Job Description

Talent Transformation Senior Manager – PMO - UK&I Talent Team

12 Month Fixed-term contract/ Secondment

Level 4: Associate Director

Location: UK Wide

Hybrid working: Currently 2 days per week in the office

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

The UKI Talent Team is entering a pivotal period of transformation – reshaping our operating model, strengthening performance and innovation, and driving cultural and behavioural change to meet the future needs of the Super Region.

We are seeking a Talent Transformation PMO (Associate Director/Senior Manager) who will play a critical role in enabling the success of this transformation. Reporting to the UKI Talent Transformation Leader, you will be responsible for the programme management office (PMO) that underpins the delivery of key initiatives. This role is pivotal in ensuring our talent transformation initiatives are delivered with precision, agility and measurable impact. You will be focuses on execution – driving programme discipline, embedding governance, coordinating delivery, and ensuring transparency of progress, risks and impact. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, functional SMEs and project teams to ensure initiatives are delivered effectively, efficiently and sustainably.

Your key responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the PMO framework for Talent Transformation, embedding governance, structure, and programme discipline across all talent transformation initiatives.
• Develop and maintain the integrated transformation roadmap, tracking milestones, interdependencies and delivery against priorities
• Oversee the execution of transformation initiatives (policies, processes, systems, organisational changes), ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, on budget and to required quality.
• Drive programme reporting, providing timely updates on progress, risks, issues and impact to the Talent Transformation Leader and senior stakeholders.
• Manage risk, issue and dependency registers, recommending mitigation strategies and ensuring accountability for resolution.
• Coordinate with Talent SMEs to ensure consistency, alignment and follow-through across initiatives.
• Support organisational transformation and restructuring programmes, ensuring structured planning, communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor and measure programme success, tracking KPIs and outcomes to ensure progress is visible and benefits are realised.
• Act as a centre of excellence for programme/project management within Talent, embedding best practices, tools and methodologies.
• Partner with colleagues across UKI, Super Region and Global Talent to ensure alignment and share best practices.
• Lead and coach project managers and team members, fostering collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards in all transformation initiatives, maintaining ethical and legal considerations.
• Manage budget allocation and resource planning for transformation initiatives, ensuring optimal use of resources.

Skills and attributes for success

• Proven programme/project management expertise, ideally in HR/Talent or transformation contexts.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools to enhance project tracking and reporting capabilities.

• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills; able to engage with senior leaders confidently and credibly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to distil complex information into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong communication and reporting skills, able to create clarity and alignment across diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with technology, AI, automation and digital enablement in Talent/HR contexts.
• Experience with change management approaches to ensure successful adoption and sustainability of outcomes.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with resilience and adaptability to navigate ambiguity.
• Collaborative, inclusive and pragmatic leadership style, with the ability to inspire and coach teams.

To qualify for the role, you will have

• Significant programme/project management experience, ideally within HR/Talent transformation or related fields.
• Demonstrated success in delivering large-scale, cross-functional transformation programmes.
• Experience in establishing and managing PMO functions, including governance, reporting and performance tracking.

• Understanding of Talent/HR operating models, transformation and process optimisation. Experienced working in professional services or similarly complex, matrixed organisations is desirable

What we offer

As part of this role, you’ll work in a highly integrated, global team with the opportunity and tools to grow, develop and drive your career forward. Here, you can combine global opportunity with flexible working. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond too, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Your recruiter can talk to you about the benefits available in your country. Here’s a snapshot of what 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.

Please apply to this role only through the ‘Apply’ link (not through the local office). Your application will then be routed to the appropriate recruiting team.