Manager Consulting (Public Sector)

EY helps Governments and Public institutions on the design and implementation of their transformation programs bringing innovation and the best of breath technologies and methodologies preparing these organizations to the increasing challenges of the current days. Alongside we provide the tools to support the change process and assure that the transformation is clear and effective to employees and citizens.

The opportunity

Government and Public Sector is one of the growth pillars of EY PAM (Portugal Angola Mozambique and Cape Vert) based on the believe that EY can effectively contribute for the moment of change this market is facing. We have then been reinforcing our GPS team with the best resources of the market more specifically our executive team.

As Manager of the EY GPS team we will be part of this strategic mission of growing EYs presence on this specific market helping our clients define and implement purpose-driven and sustainable growth strategies for the long-term.

Your key responsibilities

• Understand EY GPS growth strategy and actively contribute to its implementation and improvement.
• Understand Government strategies and transformation plans.
• Elaborate and manage the annual business plans for the selected clients.
• Manage account plan throughout the year periodically.
• Understand EY offerings and map them to the clients needs.
• Understand clients power maps and build strategy based on it.
• Create strong relations with the C-levels of the selected clients and a link of trust between them and EY (i.e. Ministers and Secretaries of State Directors General and Boards).
• Develop commercial activities that contribute to the accomplishment of the annual plan execution (i.e. commercial proposals client meetings events).
• Know the CCP - Código de Contratação Pública and be able to prepare commercial proposals based on it.
• Lead contribute and review commercial proposals (technical financial).
• Support / lead gotomarket initiatives client meetings and sector events.
• Build strong and trust relationships with the different service lines / competences and align to successful work / business development with our clients.
• Work close to EYs project teams and collaborate closely to grow our presence and confidence level.
• Contribute to team productivity and motivation with good communication and cooperation to guarantee the best results.

Skills and attributes for success

• Consulting background (delivery and/or sales). Public sector as preferred.
• Ability to build and maintain Clevel and senior civil servant relationships based on trust.
• Commercial and growth mindset.
• Good organization skills.
• Executive level written and verbal communication.
• Comfortable engaging with C-level stakeholders (i.e. Ministers and Secretaries of State Directors General and Boards).
• Ability to coordinate and create trust relations with internal teams and manage common goals.
• Ability to work cross service line and cross geography leveraging EY Portugal teams EMEIA and Global GPS networks (e.g. Defense Digital Data Cloud AI).
• Focus on quality technical rigor and results achievement.
• Professional responsibility ethics and integrity.
• Dedicated innovative resourceful and able to work under pressure.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Academic degree (licenciatura ou mestrado).
• More than 5 years of experience in Consulting.
• Experience in the below topics for Public Sector clients:Digital transformation; Operating model redesign;Program and portfolio management;Policy implementation support.
• Strong understanding of government strategies reform agendas and transformation plans.
• (Preferred) Working knowledge of the CCP including:Public tenders; Proposal structuring;Evaluation criteria;Contractual constraints and compliance requirements.
• (Preferred) Certifications on:Project / programme management (PMP PRINCE2 IPMA);Change management;Digital / technology-related certifications relevant to public sector transformation.
• Availability to travel for business development activities.
• English proficiency (preferred).

What we look for

Highly motivated professionals with a passion for solving complex problems and delivering tangible results. If you thrive in challenging environments and want to make a real impact on businesses during critical moments this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience. Plus we offer:

• Support coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way thats right for you.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above please contact us as soon as possible.

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About EY

As a global leader in assurance tax transaction and advisory services were using the finance products expertise and systems weve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join however long you stay the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

At EY were committed to providing recruitment and career opportunities to all regardless of gender sexual orientation social background or disability. We believe that equality and diversity are central to our recruitment process as they enhance creativity and efficiency leading to improved performance and line with this commitment EY Portugal recently became a member of the Inclusive Community Forum. This initiative led by Nova SBE focuses on the recruitment of individuals with disabilities advocating for a more inclusive community. Moreover EY Portugal has also endorsed the Diversity Charter of APPDI (the Portuguese Association for Diversity and Inclusion) pledging to establish and develop internal policies and practices which support diversity. Through these initiatives EY seeks to actively contribute to the inclusion process and promote a more inclusive community for people with disabilities by actively participating in creating solutions.

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