Senior Manager Technology Consulting - Johannesburg, South Africa - EY

Verified Company

Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

This
Senior Manager will be responsible for the quality of client interaction including thought leadership and guidance on industry best practice, while also playing a role in the delivery of the required solution through interaction with the assigned implementation team.

He/she will follow project standards within established timeframes and at defined quality levels, and ensure projects are completed according to schedule and client specifications.

This position is client-facing and requires travel to the client site as the project warrants. The work performed is typically moderately complex.

Responsibilities and Deliverables:

Your deliverables as a
Senior Manager will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Management of alliance partnerships within the technology domain, including both setup of new alliances and maintenance of existing relationships, becoming the key contact person for these
Play a leadership role, working with various team members, to execute program & technical projects for clients, focusing on ways of working, governance, technical implementation, etc.
Training and mentorship of junior resources.
Interact with clients to provide them insights and possibilities to help shape and craft their transformation journeys
Interact with clients, consultatively, to determine project requirements and needs analysis.
Present the technology capabilities and specific solution required to the client
Prepare proposals for clients in accordance with predefined standards and procedures.
Establish and/or assist client with controls based on client's business practices and processes; recommend best practices; review setup with clients and gain client acceptance.
Assess and report risks during project and participate in the development and implementation of mitigation plans.
Communicate project scope, status, and risks to all stakeholders.
Record accurate and timely accounting of time spent on project related activities.
Follow established project, departmental, company procedures and quality standards.
Follow established project management standards.
Provide activities related to the management of assigned implementation projects to bring the project to a timely close and transition the client appropriately.
Complete postimplementation tasks in a timely manner.
Update internal documentation as applicable.

Required Experience:

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Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or related technology field (Honours degree or above advantageous)_

Minimum of
3 years of experience in technology consulting, through a financial institution or an industry software vendor company.
Proven industry relevant track record of indepth knowledge of various technology domains, associated standards, practices and regulations
Client facing service experience required. Engagement across stakeholders and ability to run information gathering and sharing sessions
Experience with various project management disciplines preferred

Skills:

Business Writing Skills (business cases, proposals)
Presentation and Facilitation Skills
System Development Life Cycle (Waterfall, Agile)
Innovative thinker

Advantageous Experience and Skills:

Exposure to core transformation journeys at a variety of levels (management, design, implementation)
Exposure to cloudbased technologies and solutions and associated transformation/migration programs
Global experience with clients, relevant software vendors and/or consultancy capabilities
Certification in agile principles
Certification in cloud and related technologies
Certification in design thinking principles