Business Support Supervisor with German
EY
- Location
- Katowice, Śląskie, PL, 40-202
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
About this role
Business Support Supervisor with German Location: Katowice - 2 days office/3 days remote Let us introduce you the job offer by EY GDS Poland – a member of the global integrated service delivery center network by EY. At EY, we are committed to building a better working world by accelerating inclusive growth, driving innovation, and enabling people to contribute to and benefit from economic progress.Due to the continued growth of our business, we are looking for a Business Support Supervisor with German, who will play a critical role in shaping and delivering high-quality business support services for our internal stakeholders. In this role, you will not only lead a team of Executive Assistants, but also take ownership of a defined business portfolio, acting as a key operational partner for stakeholders. In addition, you will oversee specialized functional teams (e.g., Travel Team), ensuring excellence, standardization, and continuous improvement in service delivery. Your key responsibilities Portfolio ownership:
Act as the primary point of accountability for assigned service portfolio(s) Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and internal clients Identify opportunities to expand and enhance service offerings
Team leadership & people management
Lead and develop a team of Executive Assistants and/or specialized teams (e.g., Travel Services) Act as Counsellor and ensure effective performance management and development planning Foster a high-performance, collaborative, and inclusive team environment
Operational excellence
Oversee service delivery to ensure efficiency, quality, and alignment with EY standards (ECS) Monitor workflow, capacity, and resource allocation across teams Anticipate future demand and proactively plan resource needs
Specialized team management (e.g., Travel Team)
Ensure end-to-end ownership of specific service areas (e.g., travel coordination processes) Drive standardization, process optimization, and knowledge sharing Act as a subject matter contact for assigned functional area
Continuous improvement & transformation
Identify process inefficiencies and propose improvements Contribute to automation and digitalization initiatives Support global alignment of tools, systems, and procedures
Skills and attributes for success
Strong experience in operational support services within a global environment Proven ability to lead teams and manage stakeholder relationships Ability to balance operational execution with strategic thinking Strong problem-solving and analytical skills High adaptability in a dynamic, matrix organization
To qualify for the role you must have
Fluent English (C1) and German (C1) – both written and spoken Minimum 3 years of experience in people management (Supervisor / Team Leader / Coordinator) Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Experience in managing service delivery and resolving operational challenges Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive accountability Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Ideally, you’ll also have
Experience working across global teams and cultures Exposure to specialized service areas (e.g., Travel, Admin Support, Operations) Experience interacting with senior leadership stakeholders
What we look for We are looking for a hands-on leader and operational owner who:
Takes full accountability for service quality and team performance Drives continuous improvement and innovation Balances people leadership with business ownership Acts as a trusted partner to stakeholders
What we offer EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across nine locations – Argentina, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in