Transformation Architecture and Delivery - Oil & Gas and Chemicals- Senior Manager

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Transformation Architecture and Delivery – Oil & Gas and Chemicals– Senior Manager

The opportunity

We are seeking an accomplished Business Transformation leader to join our Business Performance team, specializing in Transformation Architecture and Delivery. As a Senior Manager, you will lead the design and delivery of large-scale transformation programs across service delivery models and enterprise operations within the Oil & Gas and Chemicals sector. This includes shaping strategic solutions, building client relationships, and translating transformation strategies into actionable plans that deliver measurable value.

This role requires strong strategic thinking, communication skills, and the ability to address complex organizational challenges with fit-for-purpose solutions. You will also support business development efforts and advise senior client stakeholders on transformation strategies aligned with sector trends and operational priorities.

You will be embedded within one or more strategic accounts, serving as a transformation architect responsible for shaping integrated, cross-functional solutions across domains such as wells, operations, supply chain, emissions, and enterprise functions. A key focus will be on elevating go-to-market maturity by aligning initiatives, identifying synergies, and influencing both design-time and delivery-time decisions.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Manager, you will oversee the effective management and delivery of complex processes, solutions, and projects—ensuring quality, managing risk, and contributing to business growth. You will :

Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for delivering results.

Develop solutions to complex problems and recommend policy or procedural changes as needed.

Be accountable for the budget, execution, and performance of transformation initiatives.

Lead pursuit efforts including proposal development, team structuring, commercial approach, and use of EY accelerators.

Serve as a transformation architect across priority accounts, integrating workstreams to drive account-wide value.

Shape go-to-market and account strategies by aligning business priorities, solution assets, and strategic partners.

Skills and attributes for success

To thrive in this role, you will need strong expertise in transformation architecture, including the ability to analyze, problem-solve, and apply best practices to deliver business impact. You will also :

Lead engagement delivery and program management.

Manage senior client relationships through day-to-day and executive-level interactions.

Drive business development pursuits and prepare proposals.

Travel as needed to support client delivery.

To qualify for the role, you must have

A bachelor's degree (required), master's preferred.

At least 8 years of relevant experience in business transformation, with deep sector expertise in oil and gas.

Proven experience in :

Operating model design and deployment

Transformation strategy and business case development

Portfolio governance, performance metric design, and cost transformation

Agile organization development and digital strategy

Familiarity with emerging technologies and future-back planning

Strong foundational business skills, including :

Client relationship management and trust-building

Commercial acumen and proposal development

Executive-level communication and change leadership

Systems thinking, sustainability, and cross-functional team leadership

Ideally, you'll also have

Experience navigating complex stakeholder environments.

Demonstrated leadership and ability to inspire teams.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience delivering transformation strategies at an account or enterprise level.

Familiarity with technologies used in upstream and integrated operations

Experience coordinating solution design and delivery across teams and ecosystem partners.

What we look for

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate the ability to solve complex problems, drive innovation, and lead enterprise-scale transformation. Top performers combine sector expertise, change leadership, and a collaborative mindset to build trust and deliver results. This role is well-suited for individuals who excel in account-centric environments and bring structure, foresight, and coordination to how we create value across transformation portfolios.

What we offer you

At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

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. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $150,400 to $343,600. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $180,500 to $390,500. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes 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. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.

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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