The opportunity
- Your role will be to manage Executive Assistance Team in GDS India.
- You will prove your experience in being responsible for managing the Operations of the Executive Assistance Team who deliver the administrative needs of the global EY office Senior Leadership Team. You will also be supporting the Leaders / PPEDs with their business needs and help them stay focused on their projects by resolving operational and administrative issues before they arise.
Your key responsibilities
Build and maintain exceptional and strong relationships with internal clients and stakeholdersUpdated with the latest EY policiesIn addition to being organized and analytical, excellent communication and task management skills required to effectively prioritize work and balance multiple prioritiesServe as the GDS representativeOwn, monitor and maintain the performance of the team using established ways of working and making Exceptional Client Service (ECS) a normal way of doing businessPeople Management, Stakeholder Management, Change Management and Conflict Management are the keyIdentify, evaluate and assess individual training and development areas for all members of the teamEnsure appropriate level of support is in place for all team members. Ensure our performance management processes are in place and embedded across the team and is consistent with client’s strategies.Actively contribute to improvements of the tools, systems and procedures used by the team. Identify issues and propose solutions.Actively monitor and analyze instructions, workflow and assignments to ensure the operations of the team is run efficiently. Anticipate future resource requirementDrive innovation agenda within the team and investigate on new opportunities for EYStrengthening connection of the local team with the global EY GDS organization in order to share the best practices and gain the effect of synergyTake active part in multiple strategic initiatives and projectsHandle effectively operational mattersSkills and attributes for success
Minimum 10years of professional experienceMinimum 5 years of relevant work experience as people manager and service delivery managerAdvanced English skillsExcellent communication and organizational skillsPeople management skillsUnderstanding and compliance with deadlines and prioritiesExperience in building high performing teams across generations, cultures and locationsExperience working with MS Teams, Visio, SharePoint, Tableau, Azure and Power BI will be an added advantageTo qualify for the role, you must have
Previous experience managing a team successfully, including demonstrated experience in coaching, mentoring and developing team members; particularly being able to identify development opportunities along with refining capabilities and skillsetsSolid previous experience as an Executive Assistant, including extensive diary and inbox managementExperience in leading strategic initiativesIdeally, you’ll also have
Proven experience of working within a global environment, across borders with people from other culturesDemonstrable ability to lead and interact with leadership stakeholders and peersGood understanding of support services structures and challengesWhat we offer
EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.
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.EY | Building a better working world