EYP - Manager-Sector SME - Government and Infrastructure

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 15,00,000 - 25,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking an experienced professional in Government & Infrastructure to drive sector initiatives and provide analytical insights. Candidates should possess a postgraduate degree and have 10-12 years of client-facing experience, with at least 5 years in the relevant sector. Strong communication skills and an analytical mindset are essential for this role, which will support the firm's strategy in the MENA region.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years in a client-serving role or captive setup.
• 5 years in the Government & Infrastructure sector.
• Strong knowledge of public information sources relevant to the sector.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize qualitative and quantitative insights for decision-making.
• Develop understanding of service delivery models.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and program execution.

Skills

Qualitative research

Quantitative analysis

Communication skills

Market analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Postgraduate degree (MBA or equivalent)

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Management, Mathematics, or Data Science

Tools

Research databases

Job description

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.

Global Delivery Services (GDS) is one of EY's greatest global assets – a network of service delivery centers that supports all EY member firms, service lines, sub-service lines, geographies, and sectors.

Job Summary:

GDS runs a program that directly complements its efforts to grow GDS Client Services in alignment with the overall firm’s strategy for sectors and accounts. The role is for a highly skilled professional with subject matter expertise in the Government & Infrastructure sector to be part of this program driving projects and initiatives in the sector community specifically for the MENA region.

Purpose of the Job:

• Perform research and develop sector intelligence deliverables for Government & Infrastructure practitioners in GDS and EY MENA
• Design market-facing, insights-powered solutions to enable Government & Infrastructure senior leaders in GDS and EY MENA in their business development, client engagement, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Help senior leaders at GDS to manage and nurture Government & Infrastructure accounts and associated stakeholders in EY MENA contributing to their demand generation efforts.
• Support Government & Infrastructure accounts under the GDS Account Centricity Program with research, content development, program execution and reporting.
• Anchor efforts to build and engage a community of Government & Infrastructure practitioners at GDS, liaising with colleagues across GDS centres to build awareness about, nurture interest in and encourage thought leadership on Government & Infrastructure sector.
• Provide research, analysis, and insights support including any required analyses on market sizing, market share and market performance for key Government & Infrastructure pursuits for the MENA region, collaborating with Knowledge, Markets and client service teams as appropriate.
• Curate, consolidate and maintain a knowledge management repository of material such as credentials, solutions, accelerators, and market studies relevant to Government & Infrastructure sector from across the firm, to be readily leveraged by GDS and EY MENA practitioners.
• Identify opportunities to share points of view (PoV) with EY MENA leaders and clients to showcase value from a sector standpoint thereby furthering partnership and trust.
• Provide program management support that includes governance operations, reporting, and account team coordination.

Responsibilities:

• Use qualitative and quantitative research and analysis methodologies to synthesize information, review data points and provide analytical insights.
• Assimilate a variety of perspectives from different sources to provide deliverables with impactful analysis and actionable insights/recommendations that support points of view, or concept ideas, or solutions to business issues specific to the Government & Infrastructure sector.
• Identify business issues and trends that translate into key market-facing opportunities and initiatives for GDS and EY at large.
• Develop deep-rooted understanding of the firm’s service delivery models and its go-to-market strategy around accounts and sectors.
• Leverage secondary research as well as EY’s subscribed reporting and research tools/databases to come up with analysis and insights as required for the various asks.
• Work on projects and initiatives both independently and within small and large teams, including virtual teams.

Requirements:

• Postgraduate degree, preferably an MBA or equivalent from a premier B-school
• Graduation, preferably in Engineering, Management, Mathematics, or Data Science
• Work experience of 10-12 years in a client serving role or in a captive setup in the domains of strategy, business analysis, industry research, management consulting or business operations.
• At least 5 years work experience in the Government & Infrastructure sector
• Strong knowledge of databases, public information sources, and research tools relevant to the Government & Infrastructure sector
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts to matured audience in a clear, concise style.
• Professional maturity and executive presence to confidently interact with and present to leaders at Senior Manager and above levels.

EY is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.