Manager / Senior Manager - People Consulting, Change & Transformation

About the role

EY is looking for a Manager or Senior Manager in its People Consulting team in Zurich. You will help leading organizations in Switzerland and internationally navigate complex business, workforce and technology transformations, working with senior client stakeholders to design and deliver programs that drive adoption, build organizational capability and enable sustainable business outcomes. Depending on your level, you will lead workstreams or entire programs, contribute to business development, develop trusted client relationships and coach high-performing teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of organizational change, learning, communication, culture and workforce transformation initiatives.
• Partner with client executives and transformation leaders to develop strategies that increase adoption and realization of business benefits.
• Guide clients through business and technology transformations, including ERP, digital, AI-enabled and operating model programs.
• Manage project teams and coach junior colleagues to deliver high-quality outcomes and exceptional client experiences.
• Drive business development, including client relationship management, proposal development, commercial discussions and go-to-market initiatives.
• Lead workstreams or end-to-end programs from strategy and design through implementation and sustainment.
• Contribute to the growth of EY's People Consulting practice through innovation, thought leadership, people development and market activities.

Required profile

• Managers: 6-10 years of experience in consulting or industry, with a focus on change management, learning, HR or workforce transformation; experience delivering complex transformation programs and managing client stakeholders.
• Senior Managers: 10+ years of relevant experience with a proven track record of leading large-scale transformation programs, strong business development experience and experience building trusted relationships with senior executives and C-suite stakeholders.
• Experience with large-scale business, digital, ERP, AI or workforce transformations.
• Fluency in English is required; German and/or French are highly desirable for the Swiss market.

Required skills

• Knowledge of leading change methodologies, design thinking, agile approaches, learning transformation and adoption strategies.
• Strong facilitation, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage teams and workstreams while maintaining a high-quality client experience.
• For Senior Managers: proposal development, commercial management and sales origination.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA transformations is a strong advantage.