People Consulting-Change Management-Manager-Houston

EY Business Performance Manager

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. In People Consulting, we deliver long-term value to our clients, people and EY by putting Humans@Center of the Transformation agenda, transforming businesses through the power of people and helping our clients to reimagine their future workforce. With a growing addressable market of $115b+, and a market leading brand, People Consulting has significant opportunity to help our clients address complex issues relating to their people agendas.

The opportunity : Are you passionate about driving organizational and individual behavioral change? As a Manager in our Business Performance capability, you will play a pivotal role in advising and implementing programs that align with strategic direction, organizational purpose, and culture. You will have the opportunity to understand and influence behavioral drivers within various organizational structures and contexts, planning and implementing targeted behavior change initiatives that make a real impact.

Your key responsibilities : In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for managing and delivering processes, solutions, or projects with a keen focus on quality and effective risk management. You will engage in continuous process improvement, identify innovative solutions through research and analysis, and leverage best practices to guide your team and clients. Your days will be filled with challenges that require you to apply your expertise, offering you the chance to grow and learn in a supportive environment. This position will require regular travel as needed by our external clients.

Skills and attributes for success : To thrive in this role, you need a combination of strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills. You will guide others using your depth of expertise and interpret internal / external issues to recommend quality solutions. Demonstrated ability to manage professional employees or supervise teams to deliver complex technical initiatives. Proven track record in performance objectives and metrics set locally, including client service, quality and risk management, sales and business growth, solution development, and teaming.

To qualify for the role, you must have : A Bachelor's degree in related field of business, Human Resources, or Psychology. Typically, no less than 5 - 7 years of relevant experience with previous, recent experience in top tier consulting organization. Technical skills in change management and experience design. Strong capabilities in communications and engagement strategy and delivery. Analytical skills in behavioral driver analysis and modeling. Experience in leadership and workforce assessment. Knowledge of hybrid workforce strategy. Talent analytics and dashboarding. Coaching and personal development. Team effectiveness and development. Willingness to travel as needed, and comfortable working in a hybrid environment with an average of three (3) days per week at a client site or within an EY office.

Ideally, you'll also have : Current or previous experience with Oil and Gas sector, or an interest in learning the sector. Proven experience in building and managing relationships and communicating with impact. Digital fluency and the ability to lead teams effectively. Strong negotiation and influencing skills, coupled with managing change. Commercial astuteness and a solid understanding of sustainability and systems thinking. Sector knowledge relevant to the role.

What we look for : We are on the lookout for top performers who are not only experts in their field but also demonstrate a collaborative spirit, innovative thinking, and the ability to adapt to a constantly evolving environment. If you are someone who takes initiative, leads with empathy, and has a passion for making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

What we offer you : At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter / Summer breaks, Personal / Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.