Job Description
Vacancy for
Manager
As a Manager, you will be exposed to several business processes in various industries. You will be adding value to the business by reengineering and standardizing business processes using best practices in the industry. As a Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to work on various types of projects. You will drive long-term value using technologies across every industry and help clients find inventive solutions to their business problems. You will help them grow, while discovering limitless opportunities to develop yourself.
What You'll Do:
A manager in a consultancy firm has a wide array of responsibilities that straddle client management, team leadership, and business development. Some of the key responsibilities for a manager position at EY may include:
- Project Management:
- Plan and manage medium to large scale projects from start to finish.
- Responsible for the overall delivery of projects ensuring smooth resource planning and management across various projects.
- Ability to work independently.
- Oversee and manage consulting projects from initiation to completion.
- Designing and executing comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, resource allocation, risk assessment, and timeline management.
- Ensure project deliverables are met on time and within scope and budget, hence close monitoring and tracking of deliverables are required.
- Prepare and present project reports to stakeholders, including project status updates, milestone achievements and ensuring time, scope and budget remains within pre-agreed contract.
- Handle project-related client communications and maintain client relationships.
- Ensure high-quality standards in the delivery of consulting services across project management, change management and risk management.
- Sound written and verbal communication skills, and excellent presentation skills and Project Management skills.
- Team Leadership:
- Lead, mentor, and motivate team members, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and collaborative team effort.
- Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback to enhance team member development.
- Risk Management:
- Proactively identify potential risks and issues in the projects and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
- Change Management:
- Previous experience on this service would be an added advantage.
- Ability to guide client on adaptation journey.
- Manage team workload and facilitate solutions to interpersonal.
- Any team-related issues.
- Identify training needs and opportunities for team skill advancement.
- Review the work produced by the team to ensure it meets project requirements and client expectations.
- Client Relations:
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients; act as the point of contact for client queries and concerns.
- Understand client business needs and objectives to provide tailored consultancy advice coupled with technology know how and appropriate solutions.
- Manage expectations and ensure client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
- Business Development:
- Identify new business opportunities and lead the development of proposals and pitches to prospective clients.
- Network within the industry to promote the consultancy brand and services offered.
- Stay informed of market trends and competitors to propose innovative solutions and keep the firm's offerings competitive.
To qualify, candidates must meet with the following requirements:
- Degree in Engineering/MIS/IT/Business Information Systems from recognized university.
- Extensive experience minimum of 5 years required.
- Previous experience in Business Analysis, project management and risk management is required.
- Knowledge on world renowned ERP solutions.
- Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and mindset with leadership qualities.
- Ability to speak fluent English & Sinhala.
If interested, state the names and contact details of three non-related referees, and send in your resume via email to; [email protected]
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