Senior Transformation Architect & Delivery Lead

Location: Anywhere in Country 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. Transformation Architecture and Delivery - Senior Consultant The Opportunity EY’s Transformation Architecture and Delivery practice offers a dynamic career path for professionals passionate about solving complex business, technology, and infrastructure challenges. As a Senior Consultant, you’ll play a key role in supporting transformation initiatives that align with strategic goals, helping clients bridge the gap between strategy and execution. You’ll contribute to the design and delivery of business and solution architecture frameworks, product management approaches, and value realization structures. Your work will support the implementation of transformation offices: Enterprise Transformation and Governance: Direct strategic transformation programs using TMO/PMO frameworks. Apply Agile methodologies (SAFe, Scrum) to manage risk and resources across workstreams. Establish governance models and portfolio strategies that align with organizational objectives. Technology Enablement and Process Optimization: Design and implement operating models and improved processes leveraging AI, LLM, and RPA technologies within environments such as SAP, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Cloud, or ERP. Drive cost optimization and advanced data modeling to enhance performance and scalability. Value Realization and Business Case Development: Develop compelling business cases and ideation frameworks to secure executive buy-in for $1M+ initiatives. Ensure measurable value realization through performance management and storytelling techniques. Change Management and Executive Advisory: Direct change management strategies for large-scale transformations, advising C-Suite leaders and facilitating organizational workshops and executive communications to align stakeholders and accelerate adoption. Key Responsibilities As a Senior Consultant, you will: Collaborate with client and EY teams to design and deliver business and solution architecture frameworks. Contribute to product and program road mapping, maturity assessments, and value tracking. Assist in managing project timelines, budgets, and quality standards using Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Support the setup and operation of transformation management structures (TMO, VMO, EPMO). Identify process improvement opportunities and support the implementation of innovative solutions. Participate in the delivery of complex technical initiatives and transformation programs. Travel as needed to support client engagements. Skills and Attributes for Success To thrive in this role, you’ll bring: Core Competencies Strategic Transformation leadership, including TMO/PMO oversight, Agile Program Management (SAFe, Scrum), and end-to-end delivery. Expertise in Risk and Resource Management across workstreams and organizational levels. Proven experience in operating model design, governance model development, and change management transformation. Strong capabilities in business case development, ideation and storytelling, advanced data modeling, and value realization. Budget ownership and maintenance for projects exceeding $1M. Technology strategy and implementation, including AI, LLM, RPA, and ERP (SAP/Cloud) integration. Advanced knowledge of performance management, process improvement, portfolio strategy, cost optimization, and technology deployment. Leadership & Collaboration Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams as a workstream lead, deliverable owner, and mentor. Skilled in C-Suite advisory, executive communications, and facilitating organizational workshops or large-scale presentations. Ability to manage tasks and workstreams independently or as part of a team. Builds strong relationships across EY practices and with client stakeholders. Strategic & Analytical Attributes Technical proficiency combined with strong business acumen, with a focus on quality and risk management. Initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation. Experience with tools and techniques used in transformation delivery. Data-driven decision-making with a results-focused and innovative mindset. Personal Attributes Strong leadership presence with concise and effective communication skills. Proactive problem solver with a curious, growth-oriented mindset. Demonstrates agility, adaptability, and thrives in collaborative, large-team environments. Flexible storytelling tailored to diverse audiences. Deep market and industry knowledge to inform strategic decisions. To Qualify, You Must Have A bachelor’s degree (required); advanced degree is a plus. At least 2 years of client facing consulting experience, preferably in a professional services or management consulting firm, or similar environment with comparable experience in industry sector noted below. Exposure to business process documentation and enhancements and solution architecture, product and portfolio management, and program delivery. Experience supporting transformation initiatives. For example; TMO/EPMO setup and operations Familiarity with change management and delivery methodologies. Strong problem-solving skills and digital fluency. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Willingness to travel as needed (estimated at 40-60%). Ideally, You’ll Also Have A degree in Computer Systems, Engineering, Economics, or Business. ERP or AI/Data Fabric implementations or central data office experience Certifications such as PMP, Six Sigma, or Agile-related credentials. Sector experience in industries such as Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT), Private Equity (PE), Industrials and Energy, including Oil, Gas and Chemicals and Power and Utilities (P&U), Media & Entertainment, Consumer and Health including Health, Life Sciences, or Consumer Products and Retail Experience supporting pursuit efforts and contributing to RFP responses. Experience in professional services client-facing consulting Effective stakeholder engagement skills. What We Look For We’re looking for collaborative, curious professionals who bring structure, creativity, and insight to transformation programs. Success in this role requires a balance of analytical thinking, delivery focus, and relationship-building. If you’re ready to grow your consulting career while helping clients achieve meaningful outcomes, we’d 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. Learn more . 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. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $97,300 to $178,300. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $116,700 to $202,600. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. 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. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. For those living in California, please click here for additional information. EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. 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