Senior Manager - Consulting

Required educational qualifications, skills, competencies and work experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, IT, or related field
  
• Master’s degree in business, Technology, or other relevant field will be an added advantage
  
• Professional qualifications in ACCA, CPA, CISA, or PMP is desirable
  
• 10-12 years' experience in a reputable Consulting or professional services firm
  
• 4–6 years in a Managerial grade or above
  
• Demonstrable experience and skills in leading and managing transformational and multifaceted engagements across key sectors
  
• Demonstrable experience and skills in managing large diverse teams to deliver transformational projects
  
• Working knowledge of AI and other emerging technologies
  

Strategy and Business Development

• Lead the development of an effective growth strategy for the Uganda Consulting business.
  
• Lead the identification of new potential clients across relevant sectors for the Uganda Consulting business.
  
• Lead the identification, qualification and pursuit process for potential engagement opportunities at existing and new clients.
  
• Actively develop, share and discuss relevant thought leadership with key clients and participate in pertinent professional and industry forums in order to enhance the EY brand.
  

Client relationship management

• Actively seek, establish, maintain and strengthen long-term external and internal client relationships.
  
• With support and guidance from partners, ensure that high quality client service is delivered on all client engagements by facilitating effective supervision of client engagement teams.
  
• Actively seek client feedback on all engagements, during and after engagement completion, in order to ensure that client expectations are fully met.
  

People Management

• Play a key role in the interview and recruitment of staff for the Consulting business.
  
• Create a positive learning culture and contribute towards the professional and career growth of Consulting staff through effective supervision, coaching, and mentorship.
  
• Conduct performance reviews and provide effective and constructive feedback to Consulting staff.
  
• Play a key role in the development of retention and capacity building strategies for Consulting staff.
  

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
  
• Highly motivated and self-driven
  
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment 
  
• Multitasking skills and ability to handle multiple priorities
  
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
  
• Willingness to travel on short notice to meet client needs
  
• Proactiveness
  
• Unquestionable integrity