Whole industries have been disrupted and transformed in recent years by technology. As a technology consulting professional, you’ll help businesses realize the value they can gain from their technology investments — supporting strategy, transformation execution, operating model design and technology-enabled growth. As part of a high-performing team, you’ll deliver exceptional client service — advising on how digital transformation, IT operations, enterprise architecture, digital platforms, data, AI and emerging technologies contribute to performance improvement and act as a multiplying effect during major program transformations.

As organizations look to leverage the advantage technology offers, we’ll work with you to further develop the consultancy, leadership and analytical skills that you’ll need in today’s environment. Working on projects that cross borders and sectors, the experiences you gain here will be more valuable than anywhere else. So, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

The opportunity

EY is looking for Senior resources to join our rapidly expanding Technology Consulting team in the UAE.

The roles will be based in the UAE, and will serve MENA clients both remotely and onsite across different MENA locations, primarily across the GCC.

This is a leadership opportunity for experienced technology strategy and transformation professionals who can shape and deliver large-scale technology and digital transformation programs, engage senior executives, generate sales opportunities, build high-performing teams and contribute to business development across priority sectors including Oil & Gas, IT, Digital, AI and Data.

Key Responsibilities

· Understand clients’ business strategy, vision and transformation priorities, and translate them into practical technology strategy, digital transformation roadmaps and execution plans.

· Lead strategic technology transformation engagements across IT operations, digital transformation, enterprise architecture, IT solution delivery, digital platforms, AI architecture, data and emerging technologies.

· Assess the impact of business strategy on the technology landscape, including organization, governance, processes, information, architecture, applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, sourcing models and operating models.

· Create technology strategy, target operating model and transformation blueprints that help clients realize strategic objectives through technology-enabled capabilities.

· Lead the design and delivery of multi-year transformation roadmaps, including initiatives, investment cases, benefits realization, sequencing, dependencies and governance structures.

· Guide clients through enterprise-wide transformations, including IT operations transformation, digital platform modernization, cloud-enabled delivery, ERP-enabled transformation, AI/data initiatives and technology modernization programs.

· Shape enterprise architecture and AI architecture approaches, ensuring technology solutions are scalable, secure, integrated and aligned to business outcomes.

· Support clients in defining governance, decision rights, capability models, organizational structures, roles, skills and performance measures for technology, digital and IT functions.

· Interact with CXO-level stakeholders and senior management across client organizations, including CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, COOs, CFOs and business unit leaders.

· Develop trusted advisor relationships by bringing relevant perspectives on technology trends, AI/GenAI, data platforms, cloud, automation, innovation ecosystems, cybersecurity, responsible AI and digital value creation.

· Lead engagement teams and provide senior leadership in the planning, assessment, design and delivery of successful technology strategy and transformation engagements.

· Drive sales and opportunity generation activities, including opportunity shaping, proposal development, commercial discussions, account planning and contribution to the strategic direction of the Technology Strategy & Transformation practice.

· Deliver projects end-to-end, ensuring quality, stakeholder alignment, commercial discipline, delivery governance and measurable client outcomes.

· Build, mentor and develop multidisciplinary teams, including consultants, managers, subject matter experts and third-party delivery partners.

· Leverage EY’s global network and cross-functional expertise to develop relevant technology transformation insights and deliver high-quality outcomes for clients.

Technical skills requirements

· 10–15+ years of relevant experience, with 10+ years typically aligned to Senior Manager level and 12–15+ years typically aligned to Director level.

· Strong exposure to technology strategy, digital transformation, IT operations, enterprise architecture, IT solution delivery, digital platforms, AI architecture, data/AI programs, innovation-led transformation or technology modernization.

· Preferred industry background includes Oil & Gas, IT, Digital, AI and Data-led transformation environments.

· Strong experience leading technology strategy, digital transformation, transformation PMO, IT/digital operating model, innovation roadmap, enterprise architecture, ERP-enabled transformation, data/AI or cloud-enabled programs.

· Demonstrated ability to design target operating models, governance structures, processes, capability frameworks and implementation roadmaps for technology, digital or IT functions.

· Experience managing complex transformation programs with multiple stakeholders, workstreams, vendors and delivery teams across business and technology functions.

· Ability to shape business cases, investment roadmaps, benefits tracking models and transformation value cases, including cost/benefit and total cost of ownership considerations.

· Strong understanding of digital and technology trends, including AI/GenAI, data platforms, cloud, automation, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, product-oriented delivery and agile/lean delivery models.

· Experience working with senior technology and business leadership to shape the IT strategic agenda, create demand and guide transformation priorities.

· Strong commercial orientation with experience supporting sales pursuits, opportunity generation, proposals and account growth.

· Exposure to MENA/GCC client environments is preferred, particularly large-scale transformation programs in UAE, KSA or broader GCC markets.

· Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, ITIL, cloud certifications, agile certifications or digital transformation credentials are advantageous.

· Strong executive communication, storyboarding, proposal writing and board-level presentation skills.

Client responsibilities

· Build and maintain appropriate relationships with clients; leverage relationships to effectively execute work and expand impact.

· Connect the right EY team members to key client contacts and mobilize cross-functional capabilities around client priorities.

· Maintain open and proactive communication with senior client stakeholders and engagement leadership.

· Build credibility by understanding clients’ businesses, sectors, competitive pressures and transformation agendas.

· Bring diverse and thought-provoking perspectives and EY points of view to explore practical technology-enabled solutions with clients.

· Support approaches when challenged and influence senior client team members by establishing credibility on specialist matters and technical judgment.

· Analyze market trends, long-term plans and the financial implications of technology and business strategies.

· Develop a wide and deep network across client organizations and professional bodies, creating lasting and mutually beneficial relationships.

· Deliver an exceptional client experience across all engagements by maintaining the right level of relationships, anticipating needs and resolving critical client issues.

· Develop account plans and coordinate delivery of a range of service offerings, building trust by mobilizing the right resources and facilitating consistent quality.

· Drive opportunities to expand client services based on current offerings and client feedback, negotiate significant changes in scope and resolve disagreements around project outcomes.

· Take the lead in forecasting budget issues and recommending appropriate responses.

Internal Expectations

· Take ownership for driving professional growth and leveraging coaching, learning and new experiences.

· Confidently and authentically present complex messages using a variety of media and methods that build strong relationships based on trust.

· Demonstrate influencing skills that address the varied interests and individual styles of others.

· Create a positive team environment, balancing individual initiative with team collaboration and EY priorities, and encouraging people to speak up and express differing views.

· Adopt appropriate coaching techniques to meet the various needs of team members.

· Assemble the right team to achieve business goals by creating the right mix of skills and the right conditions to work together effectively.

· Improve commitment and engagement of team members while focusing on achievement of their goals.

· Provide constructive feedback tailored to each person’s style and environment.

· Recommend development activities tailored to each team member’s needs and learning style.

· Resolve competing priorities and resource allocation issues, building collaboration across organizational boundaries.

What we look for

Highly 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 leader equipped with strong stakeholder management, people leadership, commercial acumen and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization.

We are looking for professionals who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery leadership — someone who can shape the technology agenda with senior executives, generate opportunities and mobilize teams to deliver transformation outcomes at pace.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

· 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 contact us as soon as possible.

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