Global Innovation Communications and Engagement (CE) Manager - Assistant Director (West or East Coast)

Job description

TheBrand, Marketing & Communications ( BMC) function has an important role to play in helping to achieve EY’s Vision 2020 ambition to become the leading global professional services organization. We work hand in hand with the business to take services and solutions to market; bring our purpose of Building a better working world to life for our people, clients and communities; engage our people and build a high performing culture; and build the commercial value and emotional resonance of the EY brand.

BMC is led globally by Karen Hopkins. The function is made up of around 2,000 professionals, working across the Executive and Regions in the following areas of specialism: Brand; Marketing; PR/Media Relations & External Communications; Internal Communications & Employee Engagement; Corporate Communications.

BMC also includes a number of teams who are responsible for content development, editorial, webcasts, events-staging, strategy, planning and operations. Through the collectivepower of BMC, and the other teams and specialists we work with, we aim to build a better working world by driving commercial value through distinctive marketing and communications that deliver measurable market impact.

 

   

Function:                     Brand, Marketing & Communications (BMC)
Sub Function:            Global Client Service Communications & Engagement
Job title:                      Global Innovation Communications and Engagement (CE) Manager


Job Rank:                    Assistant Director
Scope:                        Global

The opportunity   

The Global Innovation CE Manager is responsible for developing, implementing and communicating the Global Innovation team’s strategy and initiatives to enhance and demonstrate the innovation culture at EY.

The Manager will develop a creative communications plan to promote innovation at EY, gather information on the various innovation initiatives from both the Global Innovation team and the EY innovation community, as well as facilitate communications and knowledge sharing from the Global Innovation team to the broader EY organization.

Success in this role will include the execution of a comprehensive communications program for innovation at EY that delivers sustainable, measurable results, as well as an effective integration of innovation messaging into existing communications programs.

Your key responsibilities

The key responsibilities in this role include:

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Support the Global Chief Innovation Officer’s remit and the Global Innovation BMC leader in developing an EY innovation engagement and awareness strategy and execute on the strategy

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Develop creative communications initiatives to promote innovation at EY, including AI and Blockchain

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Establish relationships and collaborate with various service line, Area/Regional, sector and other contacts as applicable to understand innovation initiatives and programs taking place across the organization

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Facilitate/create communications from the Global Innovation team to the broader EY organization, including events, newsletters (e.g., Daily News), social media, webcasts, presentations, SharePoint site, videos, etc., in line with the innovation strategy

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Work with the Global Innovation BMC Team and others in order to gather information, analyze and develop informed recommendations to advise on prioritization or actions

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Deliver engaging, relevant and timely content for our people, with particular emphasis on creating digital content

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Align and integrate innovation messages with other strategic communications, utilizing the most relevant channels

 

Skills and attributes for success

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Good understanding of the EY business and services, including understanding of financial performance metrics and value drivers, EY’s global strategy and the competitive dynamics in the industry.

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Demonstrate creative and independent thinking to develop strategy and execute next steps, including leveraging resources and tools effectively to drive participation, with continuing enhancements

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Take initiative and challenging the status quo using diplomacy, when required

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Strong team player, comfortable working collaboratively, virtually and independently

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Excellent communications and stakeholder management skills – able to effectively manage and influence senior Managers, as well as a broad range of internal and client-facing professionals

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Attention to detail

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Ability to work in a high-pace and agile environment

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Ability to synthesize complex information into simple, high impact messages

 

To qualify for the role you must have

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A track record of developing creative and credible ideas for content

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Strong understanding of innovation concepts and disruptors and prepared to keep up with latest developments, including the environmental factors that may impact EY and its markets, particularly in the area of technology and regulation

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Strong writing skills and the ability to understand and simplify complex ideas quickly.

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Strong personal communication, influencing and facilitation skills.

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to challenge with diplomacy and tact.

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A good understanding of global business issues, current affairs, economics and politics.

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An international outlook and an ability to work across geographies and cultures.

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Be flexible and able to deal with rapidly changing situations.

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Be comfortable working to tight deadlines.

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Be willing to travel as required.

 

What we look for

We’re looking for an experienced internal communications professional, who has experience working in a global organization. A high-energy individual who embraces change and innovation to ensure that we can continue to deliver world-class internal communications and engagement programs in this transformative age. The individual should demonstrateproven ability to influence and build collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders.

 

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

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Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around

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Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

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The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

About EY

As a global Manager in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build abetter working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities andcreativefreedom to make things better.Whenever you join, however long you stay, theexceptionalEY experience lasts a lifetime.And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.

 

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world. 


Apply now.

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