92 Transformation Lead jobs in South Africa

Posted 7 AUGUST 2025 - Closing Date 31 AUGUST 2025

We are seeking a senior Finance Transformation Lead with extensive experience in financial transformation, automation, and cost optimisation for contract opportunities.

The ideal candidate combines a deep understanding of finance operations with hands-on experience implementing automation solutions that drive efficiency, accuracy, and strategic value.

You will lead high-impact finance projects across multiple clients—focusing on the modernisation of finance functions through automation and process redesign, while also supporting business development in a consulting context

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the identification, design, and implementation of finance automation solutions using technologies such as RPA, AI, and advanced analytics.
• Automate manual finance processes including reporting, reconciliations, and transaction processing.
• Evaluate and improve existing finance systems, tools, and platforms (e.g., ERP, BI tools).
• Champion digital finance enablement, driving adoption across stakeholder groups.

Cost Optimisation & Finance Effectiveness

• Design strategies to reduce finance operating costs while maintaining quality and control.
• Conduct process assessments and recommend optimisation opportunities.
• Support the transition to future-fit finance operating models.
• Engage with clients to assess financial challenges and propose tailored transformation solutions.
• Deliver insights on emerging finance technologies and trends to help clients modernise their functions.
• Conduct workshops, stakeholder interviews, and road mapping sessions.
• Contribute to client proposals, solution design, and go-to-market strategies.
• Identify business growth opportunities and participate in client onboarding.
• Build long-term relationships with decision-makers and executive sponsors.
• Lead finance automation and transformation projects end-to-end.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including IT, data, and business stakeholders.
• Monitor KPIs and outcomes to ensure value delivery.

Required Skills & Experience:

• CA(SA), CIMA, FCCA or equivalent.
• 10+ years’ experience in finance, consulting, or finance transformation.
• Proven track record implementing finance automation initiatives (e.g., RPA, workflow automation, BI dashboards).
• Hands-on experience with ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) and reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, OneStream, etc).
• Strong understanding of finance process design and optimisation.
• Experience leading transformation projects
• IFRS or technical accounting experience

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with Shared Services/GBS models.
• Certification in automation tools (e.g., UiPath, Power Automate) is a plus.
• Business development or pre-sales experience is highly advantageous.

Please note:
As all iqbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification.
iqbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals.

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Ilifa Labantwana (Ilifa) is committed to quality early childhood development (ECD) for all children that supports caregivers, creates sustainable livelihoods for women, and builds an equitable and prosperous South Africa for all.

Job Overview

The Digital Transformation Lead: ECD Subsidy will spearhead a national effort to transform South Africa’s ECD subsidy system into a more transparent, equitable, efficient, and data-informed public service. This role focuses on driving long-term, systemic reform of how subsidies are administered, monitored, and reported, with a particular emphasis on enabling improved service delivery for young children and their caregivers.

A central component of this reform is the phased implementation of modules in the digital Early Childhood Administration and Reporting System (eCares), which will modernise key subsidy processes such as applications, approvals, monitoring, and reporting. The Digital Transformation Lead: ECD Subsidy will drive the adoption of these digital modules as a catalytic intervention. Starting with a pilot implementation of the Subsidy Application Module in two districts in 2025, followed by a national rollout in 2026, while simultaneously advancing policy alignment, institutional capacity-building, and the design of future modules, including subsidy monitoring and reporting. The Digital Transformation Lead: ECD Subsidy will work closely with government stakeholders, system users, and technical teams to drive readiness, adoption, and support for the rollout of the subsidy module in the eCares system.

The ideal candidate is a systems thinker and change leader with a deep understanding of digital transformation and change management. They are equally comfortable influencing national policy, coordinating across provincial departments, and supporting grassroots implementation. This role reports to Ilifa’s Chief Economist. The role offers the opportunity to shape the long-term future of ECD subsidy policy and practice in South Africa, using digital innovation as a key lever for equitable reform.

Key Responsibilities

• Implementation Strategy & Execution : Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy and implementation plan for the pilot and national rollout of the eCares subsidy modules in close collaboration with Provincial Education Departments (PEDs) and the National Bana Pele Project Management Unit (PMU). Support pilot provinces in articulating roles, recruiting additional human resources, and mobilising district teams for implementation. Project manage the execution of the pilot in close collaboration with the two pilot PEDs, followed by national rollout execution informed by the lessons learned. Identify potential risks to adoption of the subsidy module and develop targeted and PED-specific interventions to ensure successful adoption, particularly at the district level. Monitor and report on implementation readiness, stakeholder concerns, and user adoption rates.
• Data Readiness: With PEDs, design and manage a drive to ensure completeness of eCares data fields for all registered Early Learning Programmes (ELPs) in pilot districts ahead of rollout. With PEDs, design and manage the implementation of processes (e.g., subsidy application clinics, door-to-door outreach) for setting up registered ELPs with a profile on eCares. Collaborate with PED officials, social workers, and NGOs to operationalise these strategies and troubleshoot on-the-ground challenges to implementation. Draw lessons from the implementation of data readiness activities in pilot districts to inform the planning and execution of the subsidy module for national rollout.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Serve as the primary liaison between the provincial and district officials, eCares team, National Bana Pele PMU and other subsidy module implementation roleplayers. Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, PED administrators, ECD practitioners, and Electronic Management Information Systems (EMIS) teams. Create and execute a communications plan to ensure clear and consistent messaging about system changes, benefits, and expectations. Coordinate with provincial and district leadership to finalise and deploy human resources (e.g., Subsidy Pilot District Coordinators, Data Quality Officers) required for implementation support.
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Coordination : Support UAT processes for both application and review, and funding and Service Level Agreement (SLA) sub-modules of the eCares system, in collaboration with the eCares product team.
• Training & Capacity Building: Support the design of business process training material and processes for provincial education officials, ECD practitioners, and NGOs, both for pilot and national rollout. Deliver business process training to relevant people in pilot districts, and potentially to trainers in a train-the-trainer model for national rollout. Provide hands-on support and coaching to system users to address concerns and ensure smooth onboarding.
• User Support & Adoption Monitoring: Implement mechanisms for feedback collection and issue tracking during system piloting and rollout phase and ensure that feedback is presented back into relevant change fora e.g. Product Forum, Bana Pele PMU, and eCares Steering Committee. Work with relevant teams (including developers) to ensure timely resolution of user challenges. Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to data readiness, user engagement, training completion rates, and system utilisation.
• Policy Alignment & Change Advocacy : Identify all the relevant users and stakeholders at the provincial level for the eCares subsidy module functionalities (e.g. IT, M&E, Finance, etc.). Understand and advocate for the reforms and innovations introduced by the eCares subsidy module with all these users and stakeholders, aligned with the project roll-out plan. Identify and mitigate risks related to low adoption rates or operational disruptions during system transition. Build strong relationships with provincial role players in the ECD subsidy eco-system, laying the foundation for ongoing policy development and change advocacy related to the subsidy system.
• Broader subsidy system reform: Contribute to the design and implementation of a Monitoring and Reporting module in eCares, which is planned to follow the Subsidy Application Module, including participating in business process design, validation of the design with national and provincial officials, planning for rollout and executing a national rollout strategy. Feed insights from the digital subsidy system implementation into Ilifa’s financing work and system reform work where relevant.

Key Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Honours/ Masters degree in Business, Public Administration, Information Systems, Engineering, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in change management, stakeholder engagement, and training delivery within government, education, or IT implementation projects.
• Strong data management and interpretation skills.
• Strong understanding of provincial government operations in South Africa.
• Experience leading change initiatives for large-scale digital system implementation.
• Expertise in developing training programs, facilitating workshops, user acceptance testing, and supporting digital adoption.
• Knowledge of change management methodologies (e.g., ADKAR, Kotter’s, 7-S).

Advantageous:

• Certification in Change Management (e.g., Prosci, APMG, or equivalent).
• Experience working on government IT systems, education technology (EdTech), or large-scale public sector rollouts.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to track adoption trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Familiarity with ECD policies and PED operational frameworks.
• Knowledge of public finance management principles and practices.
• Willingness to travel frequently across all South African provinces to engage with stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with senior officials and frontline education practitioners.
• Demonstrating humility within the working environment, alongside being thoughtful, intelligent, and collaborative.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience developing training materials and policy documentation
• Ability to manage multiple provincial rollouts simultaneously and work under pressure to meet
• deadlines.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to identify and address resistance to change.
• Strong facilitation and negotiation skills to build consensus and drive successful adoption.

Why Join Us?

We are working towards a South Africa where everyone contributes to children reaching their full potential

This is an opportunity to drive a national digital transformation project in early childhood education.

Work directly with provincial governments and education stakeholders to improve service delivery.

Contribute to the development of a modern, data-driven ECD system that benefits children, educators, and policymakers.

How to Apply

Please complete the short form you can access via this link:

After completing the form, send your CV and 1-page cover letter to , with the subject line: Application for Digital Transformation Lead: ECD Subsidy – (Your Name)

Application Deadline: 18 August 2025

For further information about our organisation, visit For further information about eCares, visit

Please accept your application as unsuccessful if you have not heard from us by 29 August 2025.

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Senior Manager Business Transformation

EYs Business Transformation team works with senior executives on their most pressing challenges to deliver tangible results. We are looking for accomplished creative individuals who bring rigor passion and practicality to our growing team. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and implementing transformational initiatives to enhance efficiency productivity and profitability.

The infrastructure gap continues to be a constraint to economic growth and service delivery to the most vulnerable. leaving the most vulnerable out of full participation in the economy. If you are passionate about delivering innovative complex and transformative infrastructure investment solutions that create large-scale socio-economic transformation to drive inclusive economic growth then you are the person we are looking to join our team.

As a member of the Business Transformation team you will help clients to solve complex enterprise-wide issues by formulating strategic initiatives redesigning organisations transforming the operations and processes and improving organisational performance. You will work with our clients to help solve their toughest challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that are rigorous in their grounding creative in their selection distinct to each client and practical in their ability to be taken to market. You will be skilled at working with and through clients to ensure that they have full ownership of analysis as well as implementation.

The opportunity

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager to help add value to our private and public sector clients on their complex infrastructure projects by helping them define understand and manage risks associated with their projects through transformation strategies that add value and ensure effective procurement and implementation of complex projects.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage more than one assignment at a time while demonstrating quality and consistency of performance in every assignment and the ability to Support the operations and governance of clients large / complex projects and programs by designing and implementing multi-year Project Management Offices (PMO) or Transformation Management Offices (TMO).
• Support clients to lead large scale planning and execution of strategic large / complex projects and programs e.g. transformational programs large infrastructure projects
• Demonstrate professionalism and confidence to deal with a range of stakeholder groups and management teams with ability to adapt well to change and effectively communicate and present work products.
• Develop and execute comprehensive business transformation strategies that align with strategic goals and objectives.
• Apply knowledge and insights from client work and experience to wider business environment
• Lead and facilitate change management efforts by ensuring all stakeholders are engaged informed and supported throughout the transformation process.
• Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions monitor progress and measure the success of transformation efforts
• Plan and oversee the execution of transformation projects including setting goals defining project scopes allocating resources and managing timelines.
• Monitor budgets schedules work quality scope and client deliverables and Identify potential risks and obstacles to engagement success develop mitigation strategies and adapt plans as needed.
• Work closely with various competencies and teams to ensure alignment and effective communication throughout the engagement and transformation process.
• Support the pursuit of new business opportunities including building strong client relations understanding client needs and EY solution offerings
• Leverage existing relationships and build new ones to assist partners with generating new business opportunities and building relevant external networks and relationships.
• Demonstrate deep functional capabilities and professional knowledge and stay current with industry and regulatory leading practices.
• Support the people development of the Business Transformation team by contributing to or leading training courses recruitment and team / wellbeing activities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback identifying opportunities
• Share technical and other knowledge with the team drawing on previous experience and current learning.

To qualify for the role you must have

Required Experience :

Senior Manager

Key Skills

Business Development,Forecasting,Program Management,AI,IaaS,Math,Business Management,Cost Accounting Standards,Relationship Management,Research & Development,Alteryx,Channel Management

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Senior Manager Business Transformation

EY's Business Transformation team collaborates with senior executives to address their most pressing challenges and deliver tangible results. We seek accomplished, creative individuals who bring rigor, passion, and practicality to our expanding team. This role involves working with cross-functional teams to implement transformational initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency, productivity, and profitability.

The infrastructure gap remains a barrier to economic growth and effective service delivery, particularly affecting the most vulnerable populations. If you are passionate about delivering innovative, complex, and transformative infrastructure investment solutions that foster large-scale socio-economic change and promote inclusive growth, we invite you to join our team.

As a member of the Business Transformation team, you will assist clients in solving complex enterprise-wide issues by formulating strategic initiatives, redesigning organizations, transforming operations and processes, and improving organizational performance. You will work with clients to address their toughest challenges, providing insightful, rigorous, creative, tailored, and practical recommendations that can be implemented effectively.

The opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager to add value to our private and public sector clients' complex infrastructure projects by helping them define, understand, and manage project risks through transformation strategies that add value and ensure effective procurement and implementation.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously, ensuring high-quality, consistent performance.
• Support the operations and governance of large/complex projects and programs by designing and implementing multi-year Project Management Offices (PMO) or Transformation Management Offices (TMO).
• Lead large-scale planning and execution of strategic projects, such as transformational programs and major infrastructure initiatives.
• Engage with diverse stakeholder groups and management teams, demonstrating professionalism and adaptability, and communicate effectively.
• Develop and implement comprehensive business transformation strategies aligned with strategic goals.
• Apply insights from client work to broader business environments.
• Lead change management efforts, ensuring stakeholder engagement and support throughout transformations.
• Utilize data-driven insights to inform decisions, monitor progress, and evaluate success.
• Plan and oversee transformation projects, including goal setting, scope definition, resource allocation, and timeline management.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, quality, scope, and deliverables; identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with various teams to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Support business development by understanding client needs, building relationships, and leveraging EY solutions.
• Contribute to team development through training, recruitment, and wellbeing activities.
• Promote continuous improvement by encouraging feedback and sharing knowledge.

To qualify for the role you must have

• MBA and/or professional certifications (e.g., Pr. Eng, Tech CPA, CFA preferred).
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, preferably in consulting.
• Experience in strategy, project management, business transformation, capital projects, infrastructure planning, revenue enhancement, operational turnaround, or PPP projects.
• Ability to manage complex transformation and infrastructure projects.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and organizational skills, with the ability to handle ambiguity.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.

Required Experience: Senior Manager

Key Skills

Business Development, Forecasting, Program Management, AI, IaaS, Math, Business Management, Cost Accounting Standards, Relationship Management, R&D, Alteryx, Channel Management

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : Years

Vacancy : 1

Senior Manager – Business Transformation

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EY’s Business Transformation team works with senior executives on their most pressing challenges to deliver tangible results. We are looking for accomplished, creative individuals who bring rigor, passion, and practicality to our growing team. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing transformational initiatives to enhance efficiency, productivity, and profitability.

The infrastructure gap continues to be a constraint to economic growth and service delivery to the most vulnerable. , leaving the most vulnerable out of full participation in the economy. If you are passionate about delivering innovative , complex and transformative infrastructure investment solutions that create large-scale socio-economic transformation to drive inclusive economic growth, then you are the person we are looking to join our team.

As a member of the Business Transformation team, you will help clients to solve complex enterprise-wide issues by formulating strategic initiatives, redesigning organisations, transforming the operations and processes, and improving organisational performance. You will work with our clients to help solve their toughest challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that are rigorous in their grounding, creative in their selection, distinct to each client, and practical in their ability to be taken to market. You will be skilled at working with and through clients to ensure that they have full ownership of analysis as well as implementation.

The opportunity

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager to help add value to our private and public sector clients on their complex infrastructure projects by helping them define, understand and manage risks associated with their projects through transformation strategies that add value, and ensure effective procurement and implementation of complex projects.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage more than one assignment at a time while demonstrating quality and consistency of performance in every assignment and the ability to Support the operations and governance of client's large/complex projects and programs by designing and implementing multi-year Project Management Offices (PMO) or Transformation Management Offices (TMO).
• Support clients to lead large scale planning and execution of strategic large/complex projects and programs e.g. transformational programs, large infrastructure projects
• Demonstrate professionalism and confidence to deal with a range of stakeholder groups and management teams, with ability to adapt well to change and effectively communicate and present work products.
• Develop and execute comprehensive business transformation strategies that align with strategic goals and objectives.
• Apply knowledge and insights from client work and experience to wider business environment
• Lead and facilitate change management efforts by ensuring all stakeholders are engaged, informed, and supported throughout the transformation process.
• Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions, monitor progress, and measure the success of transformation efforts
• Plan and oversee the execution of transformation projects, including setting goals, defining project scopes, allocating resources, and managing timelines.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, work quality, scope and client deliverables and Identify potential risks and obstacles to engagement success, develop mitigation strategies, and adapt plans as needed.
• Work closely with various competencies and teams to ensure alignment and effective communication throughout the engagement and transformation process.
• Support the pursuit of new business opportunities, including building strong client relations, understanding client needs and EY solution offerings,
• Leverage existing relationships and build new ones to assist partners with generating new business opportunities and building relevant external networks and relationships.
• Demonstrate deep functional capabilities and professional knowledge, and stay current with industry and regulatory leading practices.
• Support the people development of the Business Transformation team by contributing to or leading training courses, recruitment, and team / wellbeing activities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback, identifying opportunities
• Share technical and other knowledge with the team drawing on previous experience and current learning.

.

To qualify for the role you must have

• MBA and/or professional certification (e.g. Pr. Eng/Tech , CPA, CFA, preferred.
• At least 10 years relevant work experience (consulting experience highly desired)
• Experience in one or more of the following: Strategy Project Management Office, Business Transformation, Capital Project/Programme Management, Capital/ Infrastructure Planning and Delivery Management, Revenue protection and enhancement, Operational turnaround and improvement, experience in delivering infrastructure PPP projects
• Ability to manage strategic and complex transformation and infrastructure projects
• Ability to apply analytical and conceptual thinking and provide structure to complex and ambiguous projects
• Effective time management and organisation skills , with ability to work under pressure while meeting the requisite quality delivery
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate and work effectively

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Senior Manager – Business Transformation

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EY’s Business Transformation team works with senior executives on their most pressing challenges to deliver tangible results. We are looking for accomplished, creative individuals who bring rigor, passion, and practicality to our growing team. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing transformational initiatives to enhance efficiency, productivity, and profitability.

The infrastructure gap continues to be a constraint to economic growth and service delivery to the most vulnerable. , leaving the most vulnerable out of full participation in the economy. If you are passionate about delivering innovative , complex and transformative infrastructure investment solutions that create large-scale socio-economic transformation to drive inclusive economic growth, then you are the person we are looking to join our team.

As a member of the Business Transformation team, you will help clients to solve complex enterprise-wide issues by formulating strategic initiatives, redesigning organisations, transforming the operations and processes, and improving organisational performance. You will work with our clients to help solve their toughest challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that are rigorous in their grounding, creative in their selection, distinct to each client, and practical in their ability to be taken to market. You will be skilled at working with and through clients to ensure that they have full ownership of analysis as well as implementation.

The opportunity

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager to help add value to our private and public sector clients on their complex infrastructure projects by helping them define, understand and manage risks associated with their projects through transformation strategies that add value, and ensure effective procurement and implementation of complex projects.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage more than one assignment at a time while demonstrating quality and consistency of performance in every assignment and the ability to Support the operations and governance of client's large/complex projects and programs by designing and implementing multi-year Project Management Offices (PMO) or Transformation Management Offices (TMO).
• Support clients to lead large scale planning and execution of strategic large/complex projects and programs e.g. transformational programs, large infrastructure projects
• Demonstrate professionalism and confidence to deal with a range of stakeholder groups and management teams, with ability to adapt well to change and effectively communicate and present work products.
• Develop and execute comprehensive business transformation strategies that align with strategic goals and objectives.
• Apply knowledge and insights from client work and experience to wider business environment
• Lead and facilitate change management efforts by ensuring all stakeholders are engaged, informed, and supported throughout the transformation process.
• Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions, monitor progress, and measure the success of transformation efforts
• Plan and oversee the execution of transformation projects, including setting goals, defining project scopes, allocating resources, and managing timelines.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, work quality, scope and client deliverables and Identify potential risks and obstacles to engagement success, develop mitigation strategies, and adapt plans as needed.
• Work closely with various competencies and teams to ensure alignment and effective communication throughout the engagement and transformation process.
• Support the pursuit of new business opportunities, including building strong client relations, understanding client needs and EY solution offerings,
• Leverage existing relationships and build new ones to assist partners with generating new business opportunities and building relevant external networks and relationships.
• Demonstrate deep functional capabilities and professional knowledge, and stay current with industry and regulatory leading practices.
• Support the people development of the Business Transformation team by contributing to or leading training courses, recruitment, and team / wellbeing activities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback, identifying opportunities
• Share technical and other knowledge with the team drawing on previous experience and current learning.

.

To qualify for the role you must have

• MBA and/or professional certification (e.g. Pr. Eng/Tech , CPA, CFA, preferred.
• At least 10 years relevant work experience (consulting experience highly desired)
• Experience in one or more of the following: Strategy Project Management Office, Business Transformation, Capital Project/Programme Management, Capital/ Infrastructure Planning and Delivery Management, Revenue protection and enhancement, Operational turnaround and improvement, experience in delivering infrastructure PPP projects
• Ability to manage strategic and complex transformation and infrastructure projects
• Ability to apply analytical and conceptual thinking and provide structure to complex and ambiguous projects
• Effective time management and organisation skills , with ability to work under pressure while meeting the requisite quality delivery
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate and work effectively

EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients.

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Senior Manager – Business Transformation

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EY’s Business Transformation team works with senior executives on their most pressing challenges to deliver tangible results. We are looking for accomplished, creative individuals who bring rigor, passion, and practicality to our growing team. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing transformational initiatives to enhance efficiency, productivity, and profitability.

The infrastructure gap continues to be a constraint to economic growth and service delivery to the most vulnerable. , leaving the most vulnerable out of full participation in the economy. If you are passionate about delivering innovative , complex and transformative infrastructure investment solutions that create large-scale socio-economic transformation to drive inclusive economic growth, then you are the person we are looking to join our team.

As a member of the Business Transformation team, you will help clients to solve complex enterprise-wide issues by formulating strategic initiatives, redesigning organisations, transforming the operations and processes, and improving organisational performance. You will work with our clients to help solve their toughest challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that are rigorous in their grounding, creative in their selection, distinct to each client, and practical in their ability to be taken to market. You will be skilled at working with and through clients to ensure that they have full ownership of analysis as well as implementation.

The opportunity

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager to help add value to our private and public sector clients on their complex infrastructure projects by helping them define, understand and manage risks associated with their projects through transformation strategies that add value, and ensure effective procurement and implementation of complex projects.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage more than one assignment at a time while demonstrating quality and consistency of performance in every assignment and the ability to Support the operations and governance of client's large/complex projects and programs by designing and implementing multi-year Project Management Offices (PMO) or Transformation Management Offices (TMO).
• Support clients to lead large scale planning and execution of strategic large/complex projects and programs e.g. transformational programs, large infrastructure projects
• Demonstrate professionalism and confidence to deal with a range of stakeholder groups and management teams, with ability to adapt well to change and effectively communicate and present work products.
• Develop and execute comprehensive business transformation strategies that align with strategic goals and objectives.
• Apply knowledge and insights from client work and experience to wider business environment
• Lead and facilitate change management efforts by ensuring all stakeholders are engaged, informed, and supported throughout the transformation process.
• Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions, monitor progress, and measure the success of transformation efforts
• Plan and oversee the execution of transformation projects, including setting goals, defining project scopes, allocating resources, and managing timelines.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, work quality, scope and client deliverables and Identify potential risks and obstacles to engagement success, develop mitigation strategies, and adapt plans as needed.
• Work closely with various competencies and teams to ensure alignment and effective communication throughout the engagement and transformation process.
• Support the pursuit of new business opportunities, including building strong client relations, understanding client needs and EY solution offerings,
• Leverage existing relationships and build new ones to assist partners with generating new business opportunities and building relevant external networks and relationships.
• Demonstrate deep functional capabilities and professional knowledge, and stay current with industry and regulatory leading practices.
• Support the people development of the Business Transformation team by contributing to or leading training courses, recruitment, and team / wellbeing activities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback, identifying opportunities
• Share technical and other knowledge with the team drawing on previous experience and current learning.

.

To qualify for the role you must have

• MBA and/or professional certification (e.g. Pr. Eng/Tech , CPA, CFA, preferred.
• At least 10 years relevant work experience (consulting experience highly desired)
• Experience in one or more of the following: Strategy Project Management Office, Business Transformation, Capital Project/Programme Management, Capital/ Infrastructure Planning and Delivery Management, Revenue protection and enhancement, Operational turnaround and improvement, experience in delivering infrastructure PPP projects
• Ability to manage strategic and complex transformation and infrastructure projects
• Ability to apply analytical and conceptual thinking and provide structure to complex and ambiguous projects
• Effective time management and organisation skills , with ability to work under pressure while meeting the requisite quality delivery
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate and work effectively

EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients.

About Strategy& and Fit for Growth

Strategy&, PwC’s global strategy consulting business, leverages the Fit for Growth approach to help organizations build differentiating capabilities, strategically manage costs, and realign their structures for sustainable growth. In today’s climate of uncertainty, our solutions enable clients to strengthen their core, optimize operations, and unlock long-term value.

We enable our clients to cut costs and grow stronger at the same time. Our solutions assist companies to align their strategies with their capabilities, ensure the organisation structure is conducive to enabling workforce productivity to achieve the business strategy, and the business costs are reflective of the business strategy and operations for maximum efficiencies and revenues.

Job Purpose:

Lead and deliver high-impact business transformation initiatives applying Strategy&’s Fit for Growth methodology. This role requires a leader & strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities, deep industry insight, and a proven track record in successfully selling and delivering impact-based engagements through operating model design, cost optimization, and business restructuring.

What’s going to be expected of you:

• Sell and deliver end-to-end strategy-based transformation projects across industries.
• Conduct deep-dive diagnostics into business operations, cost structures, and organizational effectiveness.
• Develop and present strategic recommendations supported by data-driven insights and industry benchmarks.
• Face-to-face engagement and interaction with client and team
• Lead business development efforts, including proposal development, client relationship management, and opportunity identification.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
• Mentor and develop consultants, fostering a high-performance and inclusive team culture.
• Demonstrate resilience, agility and adaptability across client contexts and sectors.
• Experience in leading a team in the delivery of client engagements

Minimum Requirements :

Education:

• Post graduate degree from a top tier University in either Engineering, Finance, Mathematics and/or Actuarial Science.
• CFA level 1/MBA - advantageous.

Experience & Technical Skills:

• Minimum 7 - 10 years’ strategic work experience with a reputable consulting firm.
• Demonstrated experience across the full consulting lifecycle: sales, delivery, and project closure
• Consulting experience in Financial Services, Telecommunications and Infrastructure Sectors.
• Advanced proficiency in analytics tools including excel, python etc.
• Proven track record in cost reduction, digital transformation, operating model redesign, and performance improvement.

Soft Skills:

• High emotional intelligence (EQ) and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead and influence in complex, ambiguous environments.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Agencies please note: This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by PwC’s Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners in the rare instance we require additional talent options. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s received will be treated as a direct application. Your respect for this process is appreciated