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Senior Director - IT Advisory, Government and

Public Sector 

Ernst & Young- All- Saudi Arabia (Saudi Arabia)

Job Description

As Performance Improvement Senior Director - IT Advisory, you'll display a very high level of competency

in business development and/or technical knowledge, as well as a good understanding of internal operations.

You'll also have strong client delivery and engagement management experience. As a trusted advisor, you'll

identify and develop client and market growth opportunities and use your key subject matter knowledge to

develop thought leadership for clients.

Drawing on your knowledge and experience, you'll facilitate resolution of conflicts and politically sensitive

issues internally and with client teams. As a valued leader, you'll create and direct high-performing teamsacross Ernst & Young, improve learning opportunities for others and create and deliver cross-practice team

learning events. As a role model for quality & risk management, you'll confirm that all client work is

delivered to a high standard of quality in accordance with Ernst & Young's Q&RM guidelines.

Client responsibilities

► Lead IT Advisory Services engagements within government entities

► Plan, prepare and review deliverables in various forms including written reports, presentations

and discussions with clients, Ernst & Young teams and other parties

► Communicate significant issues, fees, and estimates-to-complete to clients

► Leverage client relationships to drive new business opportunities

► Understand Ernst & Young's full service offerings and actively identify opportunities to better 

serve clients► Build strong internal relationships within Ernst & Young Advisory Services and with other 

services across the organization

► Develop your personal profile in the marketplace

► Develop awareness of Ernst & Young's offerings in the market place

► Build strong, long-term relationships with key client sponsors

► Manage risk of delivery on client engagements

► Manage all financial aspects of client engagements

► Act as an ambassador for Ernst & Young in the market and with clients People r esponsibilities

► Develop people through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring all levels of staff 

► Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for all levels of staff 

► Drive people-related initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training IT Advisory Services

 professionals

► Maintain an educational program to continually develop personal skills of all levels of staff 

► Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures and communicate these to all

levels of staff 

► Act as a leader of the business and as a role model for staff  

Desired Skills & Experience

Technical skills requirements

You'll have knowledge and experience of a number of the following areas:

Solution architecture (including data, enterprise and technical)

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Technology sourcing for transformation

Systems delivery, support and advice

Systems integration, support and advice

IT service management and delivery

IT program assurance

Strategic supplier management

IT process effectiveness and value

IT governance and management

Business architecture and IT strategy

ERP implementation experience

Relevant major packaged enabled enterprise transformation programs (ERP, SCM, CRM, business

intelligence)

Relevant major software packages (SAP, Oracle, Siebel, Peoplesoft, Hyperion, a.s.o)

You'll have knowledge and experience in one or more of Ernst & Young's priority industry sectors:

Government & Public Sector Additional requirements

Specialist in serving Government Entities, in particular you should have worked in developing Defense,

Security, Education, Infrastructure or Public Financial Management

Masters degree in Business Administration or Business Psychology from a reputable institution would be

 preferred but not essential

Track record with a blue chip consulting organization and/or a blue chip organization or at least 10 years

industry experience

Strong academic record including a degree (if specialism is customer strategy, this should ideally be a

marketing degree or an MBA

Proficiency in Arabic language skills is required

Demonstrated track record of structuring and managing projects or programs of work, exceeding client

expectations whilst managing project risks or issues

Willingness and ability to travel across the MENA region

Who we are

The leaders of today's organizations need to know how to maximize value from their IT investments. As one

of our IT advisory professionals, you'll work with commercial and public sector organizations to provideindependent advice on how their IT operations can support their business strategy and its execution. You'll

 provide insights into organizational culture and help align a client's people, processes and technology. As part

of a talented team of IT advisory professionals around the world, you'll gain deep subject matter knowledge

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and valuable experience across a range of industries and global organizations. At Ernst & Young, we're

committed to helping you achieve your potential, both professionally and personally.

Company Description

At Ernst & Young, our 167,000 professionals work together to deliver assurance, tax, transaction and

advisory services. We are united by our shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. And, we

make a difference through leading practices that develop our people, help our clients and strengthen our communities.

Our collaborative culture supports the personal and professional success of each individual. Learn more

about who we are, what we do and how to achieve your potential by visiting: http://www.ey.com/about