Senior Manager - Power And Utilities Digital Grid - Smart Grid [Ernst & Young]

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Our clients operate in a world where achieving and sustaining performance is more difficult than ever. As a performance improvement professional, you will be focused on helping them grow and turn their strategy into reality. You'll work in high-performing teams that drive growth and deliver exceptional client service, ensuring you play your part in building a better working world.

Your career is yours to shape.

The strength of our global network, combined with local empowerment and a relentless focus on winning in specific markets, mean you'll gain valuable experience across different geographies and sectors. So, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

The opportunity

The position serves as a Senior Manager in the Power & Utilities Digital Grid practice at EY Canada. You will be responsible for leading, designing and implementing Digital Grid Programs, capabilities and solutions incorporating Operational Technology systems such as AMI, ADMS, OMS, SCADA, DRMS, DERMS, EMS, GIS, resulting in increased value for our clients.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Communicate and monitor service quality in respect of specific client requirements, and proactively manage engagements for service quality
• Participate in the definition of differentiated solutions to solve problems for our clients
• Successfully manage engagements to schedule and budget
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, anticipate client needs and enhance client service delivery
• Provide strategic and relevant insights on engagements
• Focus on continual learning, sharing knowledge and coaching staff
• Lead consulting engagements to solve complex issues in the Power & Utilities industry
• Collaborate actively with subject-matter professionals, product owners, end users and client stakeholders
• Stay current with industry trends, developments, technologies and new digital grid technology capabilities; actively share these with team members and apply to engagements
• Lead proposals and commercial propositions that align with customer needs and differentiate EY from the competition

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Demonstrate passion in promoting EY strategy, services and values
• Develop an inclusive culture in which timely, authentic feedback and coaching are provided to all colleagues and team members and help mentor, coach, and counsel team members
• Identify and evaluate new ideas, better ways of working, technologies, or external products to expand EY capabilities
• Effectively navigate ambiguous and complex relationships and contexts with a very good level of emotional intelligence, leveraging differences, asking questions, and supporting coaching and feedback
• Adapt to varied cultural and personal styles to work effectively with others' differences, concerns, and motivations
• Build credibility by knowing what's happening in clients' businesses and with their competitors

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience delivering consulting services to Power & Utilities clients
• The willingness and ability to travel
• Proven work experience in one or more of the following areas: Transmission, Distribution, Generation, Nuclear, Regulatory, and technology solutions such as OMS, ADMS, DERMS, SCADA, GIS
• The ability to manage complex technical projects with diverse global stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to clearly communicate with leadership and colleagues about technical capabilities, limitations, issues, and recommendations
• Be highly organized, detail-oriented, independent, and resourceful
• The flexibility to expand horizons and gain competence in multiple digital grid domains

Ideally, you'll also have

• The ability to work across business and technical teams
• Experience delivering consulting services to Power & Utilities clients
• A degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

What We Look For

We're interested in passionate leaders with strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends for their area of focus and specific skills and knowledge to contribute to our clients and teams. If you have a genuine passion for helping businesses achieve the full potential of their data, this role is for you.

What We Offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

Plus, We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being.

• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry

EY Way of Work and your health and safety

EY Way of Work recognizes flexibility in the way we collaborate, innovate and deliver with the ability to work in-person and remotely. To support a healthy and safe in-person working environment, EY has implemented various layers of health and safety controls while working in the office or at client or other locations. A critical component of EY's workplace safety program includes our COVID-19 vaccination policy which requires all personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless an accommodation based on a reason protected by human rights legislation is provided.

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We're committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. From our actions to combat systemic racism and our advocacy for the LGBT+ community to our innovative Neurodiversity Centre of Excellence and Accessibility initiatives, we welcome and embrace the diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds and perspectives that make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and consulting services, we're using the finance products, expertise and systems we've developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

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