GDS Account Lead

Location: Katowice - 2 days in office / 3 days remote

Let us introduce you the job offer by EY GDS Poland – a member of the global integrated service delivery center network by EY.

The opportunity

At EY, you’ll have a chance to build your career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too.

We are committed to building a better working world. Our global teams help clients navigate complex business challenges and achieve sustainable growth. As part of this mission, we are looking for a dynamic and experienced Manager to join our Business Transformation Delivery and Execution team, with a focus on supporting multiple accounts—primarily in the public sector—to drive business growth across a variety of competencies, including digital and business transformation. This role combines strategic account development with hands-on delivery, offering the opportunity to shape impactful solutions and foster long-term client relationships.

Your key responsibilities

We are looking for an accomplished Manager—someone proactive, results-driven, and ready to make a meaningful impact. In this role, you will take ownership of delivering high-quality projects while driving business development initiatives within our Global Delivery Services (GDS) organization. As a Manager, you will:

• Serve as the Business Development Lead within the Global Delivery Services (GDS) team, collaborating closely with EY Accounts stakeholders to accelerate account growth and uncover new business opportunities across diverse competencies, including digital and business transformation
• Contribute to strategic planning, including proposals (RFP, RFI) development.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, providing guidance and oversight to ensure seamless execution of complex projects.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring long-term engagement.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Proven experience (minimum 7 years) in business development, account management, or consulting, preferably within a leading consulting organization.
• Track record of driving account growth, identifying new opportunities, and supporting strategic initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to identify and convert business opportunities into tangible results.
• Expertise in preparing responses to tenders (RFPs, RFIs) and developing compelling proposals.
• Experience in digital transformation or technology-driven projects, as this aligns with the role’s focus on diverse competencies.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects effectively.
• Sector-specific knowledge, public sector is highly desirable.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills in English (both written and spoken); proficiency in additional European languages is a plus.
• Excellent stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence senior decision-makers.
• Ability to work in a global, matrixed environment, collaborating across multiple teams and geographies.
• Educational background in business, information technology, or a related field.

What we look for

As we are in dynamic team of passionate Business Transformation experts, and we work in international teams all over the world, we will look for the same business acumen, facing with customers, we are “out of the box thinking” professionals. Our top performers have a team player attitude, and they cope with challenges on the daily basis. If it all sounds familiar to you – we are looking forward to see you on board.

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across nine locations – Argentina, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

About EY

EY | Building a better working world

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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