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Senior Manager - Program Risk Management - Risk Transformation
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A$16,667–A$22,500/mo (A$200,004–A$270,000/yr)
Based on similar roles (title + domain + location).
About the Company
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. Senior Manager - Program Risk Management - Risk Transformation
About the Role
Our Risk Consulting team at EY is seeking people who want to be part of something bigger. We are recruiting self-starters, people passionate about making a difference and those keen to inspire others at a firm that is ranked the 1 professional services employer in Universum's 'most attractive employer' for the third consecutive year. The consulting field, and your place in it at EY, offers a breadth of responsibilities, opportunities and challenges to help you reach your potential. This is a hybrid position that can be based in Naarm - Melbourne; Meanjin - Brisbane or Warrang - Sydney. As a Senior Manager you join the Risk Consulting team and be responsible for leading and managing Risk Transformation engagements across a range of industries. In this role you will focus on delivery of EY's Program Risk Management (PRM) services to strengthening our clients Portfolio, Program and Project governance, risk management, and control environments through the delivery of risk-based, data-led, and value-adding services. These services can include project delivery confidence assessments, bespoke program assurance services and PMO maturity uplift advisory engagements. It requires strategic oversight, technical expertise, stakeholder management capability, and team leadership to deliver high-quality program assurance outcomes. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options. Your Key Responsibilities Leadership and Delivery Apply a sound understanding of Project Management and risk management frameworks and methodologies Provide subject matter expertise on program and project maturity, assurance frameworks, governance design, and performance measurement. Lead or support transformation programs to uplift PRM functions, including strategy development and future state design. Collaborate with other EY service lines (e.g. Technology Risk, Cyber, ESG, Financial Audit) to deliver integrated assurance solut
Responsibilities
- ● Lead and manage a portfolio of PRM services and associated portfolio, program and project advisory engagements, ensuring alignment with client strategies and risk profiles.
- ● Oversee all phases of engagement delivery, including planning, scoping, fieldwork, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
- ● Provide insights and recommendations that enhance governance, risk management, delivery confidence and stakeholder transparency.
- ● Manage project budgets, schedules, and quality assurance processes to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
- ● Ensure all work adheres to professional standards, EY methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
- ● Maintain effective relationships with client executives, Steering Committees, Boards, Audit Committees, and management teams.
- ● Support client organisations in strengthening their portfolio, program and project assurance frameworks.
- ● Contribute to business development activities including proposals, presentations, and thought leadership.
- ● Prepare high-quality reports and presentations that clearly communicate program assurance findings and strategic insights.
- ● Supervise, mentor, and develop staff across multiple engagement teams.
- ● Support capability development and knowledge sharing within the Risk Transformation and wider Risk Consulting practice.
- ● Contribute to the continuous improvement of PRM methodologies, tools, and templates.
- ● Promote innovation and the use of digital audit tools, analytics, and technology-enabled assurance approaches.
- ● Apply a sound understanding of Project Management and risk management frameworks and methodologies
- ● Provide subject matter expertise on program and project maturity, assurance frameworks, governance design, and performance measurement.
- ● Lead or support transformation programs to uplift PRM functions, including strategy development and future state design.
- ● Collaborate with other EY service lines (e.g. Technology Risk, Cyber, ESG, Financial Audit) to deliver integrated assurance solutions
Requirements
- ● Proven specialist expertise relevant to the role (Infrastructure, Technology, Energy Industries)
- ● Experience leading and developing high-performing teams through coaching, inclusion, and collaboration.
- ● Experience in operating in alignment with program and project management methodologies including:
- ● Assignment delivery - requirements, performance & presentation of results
- ● Business development, opportunity management, account & relationship management
- ● Leadership - problem solving & decision making, performance management, coaching & mentoring
- ● Knowledge processes - knowledge gathering & sharing
- ● Risk management - quality & risk management
- ● Technical expertise - business planning, analysis, modelling, interpretation of data
- ● Excellent communication and report writing skills
- ● Experienced in engaging with and presenting to senior stakeholders, including Board members and senior executives.
Benefits
- ● Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape We'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
- ● Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
- ● A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits
- ● Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.
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