Industry Strategy Execution Lead - Industrials And Energy, Director

Ernst & Young; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 141,000 - 281,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking a dynamic leader to join their team in Leeds. The role involves driving strategic initiatives and managing stakeholder engagement across global industries. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in the industry and hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. The position offers a hybrid working model alongside competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible vacation policy

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 10+ years of current experience with EY or a Global Professional Services firm.
• Flexibility to work extended hours across varying time zones.

Responsibilities

• Connect and collaborate across the Industry to drive growth.
• Oversee large strategically important opportunities.
• Shape the vision and drive end-to-end execution.
• Instill a client lens to inform Firm-wide investments.
• Co-lead Industry Board to manage impactful board representation.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

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 We are seeking a dynamic leader to join our team in a pivotal role that supports the transition to our Clients and Industries (formerly Markets) operating model across both industry and function, extending from Global to Regions. This position will play a key role in strategy design and execution within one of 6 Global Industries. Part of the Clients & Industries global team, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Regions, valuing their insights and expertise to drive meaningful change. Together, we will ensure that our operating model aligns with strategic objectives and enhances our service delivery to clients. If you are passionate about driving transformation and have a collaborative spirit, we invite you to apply and be part of our innovative journey. EY focuses on high‑ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities. Please call 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3 for assistance with applications or accommodations.

Key Responsibilities

• Connect and collaborate: act as the glue to drive close connectivity and collaboration across the Industry, solving challenges and helping to formulate strategies that drive growth and realize market opportunities. Align cross‑functional efforts with Global and Region leadership and lead on stakeholder and community engagement with BMC and Sector GTM teams.
• Drive growth of Strategic and Premier Accounts: oversee all large, strategically important opportunities to drive exponential growth of the Industry and oversee capital allocation across all Sectors in collaboration with Global Industry Leader, SR and SL ILs, ensuring investments are prioritized against set strategy.
• Lead and drive execution: shape the vision and ambition for the Industry in collaboration with the GIL, Sector Leaders, SR and SL Industry Leaders and drive end‑to‑end execution. Understand and monitor macro‑trends across all Sectors and orchestrate the strategic planning cycle to drive growth, support prioritization and deployment of solutions, accounts and capital.
• Inform Firm‑wide investments: instill a client lens and bring all parts of the firm together to ratify demand, agree joint priorities with Regions and SLs that inform the Firm's investment decisions and capital allocation. Vigorously track anticipated ROI against committed investments and formulate strategies to address shortfalls and fuel growth.
• Orchestrate Governance: co‑lead Industry Board with the GIL, ensuring disciplined and impactful board management and representation on the Editorial Board for sector insights alignment.
• Work through high levels of stakeholder complexity, ambiguity, conflict and with abstract concepts.
• Identify innovative alternatives, digging into issues to surface core pain points.
• Create and drive a project plan, and direct action with tact and diplomacy.
• Drive a program of work from start to finish.
• Easily shift between abstract strategic discussions and operational detail.
• Build trusted relationships and collaborate across dimensions of a matrix organization.

What We Look For

• Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent qualification required.
• 10+ years of current experience with EY or a Global Professional Services firm track record.
• Flexibility to work extended hours across varying time zones.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary range in the US: $190,000 – $376,200 (specific ranges vary by metro area).
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, pension, 401(k) and a wide range of paid time off.
• Hybrid working model: expect 40‑60% in‑person engagement depending on client needs.
• Flexible vacation policy and paid holidays, personal/family care, and other leaves of absence.