Associate Director/Director - Government & Public Sector

The opportunity 

The EY-Parthenon Government & Public Sector practice supports our key Government clients in addressing their most important and complex challenges, including growth strategy and capability development; industry and ecosystem development; organisational transformation; digital and AI strategy; and innovation.  

We are looking for passionate and capable hires direct from MBA school, as well as experienced team players. We are keen to work with candidates who have strategy consulting experience (not necessarily only with Government agencies), and who demonstrate keen aptitude and dedication in bringing their analysis and insight to solve practical problems.  

You will have the opportunity to develop your career through a wide range of highly interesting and purposeful engagements, along with dedicated mentoring and formal learning. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver to all our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. 

Your key responsibilities 

• Part of a core engagement team working on CXO level strategy and transformation – project scopes can range from market entry strategy, growth / turnaround strategy, go-to-market strategy, commercial assessment, and organizational transformation 

• Lead an independent module of an engagement – structuring the module, gathering data and conducting analysis and creating recommendations, sharing and aligning findings with the client 

• Managing a team of 2-3 junior consultants 

• Interacting with client counterparts as part of a regular project cadence 

Skills and attributes for success 

• Strategic thinking, with the ability to structure ambiguous problems, connect analysis to the broader context, and translate insights into practical recommendation 

• Diligent and have a strong drive to excel professionally 

• Ability to develop good client relationships 

• Ability to work in a fast paced professional services environment and cope with undefined situations 

• Strong project management skills and commitment to the delivery of high quality work 

To qualify for the role you must have 

• A Bachelor's degree (a Master's degree will be an advantage) 

• Minimum of 8 years (Senior Manager Level) of work experience in consulting (preferred) or government agencies and leading corporates 

• Work experience in strategy, operations, or large scale transformation 

• Travel to client locations within Singapore or outside as necessary 

What we look for 

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player who collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization. 

What do we offer? 

We will fuel your ambition and potential with future-focused skills development that equips you with state-of-the-art methodologies and technology-enabled solutions. With more than 25,000 people in 150 countries, you will join an inclusive and empowering culture that values your uniqueness, prioritizes your wellbeing, and immerses you in the diverse thinking and cross-cultural experiences necessary to help deliver impact to clients across the globe and to help build a better working world. Learnmoreabout careers at EY-Parthenon. 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.  

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