Global SAP Transformation Communications Lead

EY UK; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 154,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking an Associate Director to lead communications and engagement for Global EY SAP. This strategic role combines leadership with hands-on delivery across a global matrix, partnering with senior stakeholders to shape identity and narratives.

You will establish BAU communications, drive activation across regions, channels and communities, and ensure cohesive messaging through governance and operating models. A strong track record in transformation communications is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in communications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications or related field
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to articulate complex subject matter in a straightforward, concise and easily digestible manner for broad audiences
• Poise to interact with all levels of leadership

Responsibilities

• Lead the communications and engagement strategy for transformative Global EY SAP programs, including identity, internal activation, and other strategic initiatives that help define and evolve the Global EY SAP story across the organization.
• Shape clear, compelling narrative frameworks, messaging, and internal toolkits that translate strategy, business priorities, and transformation activity into practical communications leaders and teams can use.
• Set the standard for how Global EY SAP engages internally across channels and communities, including leadership forums, community platforms, and high-engagement channels such as Viva Engage.
• Drive internal activation of Global EY SAP priorities across regions, service lines, and stakeholder groups, ensuring messages are coordinated, actionable, and consistently cascaded.
• Provide communications support to senior stakeholders and leadership forums, including leadership alignment sessions, talking points, presentations, and leadership-ready content that supports decision-making and alignment.
• Support major transformation moments, releases, and business milestones with communications plans, reusable assets, and engagement approaches that reinforce one coherent Global EY SAP narrative.
• Establish the BAU communications function and operating model for Global EY SAP, including the cadence, channels, governance, ownership model, and handoffs needed to support sustainable ongoing communications.
• Lead a transition-year approach in which core communications begin with a higher-touch model and then evolve into a more optimized and scalable BAU model over time.

Skills

Strategic communications

Stakeholder management

Executive storytelling

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Public speaking

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications or related field

Job description

EY is seeking an Associate Director to lead communications and engagement for Global EY SAP. This strategic role combines leadership with hands-on delivery across a global matrix, partnering with senior stakeholders to shape identity and narratives.

You will establish BAU communications, drive activation across regions, channels and communities, and ensure cohesive messaging through governance and operating models. A strong track record in transformation communications is essential.