GST-Manager

Cross Service Line Solution Architects - Global Managed Services

At EY GDS – a member of the global integrated service delivery centre network by EY, Managed Services (MS) is a significant part of our business, comprising more than $7b in revenue with major clients across the globe. We help clients with people based, asset based & integrated solutions, leveraging our deep sector and domain expertise to deliver enhanced value to our clients. In MS we are also ambitious, seeking to more than double our success in the future.

The opportunity

Global Managed services business at EY at its inflexion point and poised for fast faced growth across our portfolio of solutions and offering that we take to the market. As a member of the solution team you will be responsible to leverage your experience and expertise to create be-spoke solutions aligned to client objectives and transformation aspirations. In addition to creating the solution you will also be responsible to participate in business development activities and support our frontline sales team in effectively engaging with target clients from the point of identification of the business opportunity to the point it is set up for consistent and predictable delivery stage.

Your key responsibilities

• This role is expected to participate in pursuit teams depending on the size, complexity of the opportunity. Deal teams may comprise of cross service line teams.
• Lead and/or manage due diligence exercises pre and post contract analysing client’s as-is state, assess risks and commercial impact in best interest of the client and EY. Understand client’s business environment and create compelling value proposition
• Be well versed with art of possible across multiple dimensions – people, process, technology. Driving automation, operational excellence and transformation.
• Design of target client solution (resourcing, location, technology, integration), transition and transformation program, based upon internal and external IP and assets
• You will be required to make complex decisions factoring delivery capabilities, available client data, advancements in technology and competitive positioning of EY solutions
• Provide input towards the design of a specific priority managed services offering over the development lifecycle with particular focus on delivery components necessary to deploy a viable solution for our clients
• Support the Managed Services Delivery Team with the transition and establishment of the managed services
• Run training programs for potential managed services solution architect and offering leads
• Support the recruitment and development of solution talent into the Managed Services team
• Knowledge of leading platforms and tools in Finance / Risk management / IT services

Skills and attributes for success

• Excellent inter-personal skills to be able to rally diverse teams to work collaboratively and effectively
• Positive attitude to unlearn and learn new ways of working
• Ability to understand client goals and connect the dots with respect to EY capabilities- domain expertise, technology, frameworks to solve client challenges.
• Experience in Coaching, Mentoring and Developing people
• Experience across end to end Managed Services life cycle
• Flexibility to work with various EY stakeholders across the world and in different time zones.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Degree in Business, Finance, Technology IT or related fields
• 8+ years of relevant industry experience
• Passion for problem-solving and helping our clients with some of their most complex issues
• Experience in developing integrated managed services solutions primarily around
  • Tech Ops: SAP, ServiceNow, MS Dynamics, Data & Analytics, App modernization, Gen AI, AI/ML Operations
  • Business Operations: High end Finance operations including but not limited to Tax, Treasury, Consolidation, Revenue Assurance, Complex Regulatory compliance reporting etc. Supply Chain operations including but not limited to strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor management etc. Mobility and Payroll operations.
  • Risk: Transform and operate risk and controls functions including enterprise risk, enterprise resilience, compliance, internal audit, and controls and protect value across stakeholders in the long term
• Industry focused experience sectors like FSO (Banking & Capital Markets, Wealth & Asset Management Insurance), Consumer Products & Retail, Technology, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Oil & Gas, Power& Utilities, Telecom

Ideally, you’ll also have

• You may have certification in architecture degree such as TOGAF
• Proficiency in Design Thinking and Agile Methodology
• You will have core understanding of the big four and their got-to-market propositions

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• 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 you may aspire to become.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.