UKI Technology Consulting- Supply Chain & Operations, Director

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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. Technology Consulting – Supply Chain & Operations (SC&O), Director General Information Location: Ireland - Dublin Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: No Business Area: UKI Tech consulting Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent 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, we are counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today. EY have a number of career opportunities available, and we are interested in meeting candidates who are looking for a new challenge, one where you can develop your range of skills significantly. Be that a move out of industry into practice, or from within practice into advisory services. We are looking for future leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. Our opportunities will allow you to apply your expertise to a variety of projects whilst offering you excellent career progression opportunities. The Team and the opportunity As a Director within our Digital Manufacturing team, where you will lead the growth of our manufacturing and industry consulting capability across Ireland while supporting global client engagements. Reporting to the Digital Manufacturing Technology Partner, you will build trusted client relationships, lead complex technology-enabled transformation programmes, and help organisations unlock value through digital innovation and operational excellence. As a senior leader, you will also play a key role in developing our people, market presence, and industry-leading Digital Manufacturing offering. Your key responsibilities Lead the growth and strategic direction of EY Ireland’s Digital Manufacturing practice, including go-to-market planning and capability development. Build and expand a market-leading consulting offering focused on digital transformation across regulated and advanced manufacturing industries. Develop and manage a strong sales pipeline, driving new business opportunities and growing strategic client accounts. Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across manufacturing, operations, supply chain, quality, engineering, and technology functions. Lead the development and delivery of Digital Manufacturing solutions, including Manufacturing 4.0, Smart Factory, MES, Digital Operations, ISA-95, and advanced analytics. Collaborate across EY service lines and alliance partners to deliver integrated transformation programmes and innovative industry solutions. Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing team of digital manufacturing consultants, providing coaching, mentoring, and career development. Represent EY in the market through industry forums, conferences, client engagements, and global account collaboration to drive growth and thought leadership. Skills and attributes for success 12+ years of relevant experience in the below – Extensive experience leading digital transformation programmes within manufacturing, supply chain, or operations environments. Strong knowledge of Digital Manufacturing concepts, including Manufacturing 4.0, Smart Factory, MES, ISA-95, digital operations, and industrial analytics. Proven business development experience, with a track record of building sales pipelines, winning new business, and growing strategic accounts. Deep understanding of regulated and advanced manufacturing sectors such as Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Chemicals, FMCG, or Food & Beverage. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage and influence senior client executives and C-suite leaders. Experience building and leading high-performing consulting teams, including recruitment, mentoring, and resource management. Commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasts, profitability, and investment decisions. Ability to build strategic alliances and partnerships while driving innovation, continuous improvement, and market-leading client solutions. What working at EY offers We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer: Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include: Pension Maternity & Paternity leave Discounted health insurance Bike to work Scheme Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family Recognition Awards The purchase of additional annual leave Cash incentives for referrals Hybrid Working Work Mobile Free Gym membership TECH MBA paid by EY Travel Pass Wellness rooms Available in some offices EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance. Career Progression When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one. Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees. About EY As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. Inclusion & Diversity ​​​​​​​ We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients. We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process. If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Join us in building a better working world. That’s Why, EY. Apply now. IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role. The role holder must understand and strictly comply with workplace policies and procedures including all EY Global and Information Security policies to protect organisational data and prevent unauthorized access. EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.