Organizational Workforce Transformation (OWT) - Manager

EY; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible environment

Global collaborations

Professional development

Diversity & inclusion

Premium benefits

Job summary

EY is seeking a Manager in Organizational Workforce Transformation (OWT) within the Global Delivery Services (GDS) People Consulting team. You will drive organizational design, workforce planning and talent strategies across global clients, leading a matrixed team and delivering high-impact insights.

You will mentor professionals, develop go-to-market collateral, and work with senior stakeholders to shape strategic workforce outcomes in a dynamic, inclusive EY environment.

Qualifications

• 12–16 years of overall experience in consulting or related field.
• 8–10 years in organization design, workforce planning, leadership and culture, with capacity planning and operational planning.
• Master’s degree in HR or MBA/EMBA.
• Experience leading large teams and multiple engagements in matrixed environments.
• Proven ability to develop viewpoints and sales proposals in organization design and talent management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow the Organization and Workforce Transformation consulting practice by building relationships with global practices.
• Lead global client projects within a distributed team to ensure quality, timeliness, and accuracy of work.
• Collaborate with SMEs across OWT to provide insights on strategic and operational performance.
• Lead a team and provide direction across pursuit and project phases.
• Drive productivity, utilization, headcount growth and market penetration for the OWT team.
• Manage engagement risks, escalations, project economics, and budgeting.
• Position as a trusted advisor on organizational design, workforce planning and talent strategy.
• Mentor and coach team members and drive ongoing learning and development.
• Develop thought leadership, tools and methodologies to enhance practice offerings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Ambiguity management

Cross-cultural awareness

Team management

Education

Master’s degree in HR or MBA/EMBA

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Microsoft tools

Job description

Organizational Workforce Transformation (OWT) - Manager

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: 21 Oct 2026

Requisition ID: 1752973

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.

EY- GDS – People Consulting (PC), Organization and Workforce Transformation (OWT) – Manager

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About Global Delivery Services

Global Delivery Services refers to EY's worldwide network of service delivery centers. The GDS team plays an important role in EY’s strategy by ensuring effective support to EY’s growth agenda.

Our journey started in 2002 with approximately 200 people. Today we stand at 80,000+ professionals in ten locations around the world. We operate in Argentina, China, Hungary, India, Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom.

Client service is focused on providing Consulting, Assurance, Tax, Strategy & Transactions, and Knowledge support to our clients around the world. The teams enable account teams worldwide to provide seamless, high-quality, value-added support, helping deliver exceptional client service.

Enablement Services provides cost-effective, high-skilled, and innovative services to support EY’s global and local enablement teams. Markets, BMC, AWS, Finance and Accounting, Risk Management, Procurement, People Shared Services, IT Service Delivery and IT Global Infrastructure services, are among the services offered by Enablement Services.

Our innovation specialists serve the GDS Client Service and Enablement Services teams, along with Service Lines, Core Business Services and Sectors. The team brings the desired environment, technologies and skilled teams together for facilitation, rapid prototyping and innovative thinking. The competencies offered include analytics, digital, user experience, mobile technology, infrastructure, Microsoft technologies and open innovation.

The Opportunity

We are looking for Managers with expertise in Organization and Workforce Transformation (OWT) to join the People Consulting team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading global professional services organisation whilst being instrumental in the growth of the People Consulting team.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow the Organization and Workforce Transformation consulting services capability by developing strong relationships with global practices
• Work on global client projects as part of a globally distributed team, ensuring the quality, timeliness and accuracy of all work products
• Collaborate with subject matter experts across OWT service areas to provide insights on overall strategic and operational performance
• Lead a team of professionals and provide direction across different pursuit and project phases
• Achieve productivity, utilization, headcount growth and penetration metrics for the OWT team
• Ensure high operational efficiency by managing engagement risks and escalations, project economics, and effective planning and budgeting
• Be recognized internally as a go-to advisor on Organization and Workforce Transformation, strategic workforce planning, organization restructuring and talent planning
• Perform the role of counsellor and coach by setting goals, conducting performance reviews, and supporting the team’s ongoing learning and development
• Develop thought leadership collateral, tools, techniques and methodologies to build and enhance practice offerings

Skills and attributes for success

• High integrity and commitment to working in a new and challenging environment
• Ability to manage ambiguity and be proactive
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity
• High energy, flexibility, adaptability and confidence

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• 12–16 years of overall experience
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in organization design, workforce planning, leadership and culture, and talent management, with strong expertise in capacity planning, workforce management tools and operational planning methodologies
• Master’s degree in HR or a similar full-time MBA/EMBA
• Experience in developing points of view and sales proposals in organization design and talent management
• Experience managing large teams and multiple engagements simultaneously
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including collaboration across boundaries and working effectively in highly matrixed, ambiguous and challenging situations

Good to have:

• Consulting experience with global organisations across industries in organization design, workforce planning and restructuring, talent management, and leadership and culture assessment
• Experience managing data, deriving insights and producing reports that enable business decision-making
• Analytics expertise with one or more tools such as SPSS, Spotfire, Power BI or Qualtrics
• Deep expertise in Excel and the Microsoft toolkit
• Experience in project management, tracking, benefits reporting and stakeholder management
• Experience in a managed services organisation providing extended consulting services to global clients on medium‑to‑large‑scale organization transformation projects using analytics, talent management and HR planning expertise
• Experience working with a Big Four consulting firm

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability‑related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

• Our Commitment: As a commitment, we persistently endeavour to embody our values, fulfil our purpose, and champion inclusiveness. Our dedication is to cultivate EY into an environment where diverse perspectives are celebrated, creating a supportive atmosphere for individuals to authentically be themselves and contribute their utmost.
• Professional Development: From entry‑level employees to senior leaders, we believe in continuous learning. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership roles, and connect and grow through mentorship.
• People and Culture: In our dynamic workplace, diversity, equity, and inclusiveness are ingrained in our culture. We're united by a commitment to create an environment where every individual's differences are valued, practices are equitable, fostering a sense of belonging. Our shared values include integrity, respect, teaming, inclusiveness, energy, enthusiasm, courage to lead, and building relationships based on doing the right thing.
• Benefits: Embark on a transformative career journey with us and indulge in a suite of premium benefits, encompassing exclusive health and wellness packages, enticing rewards, and cutting‑edge learning opportunities that empower you to continually grow and excel in your professional and personal development.

Successful candidates advance to a competency‑based interview. If mutual interest persists, a job offer awaits.

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