Senior Manager in Digital Engineering

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Katowice; On-site; PLN 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

EY GDS Poland seeks a Senior Manager to lead the development and growth of Digital Competencies within its Consulting Poland Organization. This role shapes digital service offerings, drives certifications, enables technical excellence, and aligns with client needs across IT and business project services.

You will manage a team of specialists, collaborate with leadership, practice heads, and delivery teams, and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation while guiding cross-functional

Qualifications

• Minimum 13+ years of experience in IT consulting with a focus on digital transformation and technologies.
• Deep understanding of digital platforms, cloud ecosystems, data analytics, AI, and business solutions.
• Proven experience in competency development, technical enablement, or practice management.
• Strong leadership skills with at least 10+ years of managing technical or consulting teams.
• Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong technical experience, ideally in software development and/or architecture areas.
• Relevant certifications in cloud platforms, digital solutions, or project management are highly desirable.
• Experience working in a consulting or professional services environment.
• Ability to drive cross-functional initiatives and influence at all levels.
• Commitment to develop others through coaching and counseling roles.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Digital Competency development strategy across the organization.
• Build, lead, and manage a high-performing team focused on digital technologies and solutions.
• Identify skill gaps, design training programs, and oversee certification initiatives to build digital expertise.
• Collaborate with Sales, Delivery, and Solutioning to align capabilities with client demand.
• Develop partnerships with technology providers (e.g., Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud) for programs and co-sell opportunities.
• Create roadmaps for capability building around cloud, data analytics, AI, business applications, and emerging tech.
• Monitor and report progress toward competency targets, certifications, and business impact.
• Support design and launch of new digital-based services and solutions.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and technical excellence.
• Act as an internal advocate and subject matter expert for digital technologies.
• Manage team performance, career development, and engagement through coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Cloud Platforms

Data Analytics

AI

Consulting Experience

Strategic Thinking

Technical Enablement

Practice Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in information technology or business administration

Tools

Microsoft

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

Let us introduce you the job offer by EY GDS Poland – a member of the global integrated service delivery center network by EY.

The opportunity

The Digital is a fast-growing field of play within EY GDS that is currently looking for experts who have deep expertise and broad experience to build a bridge between business and technology with knowledge and Client’s interest.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager to lead the development and growth of Digital Competencies within our Consulting Poland Organization. This individual will play a key role in shaping our digital service offerings, driving certifications, enabling technical excellence, and ensuring alignment with both business and client needs. The Senior Manager will also be responsible for managing a team of specialists, fostering their growth, engagement, and performance. The role requires close collaboration with leadership teams, practice heads, and delivery teams across IT and business project services.

Your key responsibilities

• Define and execute the Digital Competency development strategy across the organization.
• Build, lead, and manage a high-performing team focused on digital technologies and solutions.
• Identify skill gaps, design training programs, and oversee certification initiatives to build a strong digital expertise base.
• Work closely with Sales, Delivery, and Solutioning teams to ensure digital capabilities align with client demand and strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with key technology providers (e.g., Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud) to leverage their programs, tools, and co-sell opportunities.
• Create roadmaps for capability building around cloud, data analytics, AI, business applications, and emerging technologies.
• Monitor and report on progress toward competency targets, certifications, and business impact.
• Support the design and launch of new digital-based services and solutions.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and technical excellence within the organization.
• Act as an internal advocate and subject matter expert for digital technologies.
• Manage team performance, career development, and engagement through regular feedback, coaching, and mentoring.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Minimum 13+ years of experience in the IT consulting industry, with a strong focus on digital transformation and technologies.
• Deep understanding of digital platforms, cloud ecosystems, data analytics, AI, and business solutions.
• Proven experience in competency development, technical enablement, or practice management.
• Strong leadership skills with at least 10+ years of experience managing technical or consulting teams.
• Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong technical experience, ideally in software development and/or architecture areas
• Relevant certifications in cloud platforms, digital solutions, or project management are highly desirable.
• Experience working in a consulting or professional services environment.
• Ability to drive cross-functional initiatives and influence at all organizational levels.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in information technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Commitment to support the development of others through taking on coaching and counselling roles for team members
• Ability to think strategically, but also identify, develop and implement practical solutions
• Ability to network effectively within large organizations and build relationships with colleagues and clients
• Ability to lead new business development by highlighting potential opportunities for new engagements and responding to tenders

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across nine locations – Argentina, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning:You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you:We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership:We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture:You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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