Senior Director - IT Advisory, Government and Public Sector

Ernst & Young- All- Saudi Arabia (Saudi Arabia)

Job Description
As Performance Improvement Senior Director - IT Advisory, you'll display a very high level of competency in business development and/or technical knowledge, as well as a good understanding of internal operations. You'll also have strong client delivery and engagement management experience. As a trusted advisor, you'll identify and develop client and market growth opportunities and use your key subject matter knowledge to develop thought leadership for clients. Drawing on your knowledge and experience, you'll facilitate resolution of conflicts and politically sensitive issues internally and with client teams. As a valued leader, you'll create and direct high-performing teams across Ernst & Young, improve learning opportunities for others and create and deliver cross-practice team learning events. As a role model for quality & risk management, you'll confirm that all client work is delivered to a high standard of quality in accordance with Ernst & Young's Q&RM guidelines. Client responsibilities Lead IT Advisory Services engagements within government entities Plan, prepare and review deliverables in various forms including written reports, presentations and discussions with clients, Ernst & Young teams and other parties Communicate significant issues, fees, and estimates-to-complete to clients Leverage client relationships to drive new business opportunities Understand Ernst & Young's full service offerings and actively identify opportunities to better serve clients Build strong internal relationships within Ernst & Young Advisory Services and with other services across the organization Develop your personal profile in the marketplace Develop awareness of Ernst & Young's offerings in the marketplace Build strong, long-term relationships with key client sponsors Manage risk of delivery on client engagements Manage all financial aspects of client engagements Act as an ambassador for Ernst & Young in the market and with clients People responsibilities Develop people through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring all levels of staff Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for all levels of staff Drive people-related initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training IT Advisory Services professionals Maintain an educational program to continually develop personal skills of all levels of staff Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures and communicate these to all levels of staff Act as a leader of the business and as a role model for staff

Desired Skills & Experience

Technical skills requirements You'll have knowledge and experience of a number of the following areas: Solution architecture (including data, enterprise and technical)

Technology sourcing for transformation Systems delivery, support and advice Systems integration, support and advice IT service management and delivery IT program assurance Strategic supplier management IT process effectiveness and value IT governance and management Business architecture and IT strategy ERP implementation experience Relevant major packaged enabled enterprise transformation programs (ERP, SCM, CRM, business intelligence) Relevant major software packages (SAP, Oracle, Siebel, Peoplesoft, Hyperion, a.s.o) You'll have knowledge and experience in one or more of Ernst & Young's priority industry sectors: Government & Public Sector Additional requirements Specialist in serving Government Entities, in particular you should have worked in developing Defense, Security, Education, Infrastructure or Public Financial Management Masters degree in Business Administration or Business Psychology from a reputable institution would be preferred but not essential Track record with a blue chip consulting organization and/or a blue chip organization or at least 10 years industry experience Strong academic record including a degree (if specialism is customer strategy, this should ideally be a marketing degree or an MBA Proficiency in Arabic language skills is required Demonstrated track record of structuring and managing projects or programs of work, exceeding client expectations whilst managing project risks or issues Willingness and ability to travel across the MENA region Who we are The leaders of today's organizations need to know how to maximize value from their IT investments. As one of our IT advisory professionals, you'll work with commercial and public sector organizations to provide independent advice on how their IT operations can support their business strategy and its execution. You'll provide insights into organizational culture and help align a client's people, processes and technology. As part of a talented team of IT advisory professionals around the world, you'll gain deep subject matter knowledge

and valuable experience across a range of industries and global organizations. At Ernst & Young, we're committed to helping you achieve your potential, both professionally and personally.

Company Description
At Ernst & Young, our 167,000 professionals work together to deliver assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. We are united by our shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. And, we make a difference through leading practices that develop our people, help our clients and strengthen our communities.

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