Utilities Project Manager

Job Description

Utilities Project Manager | Ernst and Young

The Tone:
This is a full-time hybrid role at Ernst and Young, located in Katowice, Poland. EY GDS Poland is a member of a global integrated service delivery center network. EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. This role is crucial for supporting clients through business and organizational transformation journeys, managing complex projects, and becoming a trusted advisor in project management subject matters.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Hybrid, 2 days office/3 days remote
• Location: Hybrid, Katowice, Poland

• Mission: This role is responsible for overseeing utilities projects from definition to delivery, ensuring client requirements, budgets, and milestones are met, and advising clients on project management.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, MS Project, MS Share Point, JIRA, Azure Dev Ops, other project management tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Define Scope: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients to establish project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Manage Projects: Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets, overseeing accurate tracking and reporting of project progress.
• Mitigate Risks: Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing necessary mitigation strategies.
• Communicate Progress: Provide regular project status updates to stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and transparency.
• Advise Clients: Support clients through business and organizational transformations, acting as a trusted advisor in project management for both clients and EY colleagues.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A higher education degree, preferably in business, technology, or an equivalent field. This role requires a Project Manager level professional with at least five years of experience, specializing in project management within the utilities sector (specifically water or electricity) and the IT industry.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in Project Management; experience in the Utilities sector, specifically in water or electricity; experience working in the IT industry; ability and willingness to travel, with frequent travel to Ireland.
• Skills: Excellent English communication skills (both written and spoken); knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Project, MS Share Point, JIRA, Azure Dev Ops, and other project management tools.
• Bonus: One or more industry certifications such as Prince 2, PMP, Agile PM, or ITIL.