Certified PMP Business Transformation Senior Manager

Position: PMP Certified Business Transformation – Senior Manager Client Industry: Multi-sector including Public Sector Location: Johannesburg, South Africa (with potential national deployment) Division: EY Consulting – Business Transformation / Technology Consulting Reports to: Partner   About EY EY is a global professional services organisation delivering consulting, assurance, tax, and strategy services. Within Consulting, EY partners with organisations to deliver large-scale transformation programmes that drive operational efficiency, digital enablement, and long-term value.   Opportunity Overview EY is strengthening its leadership capability within Business Transformation to support a growing pipeline of complex ERP and digital transformation programmes. These include large, multi-year initiatives requiring experienced Programme Leads with strong delivery credentials and PMP certification.   Role Description As a PMP Certified Business Transformation Senior Manager, you will lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale transformation programmes, acting as Programme Lead across ERP and digital implementations. You will engage at executive level, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and drive programme governance and delivery across complex environments. This role includes responsibility for multi-million-dollar programmes, including long-term engagements (e.g. public sector programmes), ensuring alignment to client objectives and successful execution at scale.   Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of large transformation programmes Act as Programme Lead for ERP and technology-enabled initiatives Drive programme governance, executive reporting, and steering committees Manage senior client stakeholders, including C-suite executives Oversee multiple delivery workstreams and teams Manage programme risks, financials, and dependencies Support business development and pipeline conversion Mentor and develop Managers and junior team members

Skills & Attributes

Strong executive presence and leadership capability Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills Strategic thinking with strong delivery focus Ability to manage complex, multi-year programmes Commercial acumen and client relationship skills

Technical Requirements

PMP certification (mandatory) Extensive experience leading ERP implementations (SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) Proven track record as Programme Lead on large-scale transformation programmes Strong understanding of programme governance and delivery frameworks Experience managing multi-vendor, cross-functional delivery environments Financial and commercial programme management experience has context menu