People & Organization Change-Manager Advisory Services (Chicago)

People & Organization Change-Manager Advisory Services (Chicago)

 Job Description - People & Organization Change-Manager Advisory Services (Chicago) (UNI001TJ)
Job Description 
People & Organization Change-Manager Advisory Services (Chicago) - UNI001TJ
United States

 

We currently are seeking a highly motivated Manager to manage client engagement teams, work with a wide variety of clients to deliver professional services, and manage business development activities on strategic and global priority accounts.
 
 

Key Words: Change Management, Visioning and Strategy, workshop design and delivery, Leadership Alignment and Development, Stakeholder Management, Communications, Operating Model and Organizational Design, Governance, Training, Competency Assessment, Workforce Strategies, Talent Management and Culture Change

 

Our People and Organization Change (Change Management) competency assists clients in successfully managing and sustaining people, process and/or technology change by focusing on the following: 

• Visioning/translating the business case into a compelling case for change
• Sponsor and leadership alignment that elevates their skills as drivers of change
• Stakeholder management that is engaging and inclusive
• Communication that is targeted and interactive
• Organization alignment which links processes, governance, structure and culture with the future
• Workforce strategy and talent development to minimize disruptions and equip people with skills for new roles
• Human Resources (HR) processes and measures to support, incent and reward desired behaviors

These approaches enable transformations including:

• Enterprise Resource Planning
• IT Effectiveness and IT Advisory
• Supply Chain Transformation, including Tax Effective Supply Chain Management (TESCM) Finance Transformation (Including driver-based planning, shared services, business process management)
• Customer Management
• Enterprise Risk Management

Our Performance Improvement team is focused on helping clients improve business performance and operational efficiency while managing risk. We help clients by delivering assessment, transformation and process efficiency solutions in specialty areas like finance, supply chain, IT Advisory, customer, people and organization change, strategic direction, and program management.

 

The opportunity is now! If you are interested in being part of a dynamic team, serving clients and reaching your full potential - Ernst & Young Advisory Services is for you!

 

Responsibilities

Effectively manage and motivate client engagement teams with diverse skills and backgrounds. Provide constructive on-the-job feedback/coaching to team members. Foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment. Play an active role in counseling and mentoring junior advisors within the organization.

 

Foster relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels. Consistently deliver quality client services. Drive high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget. Monitor progress, manage risk and confirm key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes. Manage expectations of client service delivery. Stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business.

 

Cultivate and manage business development opportunities. Understand Ernst & Young and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to serve clients. Develop and maintain long-term client relationships and networks. Develop relationships with team members across all Ernst & Young practices to serve client needs.

 

Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge. Demonstrate ability to quickly assimilate to new knowledge. Possess good business acumen. Remain current on new developments in advisory services capabilities and industry knowledge. 
  

 

To qualify, candidates must have:  

• a bachelor's degree and approximately 6 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 5 years of related work experience
• a degree with an emphasis in Business, Human Resources, Psychology, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, MIS (business perspective); Masters degree is preferred
• approximately 5 years of experience in top tier consulting firm providing People and Organization Change advisory services in  large-scale, end to end transformations: Areas of focus would include: Visioning and Strategy workshop design and delivery, Leadership Alignment and Development, Stakeholder Management, Communications, Operating Model and Organizational Design, Governance, Training, Competency Assessment, Workforce Strategies, Talent Management and Culture Change
• characteristics of a forward thinker and self motivator that thrives on new challenges and adapts quickly to learning new knowledge
• an ability to manage a team of junior consulting professionals
• experience in a workstream management role and Transformation experience in Finance, Supply Chain and Customer, IT and/or Risk is preferred as well as enterprise strategic initiatives
• experience in transformation management for large scale business transformation projects and programs
• a high level of motivation and self starting attitude
• strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• excellent oral and written communication skills
• a strong work ethic
• a willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 80%
• a valid driver's license in the US and a valid passport required; willingness and ability to travel internationally 

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