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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.Would you like to work for a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services with over 250.000 people around the world? Would you like to be part of a global Procurement team that employs innovation and technology to disrupt the status quo and generate business value? Would you like to play a role in building a better working world every day? If so, you will want to read this.About ProcurementOur global Procurement team includes more than 300 people working across 31 countries. We are relentless trendsetters, employing the latest in innovation and technology to better service the business. In a world of disruption, we embrace transformation and work to find best-in-class services and suppliers to help us stay ahead of the curve. We are responsible for sourcing across four categories of spend:
Real Estate (including Workplace Services and Real Estate Technology and Innovation)
Technology Sourcing & External Content
Travel, Meetings & Events (including Brand, Marketing and Communications)
Talent
The opportunityThe Americas Design & Projects (D&P) Leader is responsible for the planning and delivery of EY@Work Office Fit-out projects. This includes ensuring that EY@Work Design principles and the D&P Playbook are followed and incorporated in the all phases of the project.The proposed role will be to lead both from a technical point of view and EY@Work strategic approach the major RE Projects in selected locations in coordination with the responsible Regional Real Estate Leader and the assigned Project Managers. The role will also ensure performance of all projects in line with EY@Work and delivery of all projects within budget and program and to the agreed scope.The role may also require involvement in other regions as well as the D&P Centre of Excellence if/as requested.Your key responsibilities
Successfully Deliver EY@Work office fit-out projects for all EY locations in the selected countries/regions.
Identify future requirements of EY’s offices in conjunction with Regional Real Estate Leaders and EY@Work program, and contribute to business case development (PPA) and conceptualization (EY@Work centric).
Oversee all phases of the project with responsibilities including but not limited to: managing the local Project/Cost Managers’ performance, controlling the approved budget, approving procurement strategy, reviewing drawings, acting as first point of approval for all design & procurement activities and facilitating approvals from the relevant internal stakeholders.
Establish and manage stakeholder expectations on the EY@Work D&P responsibilities and be accountable for successful implementation of EY@Work from initiation to closeout across the area to Global RE team, regional, country, and local leadership and project teams and committees.
Act as the main point of contact between the business and project team on all D&P related matters. Act as a trusted business advisor and strategic partner to internal stakeholders advising on all project matters as the real estate expert.
Resolve issues arising from the project and escalate as/if required.
Drive and deliver Design & Projects initiatives and strategies as part of the broader Americas and Global D&P team. Regularly connect with the wider D&P and RE team, share knowledge and encourage consistency.
Drive value generation for the projects through delivering cost savings, cost avoidance, brand value and others.
Help drive Sustainability, Wellness and Agility in the RE portfolio through implementation in the relevant projects.
Ensure compliance with local regulations and relevant Health & Safety standards.
Ensure the application of consistent processes and policies to projects across Americas, ensuring escalation of compliance or risk issues in line with the D&P Playbook.
Help drive the Global RE agenda and contribute to goals setting and achieving targets.
Improve on existing and develop new D&P reporting required to fulfil the Global EY@Work 2020+ vision for D&P for the regions (in conjunction with the D&P Playbook).
Develop, implement, maintain, and be accountable for Region, and Country Executive management D&P project reporting both to stakeholders and wider RE team.
Maintain an agreed Risk Management reporting process for each critical phase and milestone of all projects – including fiscal management, time management, critical date management, and stakeholder management – and establish visibility with key stakeholders.
Manage the performance of the selected Project Management Framework partners, and any other relevant Master Services Agreements.
Take a lead position in supporting Americas Regional Real Estate Leaders in the D&P part and be accountable for D&P requests and reporting to them as part of a wider team.
Constantly share external best practices with the RE team and drive their own personal development.
To qualify for the role you must have
Minimum 5 years senior management experience in Design & Construction related professions, within professional services or large Multi-National corporations
Demonstrated experience in managing multicultural and virtual internal & external teams
Tertiary qualified in a related discipline with preference given to Degree and Master qualified candidates
Demonstrated experience in delivering large and diverse office projects across multiple geographies
Ideally, you’ll also have
Ability to travel Across Americas, and to attend global meetings both physically and virtually as required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as presentation skills – Fully proficient in English speaking, reading, and writing essential
Experienced at Senior Management level stakeholder management
Capable of Executive Management stakeholder management
Desired experience having worked client side or acting as a program manager
Exceptional influencing and negotiating skills
Experience of working in a virtual team
Strong relationship building skills & emotional intelligence
Strong ability to lead and inspire stakeholders under a common vision
Ability to manage large amount of logistical information, strong time management & prioritisation skills
Strong RE project management skills with the ability to lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams
Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies
Enthusiastic, committed and determined
Adaptable and open to change
Strong experience in delivering cultural change through the built environment and how to take stakeholders through a change journey
What we offerThe compensation ranges below are provided in order to comply with United States pay transparency laws. Other geographies will follow their local salary guidelines, which may not be a direct conversion of published US salary range/s.We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the US is $129,600 to $242,400. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $155,600 to $275,500. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, Please apply to this role only through the ‘Apply’ link (not through the local office). Your application will then be routed to the appropriate recruiting team.The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.EY | Building a better working worldEY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, type Option 2 (HR-related inquiries) and then type Option 1 (HR Shared Services Center), which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team or email SSC Customer Support at ssc.customersupport@ey.com .
