadership and steering committees.
- Contribute to business development activities, proposals, and thought leadership initiatives within the Financial Services practice.
Skills and attributes for success
- Strong consulting and transformation management capabilities.
- Deep understanding of Payroll and Time & Attendance processes.
- Strong project and program management experience.
- Expertise in business process improvement and re-engineering.
- Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
- Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders constructively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Ability to operate effectively within complex, matrixed, and multicultural environments.
To qualify for the role, you must have
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Information Technology, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 8 -10 years of experience in consulting, business transformation, payroll transformation, or enterprise change programs.
- Proven experience delivering Payroll and/or Time & Attendance transformation projects.
- Proven experience operating as a Project Manager within large, multi-disciplinary transformation programs.
- Strong knowledge of payroll business processes, controls, compliance, and workforce management practices.
- Experience leading global or regional process transformation and organizational change initiatives.
- Deep understanding of: Agile Delivery Methodologies, Transformation Management, Risk Management, Governance Frameworks, Operational Excellence, and LEAN Principles
- Experience managing project financials, budgets, operational controls, and resource planning.
- Demonstrated vendor and third-party management experience.
- Experience engaging and influencing senior business stakeholders and leadership teams.
- Strong experience working within diverse, cross-functional, and multinational environments.
Ideally, you will also have
- Strong industry exposure within Insurance, InsurTech, Banking, Financial Services, or related sectors, with an understanding of industry challenges, regulatory considerations, and transformation priorities.
- Ability to provide strategic advisory services to C-suite and senior leadership teams while driving execution of complex transformation programs.
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. If you're ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.
What we offer
EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements (FWA), where this may be needed, guided by our FWA Policy. Plus, we offer:
- Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs
- Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
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