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  • Workforce Planning Consultant – Arabic Speaker | Ernst & Young

    Employment: Full Time

    In a business where are our people are our products inspiring excellence in how we engage with our clients is something that we are passionate about. As part of the Workforce Management Function, you will be part of the regional team and act as the key contact for the talent pools strategic experience allocation and capacity management.The opportunityThis role is a resource management and workforce-planning specialist who activates the day-to-day operations of the Workforce Management (WM) function. Your role is to ensure we maximize business performance and deliver on our talent promise through proactive management of our talent pool. The focus of this role will be within our Tax service line.You will obtain these by;- Allocating the right people, to the right role, at the right time- Supporting project demand prioritization and supply augmentation- Identifying and providing insight in regards to workforce planning and skills, capability and trendsYou will be using your specialist knowledge and relationships to ensure we maximize productivity and develop our talent through their on the job experiences.Your key responsibilities- Stakeholder Management- Responsible for managing key relationships within the talent pool- Manage utilization of employees to achieve utilization targets- Pipeline & Demand management- Ensuring direct connectivity between pursuits teams and the experience manager- Talent pool management & experience optimization- Actively managing bench, available capacity by understanding capability and proactively identifying opportunities for all available resources- Experience optimization- Highlighting capability outside the home talent pool via cross-functional, cross-border or cross-region allocation to maximize productivity- Experience management- Promoting identification and delivery of career experiences as part of every engagement- Leakage management and data quality- Ensuring ubiquitous and effective use of key enablers and data quality that supports rapid decisions- EYU & Development- Building individual capability and personal brand through a detailed development plan that deliver the learning, coaching and experiences needed to grow- Continuous improvement- Supporting roll out of initiatives on behalf of the resourcing leader and identifying opportunities to improve team performance

    Skills and attributes for success- Strong communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills- Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic attitude- Strong personal integrity and adherence to strict confidentiality- Able to build relationships at all levelsTo qualify you must have- Experience with workforce planning and/or business operations within professional services environments- Refined relationship and stakeholder management skills- Strong knowledge of business systems and refined data analysis skills- Experience working closely with colleagues in a high-performing teamIdeally, you will also have- A degree or post graduate in a related discipline- People management and development experienceWhat we look forWe are looking for people who can combine, great listening skills, collaboration, influencing and commercial acumen. Being able thrive in an ever changing, diverse, multi-cultural environment where we expect exceptional quality and show passion for your work will set you up for success.What working for EY offersWe offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. We also offer:- Exposure to some of the greatest colleagues and clients in the industry- Support, feedback and coaching in a culture that values operational excellence- Career potential to grow both within the MENA region and globally- A culture that will encourage you to grow you skills and strengths for your own betterment as well as that or EYAbout EYAs a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory 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. 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.Build your legacy with us.Apply now.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.
    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

  • IFS – HC – Regional Learning & Development Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    IFS – HC – Regional Learning & Development Associate – JordanLine of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Human Capital (HC)Management LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Learning and Development, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to contribute to the success of our people by developing quality and relevant learning initiatives that constantly improve the PwC experience. You’ll help us identify and source the best instructors, develop learning and performance improvement solutions across traditional and virtual classroom environments, and consult with other areas of the Firm to ensure our curriculums and initiatives support the PwC strategy.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.As an Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.- Share and collaborate effectively with others.- Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.- Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.- Follow risk management and compliance procedures.- Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.- Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner – verbally and in the materials I produce.- Build and maintain an internal and external network.- Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    Travel Requirements0%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?Yes

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.
    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.
    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.
    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.
    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.
    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

  • Senior Manager – Programme Leadership – Human Capital | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    Senior Manager – Human Capital – Programme Leadership, Riyadh, KSAClient DetailsHuman Capital – Programme Leadership, Riyadh, KSA* A leading global Consultancy* A competitive package and benefits.* Working for a leading global Consultancy

    Senior Manager – Human Capital – Programme Leadership, Riyadh, KSA* 12-15 years’ experience* Most recent experience in Boutique HR firms or Big 4* Must have HR Analytics, workforce planning and workforce analysis experience* Bilingual and Riyadh based preferred but UAE can also be considered

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:
    Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal
    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

  • Talent Partner | Robert Half

    Employment: Full Time

    The CompanyMy client is looking for a Talent acquisition partner within a well reputed Multinational Professional Services Company in Dubai.The RoleReporting into the Group HR manager, this position will be leading talent function across UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar.Responsibilities* Partner with business leadership team and human resources to understand strategic business objectives.* Lead talent acquisition strategy across UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar* Plan and implement company talent acquisition strategy* Develop company’s policy for talent benchmarking, talent assessment and interviewing* Conduct sourcing activities in order to fill open positions* Perform analysis of organizational development and anticipate future employment needs* Design and manage recruitment and selection processes (resume screening, screening calls, interviews etc.)* Represent company internally and externally at events with a goal of networking and relationship building with potential candidate communities* Counsel the candidate on corporate benefits, salary, and corporate environment* Manage respective candidate pools to ensure qualified candidates remain engaged in current or future opportunities* Administer and submit all hiring paperwork for new employees* Generate monthly updates for company’s leadership about upcoming talent acquisition initiatives* Create monthly reports on key talent acquisition metrics* Communicate regularly with HR department to get a clear view of company’s hiring needs and organizational goals* Work closely with marketing department to develop creative ways for addressing talent acquisition challenges* Proactively seek market intelligence to gain competitive advantage in attraction, assessment and sourcing methodologies

    Key competencies and requirements* 6+ years of experience within HR and talent acquisition* Experienced in Saudization/Emiratization and volume recruitment* Must be fluent in Arabic and English* Stakeholder management

    Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE symbol: RHI) is the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm and a member of the S&P 500 index. We are a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services and the parent company of Protiviti, a leading independent internal audit and business and technology risk consulting firm. For 2006, Robert Half International reported revenues of $4 billion and now has staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide. More

  • Senior Learning and Development Specialist – Emirati National | Black Pearl

    Employment: Full Time

    A new opportunity has come up with a well-known institution in Abu Dhabi. Our client is looking for a Talent Management Senior Associate. In this role, you will have the following responsibilities:- Drive the learning and development agenda for the organization leveraging blended learning techniques for maximum impact and ROI.- Identify and maintain a network of learning partners that can be leveraged to drive development at a group level.- Ensure implementation of succession management practices to maintain a healthy leadership bench strength and while keeping in mind the Emiratization objectives.- Drive high potential identification, management and retention.- Manage the utilization of the talent management budget in line with the delegation of authority and limits defined.- Support policy and process adherence in line with established service level agreements.- Develop and maintain relationship with third party providers including executive search firms, learning providers, technology partners etc.

    To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria:- A bachelor’s degree in business administration or human resources- Preferably with CIPD qualification- With minimum 8 years of total HR experience, of which at least 5 years in learning and development in a senior capacity- Strong fluency in English, knowledge in Arabic is a plus- Due to requirement of the role, this position is open to Emirati nationals- Knowledgeable in HRMS / Taleo system- Experience in developing, implementing and monitoring HR strategies and concepts.- Experience in leading transformation projects in complex multinational/ holding company organization settings.- Experience in performing as a center of excellence providing direction to operating companies of entities.- Clear and confident communicator with the ability to secure buy-in at all levels across a wide-range of stakeholders both internally and externally.- Knowledge of learning management systems and learning evaluation systems.- Ability to review and design learning curriculum based on adult learning principles.

    Black Pearl is a progressive, dynamic and well structured HR solution provider that offers permanent recruitment services, HR consultancy, psychometric assessments, coaching and also professional training services for clients from different corporate sectors in the Middle East.
    Like a rare and unique black pearl, we consider our partnership with our clients and job seekers as a fine, precious and valuable encounter that needs to be affirmed, developed and supported with a strong commitment to deliver not only the right services but the best in the industry.
    Our aim is to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients, strategically offering Black Pearl services that are customized to the unique requirements of our clients and job seekers alike, resulting in effectively achieving goals and all that is required in this ever evolving and competitive market. More

  • Learning & Development Manager | Deloitte & Touche (M.E.)

    Employment: Full Time

    As a Regional L&D Manager your role will be to support the Tax business in developing, promoting and managing tailoredlearning programs and materials. You will be expected to handle the following responsibilities:- Undertake Training Needs Analysis as required, and translate the relevant outcomes into tailored learning solutions- Apply an understanding of business requirements and priorities – gained through consultation with the RegionalL&D Director and the relevant Tax HR and Leadership stakeholders – to strategically plan annual L&D activities- Develop and deliver on an annual L&D budget for the Middle East and Cyprus region- Design, create and deliver curriculums and professional skills courses (both virtual and face-to-face) in line with adultlearning principles and the Deloitte Global Talent Standards- Co-ordinate and rollout service line-specific technical training, which includes the end-to-end project managementof core technical skills programs- Draw upon a strong knowledge of instructional design to craft digital and/ or virtually delivered learning programs- Critically evaluate the quality of implemented training programs based on observation and participant feedback, andreflect the relevant insights through continuous improvement- Facilitate professional skills programs as required to meet business needs in both Tax and cross-functional initiatives- Design and deliver internal talent programs, including graduate and leadership development- Align with the Tax HR team to draft and maintain internal L&D policy documents, and individual training agreementswhich are consistent with employee contracts and member firm legal requirements- Prepare and facilitate ad hoc initiatives and programs with the Tax HR Leader across the Middle East and Cyprus(such as wellbeing, talent development, coaching training, etcetera)- Provide progress reports to the Tax Business Leaders, Tax HR Leader and the Tax Lead Learning Partner- Work closely with and report directly to the Regional L&D Director to deliver a unified vision for DME L&D andensure outcomes in every business are targeted, complementary and high-quality- Build and cultivate the L&D brand and value proposition through the respective service lines and their leadership- Collaborate and align with various internal teams and stakeholders, such as the DME Tax HR and Risk Leaders, andthe Global Tax & Legal Learning team to ensure that all deliverables are relevant and consistent with business needs.

    Working within the Tax L&D team, this role provides an opportunity to work with diverse businesses units and provide serviceacross multiple geographies. The successful candidate will get an opportunity to build upon their existing leadership skills andbe involved in the hands-on management of a high volume training environment as they continue to grow within the field oflearning and development.KPIs:-Ability to deliver high quality solutions that optimize efficiency and effectiveness-Continuous improvement of the Tax L&D offering-Effective oversight and management of the Tax L&D team-Effective stakeholder management and engagement across the Tax Business Line for all offices in the Middle Eastand Cyprus-Timely, meaningful and upward reporting to the Regional L&D Director-Consistent demonstration of the Deloitte behaviours and values-Successful planning and delivery of Learning & Development initiatives.Qualifications, Key Skills, Experience & Knowledge-5 to 7 years of professional experience within the field of Learning and Development-Full completion of an appropriate tertiary qualification or equivalent which would assist in understanding keybusiness issues and executing the L&D strategy.-Extensive experience working in the field of corporate Learning and Development, with a strong understanding ofbest practices and the relevant software and systems is essential.-Strong skills in training facilitation and instructional design will be highly regarded.-Additional qualifications in Training and Assessment are preferred but non-essential.-Fluent or native English language ability, Arabic is a plusCompetencies / Personal Attributes / Interpersonal Skills-Strong attention to detail, work accurately and good planning and organization skills-Ability to multi-task and manage numerous projects in tandem without compromising quality-Knowledge and dexterity in project management and the ADDIE approach-Detailed understanding of how Learning Management Systems function, as well as an awareness of digital learningdevelopment tools-Strong communication and interpersonal skills-Highly motivated, confident and solutions focused, with a developed capability to work autonomously-Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage conflicting priorities-An aptitude for teamwork including the ability to work collaboratively and promote both team cooperation andharmony-Proactive in finding creative solutions, and leading innovation.

    Deloitte is the world’s largest and leading professional services firm, providing audit & assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory and tax and services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries, whether they are in the energy, communications, oil and gas, financial services, family businesses, healthcare, public or education sectors among others.
    With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries and territories, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and high-quality service to clients, delivering the insights they need to address their most complex business challenges. Deloitte’s more than 250,000 professionals are committed to becoming the standard of excellence.
    Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte globally and is the first Arab professional services firm established in the Middle East region Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL) and is a leading professional services firm established in the Middle East region with uninterrupted presence since 1926 with 26 offices in 15 countries to date. What distinguishes Deloitte member firms in the Middle East is the global and regional expertise and know-how offered through specialized and highly knowledgeable talent. Deloitte aims to offer the best services to its clients through a team with more than 3,300 partners, directors and staff in the Middle East which guarantees effective communication with clients and a deeper understanding of their needs. It is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). It has also received numerous awards in the last few years which include best employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), as well as the best CSR integrated organization.
    Deloitte drives progress. Our practices around the Middle East support clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. We invest in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empower them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we.
    Our Purpose
    Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most-for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.
    Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:
    Integrity
    Outstanding value to markets and clients
    Commitment to each other
    Strength from cultural diversity More

  • HR Manager – Rapid Innovation | Ernst & Young

    Employment: Full Time

    Join our Core Business Services (CBS) team and you will help support the important business enablement functions that keep our organization running strong. As a CBS professional, you will work across teams to provide the knowledge, resources and tools that help EY deliver exceptional quality service to our clients, win in the marketplace and support EY’s growth and profitabilityThe opportunityAs a part of our talent team, you will spend most of your time supporting the HR enablement team to deliver exceptional client service. Providing support to the HR Enablement function as needed with respect to the organizational effectiveness and efficiency of the talent team, its operations and alignment to global processes.The role is responsible for providing effective HR service delivery for Core HR processes as well as transactional/operational support for other Talent functions as needed (e.g. Onboarding, Talent Development, Recruiting). The role holder will require appropriate knowledge and experience to meet local service expectations and also manage routine HR enquiries and employee relations matters (before any escalation to a local Talent Consultant). They will also provide insight and advice to senior business colleagues across a range of functional areas.Your key responsibilities:Operations Management• Oversee the day to day workflow to ensure:• Consistency of approach and delivery of efficient service to agreed service levels to stakeholders• Fair allocation of work across the team• Development opportunities identified and acted upon for team• Regular interaction with Talent Consultants and other relevant business representatives as required to ensure understanding of the business, strategy and goals and implications for operations• Monitor delivery and quality of services, provide feedback to the HR Operations Lead, HR Enablement Leader and Strategic Talent Consultants as required to continuously improve service delivery• Provides operational Talent project support to help achieve Talent priorities as defined by Region Talent Leader• Support and lead on Employee Relations cases• Continuous improvement across operational activities• Implement polices and procedures and support the office understanding to embed changeTeam Management• Actively shares knowledge, information and ideas such as approaches for ensuring effective provision of services• Develops and implements operational plans (aligned to strategy) and monitors successful completion• Has a strong understanding of the business (i.e. the client) to ensure the right level of resources and capability can deliver services to agreed standard ensuring exceptional client service• Promotes a strong team environment where all members contribution is valued• Recognizes strong performers and high potential team members; proactively identifies and addresses individual performance concerns and/or issues; builds team capability• Actively manages HRE compliance with D and I policyRelationship Management• Key contact for Talent Consultants, HR Operations Lead and HR Enablement Leader on all operational matters for that cluster/country• Escalates any issues with overall service delivery to HR Operations Leader• Provides a framework to ensure clear communication channels between Talent Consultants, business stakeholders and all other relevant stakeholdersSkills and attributes for success• Ability to cope with a role that involves the transactional and operational as well as bigger picture thinking.• Commercial and pragmatic approach balanced with a high degree of sensitivity and discretion.• Ability to be resilient, practical and a self-starter, comfortable with working on own and with teams.• Demonstrating strong MS office skills and a willingness to acquire new skills to effectively utilise internal reporting systems

    To qualify for the role you must have• Extensive experience of working in HR operations or a talent function, with knowledge of HR systems and process improvement preferred• Experience in metrics reporting and analysis preferred• A degree in Human resources or a related discipline• Excellent communication skills, whether written or verbalIdeally, you’ll also have• CIPD qualified. A postgraduate qualification in a Business or Human Relations discipline is desirable.• Strong IT skills – Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePointWhat we look forHighly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.What working at EY offersWe offer a competitive compensation package where you will be rewarded based on your performance and recognised for the value you bring to the business. We also offer:• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for youAbout EYAs a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy, 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. 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.Build your legacy with us.Apply now.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.
    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

  • People Advisory Services Manager – Saudi National | Ernst & Young

    Employment: Full Time

    As the world continues to be impacted by globalization, demographics, technology, innovation and regulation, organizations are under pressure to adapt quickly and build agile people cultures that respond to these disruptive forces. EY People Advisory Services believes a better working world is helping our clients harness their People Agenda – the right people, with the right capabilities, in the right place, for the right cost, doing the right things.We work globally and collaborate to bring you professional teams to address complex issues relating to organization transformation, end-to-end employee lifecycles, effective talent deployment and mobility, gaining value from evolving and virtual workforces, and the changing role of HR in support of business strategy. Our EY professionals ask better questions and work with clients to create holistic, innovative answers that deliver quality results.The better the question. The better the answer. The better the world works.The opportunityTo manage change effectively, businesses must establish people and organizational strategies that allow them to respond flexibly to market forces. As a people and organizational change advisor, you will work with clients in delivering their HR and workforce transformation and organisational agendas and providing change management support with large scale Business Transformation. We require people who can build our service offerings, understand client needs, grow our internal capability and connect effectively across our global PAS and wider EY service lines to maximize our global knowledge and experience in supporting our client’s people-related business challenges.Your key responsibilities• You will be responsible for directing, designing and implementing major change and people transformation programs across MENA related to large-scale business/ IT transformations.• You will also develop people and change management strategies and business cases with measurable objectives.• In this role, you will work in diverse project teams, together with colleagues from different service lines to address client’s most complex issues and deliver full cycle large business transformation projects.• In addition to the above, you are going to proactively manage senior client stakeholders, including delivering difficult messages and managing performance issues, up to Senior Management & create value for the client by demonstrating thought leadership, bringing new insights and delivering service excellence• In this key role, you will also demonstrate the ability to identify new business and develop existing engagements and contribute to client pursuit efforts by preparing proposals and delivering presentations to potential clients and lead teams of consultants to execute engagements

    Skills and attributes for success• You can succeed in this role if you are professional, quickly establishing personal credibility and demonstrating expertise as well as having a strong personal impact and resilience & the ability to influence and persuade clients and stakeholders to gain support for major changes and key decisions.• Taking a practical approach to solving issues and gaining client agreement as well as being able to analyse complex problems and deliver insightful, practical and sustainable solutions is a skill you are expected to have for this role.• Furthermore, being skilled in facilitating and encouraging collaboration amongst team members, motivating teams to maximise performance while demonstrating confidence and effectiveness in recognising and managing potential issues during client assignments will contribute to your success for this opportunity.To qualify for the role you must have• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Business Administration or HR); Masters preferred• About 5-10 years’ work experience with proven track record of delivering large complex business/ HR transformation/ change management/ culture change projects• Specifically as a Manager, you should be a subject matter expert in one or more of the following- HR Transformation, organization design, talent management, performance management, rewards, people aspects of change whether this be operational transformation, cultural change or technology driven change• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (Both Arabic and English written and verbal communication is a must)• A proven track record of proactively managing teams and client stakeholders, including providing constructive challenge, influencing decisions, providing robust advice, delivering difficult messages and managing performance issues, at your commensurate levelIdeally, you’ll also have• Work experience within a professional services firm, global consultancy firm and/or large private and/or public sector organisations• Sector specialisation: strong insight into Government and Public Sector, Power & Utility, Technology & Communications, Financial Services is desirable.• Direct experience working within a large, complex, multinational organisation is desirableWhat we look forWe’re interested in versatile people with the ability to take on new responsibilities and listen to clients to get things done. We’re not just looking for technical knowledge experience — we’re after genuinely interesting people with the ability to build relationships, and think in unique and creative news ways.We are working with some of the biggest names across MENA and therefore we are looking for individuals who can demonstrate real impact within various areas of PAS for our clients; people who can build our service offerings, understand client needs, grow our internal capability and connect effectively across our MENA and Global PAS to maximise our global knowledge and experience in supporting clients to achieve their transformation objectives.If you’re a confident leader/ aspiring leader with a curious mind and the ability to solve complex issues, this role will interest you.What working at EY offersEY offers a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Plus, we offer:• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for youAbout EYAs a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy, 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. 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.Build your legacy with us.Apply now

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.
    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More