Manager, Technology Strategy

  • Full-Time
  • On-Site

Job Description:

Whole industries have been disrupted and transformed in recent years by technology. As a technology consulting professional, you'll help businesses realize the value they can gain from their IT investments — supporting strategy and being a key growth driver. As part of a high-performing team, you'll deliver exceptional client service — providing advice on how technology enablement, digital transformation and enterprise intelligence contribute to performance improvement, as well as how technology can act as multiplying effect during major program transformations.

As organizations look to leverage the advantage technology offers, we'll work with you to develop the consultancy and analytical skills that you'll need in today's environment. Working on projects that cross borders and sectors, the experiences you gain here will be more valuable than anywhere else. So, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

The Opportunity

EY is looking for a Technology Strategy Manager to join our rapidly expanding Technology Consulting team. The role will be based in Syria to serve our clients onsite. This enables our Tech Consultants towards:

Envision how digital and technology transform the markets, products, services and capabilities of the business.

Plan and design strategic transformation programs aimed at delivering business + IT value and improving performance.

Support end-to-end transaction life cycle with a focus on maximum value creation.

Key Responsibilities

Develop cohesive, compelling strategic visions of how technology transforms the business models of clients and coach leaders in positioning the vision while engaging stakeholders at all levels to support the proposed direction.

Apply knowledge of Technology operating model design approaches, core capabilities associated with a Technology operating model, and advantages/disadvantages of differing operating models.

Analyze existing Technology operating models, design new operating models, recommend improvements, define advantages/disadvantages, and design transformation programs. Systematically manage the organization's technology investments, projects, services, and activities in line with business objectives and priorities.

Apply knowledge of Technology Financial Management to develop a framework that evaluates potential costs and benefits, informs key decisions about technology investments, internal allocation, and utilization of technology resources and any changes to technology processes or services offered.

Analyze existing workforce and organizational structures using knowledge of Technology organization theory, models, roles, and structures, and define a new organization more aligned to client goals and objectives.

Collaborate closely with EY technology and business consulting practices to drive broad transformation programs at clients.

Identify advisory market trends and client needs, develop pursuit strategies, and work with pursuit teams in business development.

Contribute domain expertise to the development of thought leadership.

Technical Skills Requirements

Experience in at least two of the following technology domains: IT Service Management, IT Asset Management, Enterprise Architecture, IT Operations, or Cloud Strategy. Management consulting experience with a focus on client service and business development.

Strong skills in written and verbal communication, presentation, and technical writing, coupled with a keen interest in further developing and integrating enterprise business processes with technology.

Client Responsibilities

Build and maintain appropriate relationships at client; leverage relationships to effectively execute work.

Connect the right EY team members to key client contacts.

Maintain open and proactive communication.

Build credibility by knowing what's happening in clients' businesses and with their competitors.

Bring diverse and thought-provoking perspectives and EY points of view to explore solutions with clients.

Manage multiple viewpoints and ways to express them so that the organization benefits from different insights and ideas.

Support approach when challenged and influence senior client team members by establishing credibility related to specialized matters and technical judgment on work-in progress.

Develop a wide and deep network across client organizations and professional bodies, developing lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with key stakeholders.

Internal Expectations

Take ownership for driving professional growth and leveraging coaching, learning and new experiences.

Confidently and authentically present complex messages skillfully, using a variety of media and methods that build excellent relationships based on trust.

Demonstrate influencing skills that address the varied interests and individual style of others, recognizing people have different sources of motivation and ways to achieve success.

Create a positive team environment, balancing individual initiative with team collaboration, and encourage people to speak up and express differing views.

Improve commitment and engagement of team members, while focusing on the achievement of their goals.

Provide constructive feedback tailored to each person's style and environment.

Recommend development activities tailored to each team member's needs and learning style.

Resolve competing priorities and resource allocation issues, building collaboration across organizational boundaries.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineer or other relevant advanced degree from a top educational institution

Experience: 7+

What We Look For

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you'll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

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.