Location: Belfast

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you.

EY has a number of career opportunities available, and we are interested in meeting candidates who are looking for a new challenge. Our Technology Strategy & Transformation team specialises in supporting our clients on business and digital enablement through technology strategy, architecture and advisory services.

The team and the opportunity

Our clients are facing a future of massive disruption driven by rapid market shifts, regulatory change, customer expectations, new competition and technology innovation. We're building a vision for how technology can accelerate growth.

As a Technology Strategist you will be helping our clients to solve their business problems and to take advantage of opportunities in an ever-changing marketplace. You will be working with clients to translate their business strategy into technology strategy, build enabling target operating model, technology initiatives and roadmaps.

Your key responsibilities

• Assist clients with the development and implementation of technology strategy and transformation initiatives, including developing business case.
• Support the planning, execution and delivery of engagements including technology transformations and technology related services.
• Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication with team members and leadership on progress.
• Build strong internal relationships within EY Technology Consulting and across the other service lines we work with and support.
• Support the growth of the practice through development of relevant industry and technology Thought Leadership material.
• Ensure and adhere compliance to EY quality and risk management processes across projects and other interactions.

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Experience in delivering technology projects including IT strategy, technology assessment, IT cost optimisation, application/portfolio rationalisation, technology vendor management or related roles
• Experience in project delivery as a team member or team lead

Ideally, you will also have:

• Experience in any technology area including Technology/Digital Strategy, Enterprise Architecture, system implementation and Agile software development.
• Experience in innovative and emerging technology e.g. AI/GenAI
• Experience in cloud-based technology e.g Azure, AWS
• Experience in cost optimisation including financial analysis, technology vendor management, strategic planning and process improvement
• ToGAF or any EA architecture domain related certification, Scrum, ITIL certification or any technology vendor certification (Microsoft, AWS, Oracle etc).
• Proficient in using office connectivity and productivity tools including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to use effective written and verbal business communication skills when interacting with clients and team members.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive Total Rewards package including support for flexible working and career development.

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities.

EY is an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

EY is committed to fostering an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging.