Tax Operations Support - Advanced Associate

Job description

Job purpose  

To achieve the EYVision andTax Service Line business objectives, the GlobalTax network and GDSTax executesprojects and initiatives on a periodic basis. As EY aims to achieve effectiveness and efficiency to providesustainable value to our global network and clients, GDSTax is at the core of EY’s most notable transformation projects. The GDSTax PMO team has been established to supplement the PM talent shortage in our globalTax network andwithin GDS for the efficient and effective delivery of these projects. As a core member within the GDSTax PMO team, thecandidate will work closely with Project Leaders across the organization to design and implement solutions to improveand accelerate the delivery of projects and transformation initiatives. The candidate will be responsible for managingprojects (end to end or parts of projects) for internal GDS and wider global network clients. Candidate will be expectedto have experience in managing big budget programs / projects. Role will also include establishing, maintaining, andstrengthening client relationships. 

Accountabilities  

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Contributes as an effective team member and takes accountability for deliverables 

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Creates value to clients independently- bringing good project and change management skills and past clientexperiences 

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Deploys consulting best practice knowledge and techniques when undertaking work 

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Performs rapid assessment of current landscape for clients and is able to provide insights around hypothesesand solutions 

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Leads the smooth delivery of the project/program outcomes 

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Develops and manages knowledge for use across projects 

  Skills requirements  

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Experience in scoping projects and successfully managing client expectations and requirements 

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Experience with process design, including e.g. conducting workshops, interviews, process documentation 

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Demonstrates an understanding of, and sensitivity to stakeholders needs 

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Good judgment, tact and decision-making ability 

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Good analytical and critical thinking skills 

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Flexibility to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change 

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Significant professional experience – in project and change management. Proven track record as a projectmanager or change manager on medium scale, complex projects 

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Previous experience in managing several project initiatives simultaneously 

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Understanding of standard project methodologies re project initiation, current state analysis, future state design,implementation and project transition/close 

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Ability to manage ambiguity and the political aspects of change 

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Strong project management skills and knowledge 

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Ability to build and maintain good working relationship across many different functions and organization levels 

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Excellent written, oral and presentation communication and stakeholder engagement skills 

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Experience with PMOs 

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Experience in coaching and mentoring junior team members 

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Ability to work and team with a multitude of different people and different cultures 

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Ability to travel, and conduct multi-time zone meetings outside of local business hours 

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Strong MS Office skills – Excel,Word, Power Point,Visio and MS Project 

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No requirement for sector/industry specialization. 

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PMP certification desirable 

Key relationships  

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EYTax leadership across geographies 

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Engagement teams around the world 

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GDSTax Leadership,Tax Sub service line teams and support function