Manager - AI and Data - Technology Consulting

EY; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible work arrangements

Benefits package

Negotiable salary

Job summary

EY is seeking a Manager in the AI & Data team within Technology Consulting, based in Perth. You will lead complex transformation engagements across asset-intensive sectors, coordinating business, digital and data priorities with senior technology executives.

This hybrid Perth-based role offers collaboration with clients and colleagues in person while enabling flexible work arrangements. You will drive value through program delivery and effective decision-making.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capability delivering technology strategy, transformation, PMO, program or project delivery with tangible outcomes.
• Strong governance, reporting and delivery controls across large, complex programs.
• Excellent stakeholder management and commercial awareness to balance value and cost.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technology-enabled transformation programs with tangible business outcomes.
• Own and manage integrated program plans, milestones and dependencies across domains.
• Establish governance, reporting and controls to ensure consistent delivery quality.

Skills

Program management

Business analysis

PMO

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Communication

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity:

As a Manager within EY's AI & Data team in Technology Consulting, based in Perth, you will lead the delivery of complex business and technology transformation engagements across asset-intensive sectors.

You will bring together strong program management, business analysis and commercial acumen to translate strategy into practical outcomes. Working closely with senior technology executives and multidisciplinary teams, you will connect business, digital, data, change and value priorities, strengthen project and portfolio delivery, and support effective commercial and delivery decision-making.

This is a hybrid role based in Perth, offering the opportunity to collaborate with clients and colleagues in person while also working flexibly.

Your Key Responsabilities

• Lead end-to-end technology-enabled transformation, program delivery and business improvement engagements, with a focus on tangible business outcomes and value
• Own and manage integrated program plans, milestones and dependencies, working with business, digital, data, change, product and delivery leads to maintain alignment and momentum
• Establish and oversee program governance, delivery frameworks, standards, reporting and controls to support consistent and high-quality execution
• Lead core PMO activities including planning, reporting, risk, issue, dependency, financial and delivery management
• Apply business analysis and technical business analysis capabilities to understand business needs, clarify requirements, analyse impacts and translate priorities into practical delivery outcomes
• Bring commercial acumen to delivery decisions by considering value, cost, priorities, dependencies and trade-offs in the context of broader business objectives
• Drive alignment across business, digital, data, change and value priorities, coordinating cross-functional decision-making and resolving escalations that affect program outcomes
• Build trusted relationships with senior technology executives, program sponsors and other stakeholders, communicating progress, risks, commercial considerations and priorities clearly
• Manage delivery scope, schedule, risks, issues, dependencies, quality and stakeholder expectations throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Enable effective Agile ways of working by fostering collaboration, addressing delivery barriers and supporting teams to improve delivery flow, predictability and value
• Facilitate workshops and working sessions to explore business needs, evaluate options, resolve issues and drive decisions, alignment and action
• Use data analysis and visualisation, delivery insights and business analysis techniques to support evidence-based decision-making and measurable outcomes
• Coach junior team members and contribute to a strong, collaborative and delivery-focused team culture

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Demonstrated capability delivering technology strategy, transformation, PMO, program or project delivery, business analysis or consulting engagements with tangible business outcomes
• Strong program and portfolio management capability, including integrated planning, governance, delivery controls, risk and issue management, reporting and stakeholder management
• Strong business analysis capability, with the ability to understand business needs, structure complex problems, define requirements and translate strategic priorities into practical delivery outcomes
• Commercial acumen and the ability to consider business value, cost, priorities, trade-offs and delivery implications when supporting decisions
• Confidence working with senior technology executives and other stakeholders, with the ability to communicate complex business, technical and commercial information in a clear and practical way
• Ability to connect business, digital, data, change and value priorities and maintain alignment across multidisciplinary teams
• A hands‑on, outcome‑focused approach, with the ability to move between strategy, analysis, planning and execution

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don't worry if you don't tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• A marketable technical specialisation, such as data analysis and visualisation, solution or enterprise architecture, Agile delivery, or another relevant technology capability.
• Experience in business analysis, technical business analysis or operating model implementation.
• Consulting experience in mining, utilities, infrastructure or another asset‑intensive environment.

What We Offer You

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more at ey.com/en_au/careers/what-its-like-to-work-here.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape. We’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. Learn more at ey.com/au/careerdevelopment.
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to an additional eight weeks of flex leave per year, and up to 26 weeks of gender‑neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Learn more at ey.com/au/benefits.
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending skills and experience.

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous.

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [e-mail] or [phone] (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

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