Consulting, Human Resources Transformation, Manager

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As part of EY’s focus on the people agenda of organizations and change initiatives, our People consuting professionals assist our clients in successfully managing and sustaining people, process and/or technology change. This may include the identification and management of stakeholders, leadership development, organizational design, training, cultural assessment and development, talent management, workforce strategies, and planning and executing key communications.

We are seeking a Manager for our People Consulting practice. We are uniquely and strategically positioned to advise government and public sector leaders in the face of increasing disruptions, an ever-changing workforce and evolving business landscape. We will help you achieve your potential by supporting your professional development and by providing you with leadership opportunities.

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the people components of large-scale transformation. Lead teams and work with a wide variety of clients to deliver professional services, in particular in change and organizational design. Develop and successfully manage to project budget.
Deliver quality services. Value and model excellent client service by establishing goals and implementation plans to achieve a high quality deliverables and within expected timeframes. Monitor progress, manage risk and confirm key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.
Develop and maintain productive relationships with client management. Manage expectations of service. Understand the client's industry and recognize key performance drivers and business trends.
Provide constructive on-the-job feedback/training. Demonstrate high levels of technical and professional knowledge and quickly assimilate new knowledge. Understand Ernst & Young and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to serve clients. Develop long-term client relationships and networks. Develop relationships with other Ernst & Young team members across all practices to serve client needs.
Flexibility and ability to travel; willingness to travel on short notice to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 30%
Experience supporting people components of transformation, such as: Change Management, Culture change, operating model and organizational design, strategic workforce planning, learning design and/or talent management
Project management experience
Strong facilitation skills, including the ability to design meeting agendas or workshop activities to design creative solutions, build commitment to outcomes and drive decision making.
Experience managing staff on multiple projects and providing direction to team members
Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadline
A bachelor's degree and approximately 5-8 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 4-6 years of related work experience
PROSCI or other industry standard Change Management Certification considered an asset
Experience in selling and delivering projects that cover the full life-cycle of assessment, design and implementation support
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