Hybrid CSS PM Manager

at EY

• Job title: CSS PM Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Azure, PMP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Kochi, India

About the role

• Manager in Consulting Support Services at EY handling project management and coordination. Overseeing project financials, communication, and team management to drive efficiency and success.

Responsibilities

• Perform project management activities to include: Financial management, pricing scenario modelling
• Budget v/s spend tracking, Invoicing
• Work with solution architect on WBS, project planning using tools like Excel or MS Projects, Collection and tracking status of deliverables
• Set up/structure instances of PM tools and manage development lifecycle
• Create PMO playbooks, phase gate templates, other trackers
• Reporting and preparing intuitive dashboards for client team including senior leadership
• Prepare and manage RAID logs, Stakeholder register etc.
• Act as a central point of contact for the assigned project(s), manage communication plan
• Be insightful about the services the project provides and utilize that knowledge to make suggestions and/or recommendations
• Support quality and risk management, manage documentation
• Develop strong working relationships and leverage information gained to anticipate client needs
• Support RFI/RFPs with coordination and governance
• Manage deployment and utilization of team assigned, span of 10-20, Staff, Senior and AMs
• Manage operational activities like co-ordination, supervision, work allocation and compliance
• Source and share feedback with team members, contribute to mid-year/annual appraisal cycles
• Expand CSS integration across member firms through building networks and developing new services
• Involve in people initiatives including recruiting and training professionals and act as a role model
• Lead and collaborate on team and consulting level initiatives
• Quality control, review of the team's work, and ensuring overall adherence to SLAs and KPIs
• Facilitate transition of new work from project initiation to 'business as usual' and focus on continuous improvement/efficiency gains
• Flexible to work Onsite/work from office needed (hybrid)
• Willing to work on Indian Holidays as per client requirement
• Willing to travel, within the country and internationally as required.

Requirements

• Any Graduate/Post-graduate, preferably B.Com/BBA/Economics/B.Tech or master’s degree
• Good to have CSM/PSM, CAPM/Prince2/PMP, Project Management Fundamentals or Six sigma certification
• Previous relevant Industry or project management experience- ideally at least 8+ years with 1-2 years’ experience in mid-level management role
• Strong computer skills, including advanced Microsoft suit (Excel, power point presentation etc.)
• Strong presentation skills, ability to analyse data, draw business inference and summaries
• Must have skills Power BI, Power apps, MS Project, Visio, SharePoint
• Experience with JIRA/Confluence, Azure DevOps, Trello etc.
• Experience of Agile project management, understanding of Product backlog, EPIC & User stories etc.
• Strong English communication - both written and verbal
• Strong analytical/numerical skills, attention to detail even when dealing with routine tasks
• Confident, Assertive, with strong communication and influencing skills
• Prior experience working with Global cliental required
• Self-starter, excellent team player, organized and self-disciplined.
• Ability to work with senior leadership

Benefits

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you