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 strong Senior Consultant who has general tech experience in one or more of the following area (Business, Data, Applications, IT strategy, trends, operating model, organization structure, IT PMO, Cloud architecture, cloud migration, IT service management and governance) to join our rapidly expanding Technology Consulting team. The role will be based in Syria to serve our clients onsite.

Key Responsibilities

Understanding the business strategy & vision and translating them into enterprise-wide technology vision & strategy in alignment with strategic priorities for growth, customer experience, efficiency etc.

Assess the impact of the business strategy on the architecture landscape, including organization, information and infrastructure and applications.

Ability to analyze client's (IT) Operating Model including the organization structure, processes and governance while developing recommendations and/or creating actionable roadmaps.

Analyzing application portfolios, identifying dependencies and common infrastructure platform components, and assessing migration feasibility.

Be a trusted advisor on 'innovation' with ability to frame key business and technology trends within the context of the client's objectives. Identify the potential implications and impacts of the associated trends.

Leverage EY's global network and cross-functional expertise to develop relevant enterprise architecture insights.

Develop thought leadership and define approaches to provide structured solutions to complex technology strategy problems of clients, by recombining existing methodologies and teams.

Technical Skills Requirements

The candidate should possess experience in one or more of the following domains:

IT Strategy / PMO, including but not limited to:

Support waterfall and agile project management approaches and methodologies. Monitor and track milestones and schedules, including status, dependencies, achievements, risks and issues.

Prepare progress-reporting content for project management and executive audiences. Coordinate across project stakeholders and assist with internal and external communication. Capture and maintain project management documentation.

IT Service Management and Governance, including but not limited to

Support the management of large and complex IT governance and service management projects end-to-end, from inception and requirements through operations and support. Design and implement clients’ IT governance and service management landscapes, including contributing to IT strategy formulation and implementation in related domains. Understand how the IT service management and governance landscape and processes affect and integrate with enterprise architecture layers, including business, applications, data, security, integration and infrastructure.

Enterprise Architecture, including but not limited to

Understand the business strategy and vision and translate them into an enterprise-wide technology vision and strategy aligned with strategic priorities for growth, customer experience and efficiency.

Assess the impact of business strategy on the architecture landscape, including organization, information, infrastructure and applications.

Analyze the client’s IT operating model, including organization structure, processes and governance, while developing recommendations and actionable roadmaps. Demonstrate significant experience in: (1) developing enterprise architecture standards, principles and guidelines; (2) governing an enterprise-wide portfolio of systems and platforms through an Architecture Review Board; and (3) acting as guardian of the strategy and architecture to ensure new initiatives comply with established guidelines.

Cloud Architecture and Cloud Migration, including but not limited to

Support the implementation and maintenance of complex cloud solutions, including public cloud offerings such as AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.

Support the management of large and complex cloud projects end-to-end, from inception and requirements through operations and support.

Demonstrate deep knowledge of commonly used cloud services and solutions across AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud and similar platforms.

Understand the transition of on-premises infrastructure to cloud environments.

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 or master’s degree in a relevant domain, such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business Information Systems or equivalent.

3-5 years of related work experience

Potential certifications include PMP, Agile, LEAN Six Sigma, Prosci, CBPA, COBIT, ITIL, ISO/IEC 27001, COSO, TOGAF, Zachman or equivalent certification

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.