Sector Growth Sr Specialist - Media & Entertainment, Associate Director

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The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic professional to join our team in a pivotal role that supports the transition to our Clients and Industries operating model across both industry and function, extending from Global to Regions. This position will play a key role in the strategy design execution of the Global Sector. Part of the Clients & Industries global team, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Regions, valuing their insights and expertise to drive meaningful change. Together, we will ensure that our operating model aligns with strategic objectives and enhances our service delivery to clients. If you are passionate about driving transformation and have a collaborative spirit, we invite you to apply and be part of our innovative journey.

Your Key Responsibilities

Connect and collaborate : Be 'the glue' driving close connectivity and collaboration across the Sector, Super Region (SR), and Service Line (SL) teams and ensure alignment with global and SR enablement teams. Cultivate community engagement with the GCSPs that supports a view of client demand and buy in of prioritized accounts to drive growth of the Sector.

Drive growth of Strategic and Premier Accounts : Work closely with GCSPs of the strategically important accounts in driving solutions and campaigns to fuel growth, while converting opportunities to wins for replication by strengthening relationships and working closely with SL and Region Account / Pursuit teams.

Facilitate and drive execution : Support the shaping of the vision and ambition for the Sector in collaboration with the Global Sector Leader (GSL), SR Sector Leaders and SL representatives and drive end to end execution; Support the activities of the Sector Board ensuring disciplined and impactful board management. Understand and monitor macro-trends for the Sector and orchestrate the strategic planning cycle to drive growth, support prioritization and timely deployment of solutions, accounts and capital.

Go-to-Market & 'Big Bet' Activation : Support GtM and operations teams to ensure effective delivery of the GtM strategy and execute Sector big bets and alliance initiatives. Involved in supporting capital allocation ensuring investments are prioritized against the Sector strategy to drive growth.

Brand & Market Reputation : Jointly support with BMC and Insights, the right market reputation for the Sector including sector analyst relations and foster relationships with external parties to support EY's strategic positioning within the Sector.

Skills and Attributes for Success

Ideally, you'll have the ability to :

• Work through high levels of stakeholder complexity, ambiguity, conflict and with abstract concepts.
• Identify innovative alternatives, digging into issues to surface core pain points.
• Create and drive a project plan, and direct action with tact and diplomacy.
• Drive a program of work from start to finish.
• Easily shift between abstract strategic discussions and operational detail.
• Build trusted relationships and collaborate across dimensions of matrix.

What We Look For

Bachelor's / University degree or equivalent qualification required. 10+ years current experience with EY or Global Professional Services firm track record. As the job involves responding to clients' needs and varying time zones, flexibility to work extended hours.

What We Offer You

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. We offer medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter / Summer breaks, Personal / Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

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