Executive Director - Change Management - People Consulting

Role Overview: As an Executive Director in People Consulting (Change Management) at EY, you will play a strategic leadership role in building and leading the Change Management capability within EY GDS People Consulting. Your responsibilities will include driving large-scale global transformation programs, developing organizational design and change strategies, and ensuring high-quality delivery for clients across multiple geographies and industries. You will collaborate with global EY offices, member firms, and clients to deliver innovative, AI-enabled solutions and support the growth of the People Consulting team. Key Responsibilities: - Define and execute the vision for Change Management within People Consulting. - Build and lead a team of change and organization design specialists. - Identify and develop new capabilities based on global market trends. - Partner with EY Member Firms to deliver transformation programs. - Engage in business development and build a robust project pipeline. - Define value propositions and service offerings for Change Management. - Represent EY GDS at industry events and forums as a thought leader. - Lead the execution of change management strategies for large, complex transformation programs. - Ensure high-quality deliverables, leveraging AI and digital solutions. - Manage project economics, risks, escalations, and budgets. - Build strong relationships with global and regional stakeholders. - Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences. - Act as a coach and mentor, driving performance and learning initiatives. Qualifications Required: - Postgraduate degree or equivalent with specialization in Human Resources (India or abroad). - 18+ years of relevant experience in Change Management and HR Transformation. - Hands-on experience in executing large, complex organizational change or transformation projects. - Experience managing large teams and delivering work across the full project lifecycle. - Deep expertise in Change Management, HR Transformation, Digital Strategy, and ERP Transformation. - Familiarity with HCM cloud platforms (Oracle, SAP) and digital change solutions (automation, analytics, gamification). - Certifications such as PROSCI, APMG, or equivalent preferred. - Proven ability to sell and deliver large-scale transformation projects across industries. - Experience in instructional design, learning enablement, and upskilling/reskilling interventions. - Strong stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills. - Cross-cultural awareness and experience working in global, distributed teams.,