Senior Manager, IT Strategy – Technology Strategy & Transformation – Technology Consulting - Belfast, Derry & Londonderry

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. We are counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too.

Our Technology Strategy & Transformation team specialises in supporting our clients on business and digital enablement through technology strategy, architecture and advisory services. Our services cover the entire spectrum from strategy development to architecture and solution design through to execution.

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 that enables transitioning from their current state to the desired target state in a cost-efficient approach.

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:

• An undergraduate or graduate degree
• 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. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Pension
• Maternity & Paternity leave
• Discounted health insurance
• Bike to work Scheme
• Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family
• Recognition Awards
• The purchase of additional annual leave
• Cash incentives for referrals
• Hybrid Working
• Work Mobile
• Free Gym membership
• TECH MBA paid by EY
• Travel Pass
• Wellness rooms Available in some offices

Career Progression

When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one. Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY.