Project Manager, Assistant Director (ESS)

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.  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. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.  

Location: Open to anywhere in the USA

 

Title: Infrastructure Projects Assistant Director (Enterprise Support Services)

 

The opportunity

The Infrastructure Projects Assistant Director is responsible for a portfolio of moderate to complex projects/programs where operations, process and technology enablement knowledge as well as change management is required to consult and develop solutions and solve business problems (i.e. increasing cost effectiveness, minimizing statutory risks, enhancing quality of services provided and deploying new technologies and processes, etc.). Your role will involve collaborating with various stakeholders, managing project plans, coordinating resources, and ensuring successful execution while driving the adoption of change management methodologies.

 

Your key responsibilities

• Manages a portfolio of moderate to complex projects, including new technology or process deployments and the development and deployment of continuous improvement initiatives
• Creates and develops project/program scope and schedules. Plans and assigns resources to associated tasks and deliverables as appropriate.
• Responsible for managing resources, communications and cost management of projects/programs
• Employ change management methodologies to drive the adoption of change within projects, ensuring the organization is well-prepared for transition.
• Develop and implement comprehensive change management strategies, plans, and interventions to support project success and achieve desired outcomes.
• Creates and facilitates the communications for each project, working with various stakeholder for finalization and deployment. 
• Explains difficult issues and risks and works to establish consensus; communicates issues, risks and status reports to leadership and/or stakeholders.
• Makes decisions regarding the allocation of resources to meet changing project/program needs.
• Develops procedures and coordinates activities within project/program team, including vendor selection and management. This may include working directly with suppliers – both internal and external.
• Facilitated and leads meetings with key stakeholders and team members to communicate changes, project initiatives, and procedures.
• Develops and maintains relationships with key stakeholders leaders (i.e. technology, finance, etc).
• Participates in global initiatives.
• Acts as a counselor/supervisor to other team members.

 

Skills and attributes for success

• In-depth knowledge and breadth of experience with project management practices and tools
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to assert ideas and influence others to gain support and commitment for shared projects
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong knowledge of change management principles
• Ability to demonstrate strong cultural awareness skill to facilitate working in global teams and groups
• Ability to identify strategic opportunities and influence the actions and decisions of others to bring focus to critical strategic issues
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Visio
• Ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities

 

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline or equivalent work experience
• Approximately 8+ years of relevant experience, specifically within project management

 

Ideally, you will also have

• PMP certification
• Previous change management experience

  What we offer   We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.  The salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the US is $100,400 to $182,200. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $120,500 to $207,000.  Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.  In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range