Manager/Senior Manager - Technology Consulting

Your Key Responsibilities Technology Strategy and Transformation Advisory • Advise banking clients on technology strategy, digital transformation, operating model improvement and technology modernization initiatives. • Define target-state business and technology architectures aligned with organizational objectives, regulatory expectations and growth strategies. • Support technology investment decisions, platform selection, vendor evaluation and transformation roadmap development. • Conduct transformation assessments across people, processes, governance, technology, data and risk. • Develop business cases, strategic recommendations, implementation plans and executive-level materials for transformation programs. Core Banking Transformation • Manage workstreams within end-to-end core banking transformation and modernization programs. • Support implementation, migration, upgrade and optimization initiatives for leading core banking platforms. • Maintain alignment between business objectives, architecture decisions and technology delivery throughout the transformation lifecycle. • Develop and govern migration, testing, deployment, cutover and production-readiness strategies. • Oversee data migration, systems integration and business transformation activities, escalating delivery risks and dependencies as required. • Manage stakeholders across business, technology, operations, risk and executive leadership teams. Digital Banking and Innovation • Lead or manage digital banking initiatives focused on customer experience, channel modernization and digital platform enablement. • Support the development of digital bank, neo-bank and ecosystem strategies. • Advise clients on Open Banking, API ecosystems, embedded finance and platform-led business models. • Guide the adoption of AI, automation, cloud, data and analytics, and intelligent banking solutions. • Define practical innovation roadmaps that improve customer experience, operational efficiency and business agility. Program Delivery and Governance • Manage complex transformation engagements in multi-vendor and multi-stakeholder environments. • Establish program governance, PMO routines, executive reporting and steering committee materials. • Manage scope, timelines, budgets, resources, risks, dependencies, issues and delivery quality. • Oversee testing governance, implementation readiness, cutover planning and post-go-live stabilization. • Ensure delivery is aligned with client governance, risk, security and regulatory requirements. Client Management and Business Development • Build trusted relationships with senior executives, business leaders and technology stakeholders. • Contribute to proposals, solution design, pursuit preparation, client presentations and commercial negotiations. • Identify follow-on opportunities and support account growth across banking and financial services clients. • Contribute to EY Financial Services and Technology Consulting market initiatives across Bahrain and the wider MENA region. • Develop points of view, industry insights and market-facing content relevant to banking technology transformation. People Leadership • Lead, coach and develop consulting teams, creating clear accountability for high-quality delivery. • Foster collaboration across business, technology and geographically distributed teams. • Support performance management, mentoring, capability development and knowledge sharing. • Champion EY values and a culture of inclusion, innovation and continuous learning. Skills and Attributes for Success • Solid Financial Services and technology consulting experience, with strong knowledge of banking business models, processes and technology landscapes. • Strong client relationship management, consulting and problem-solving capabilities. • Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation and executive stakeholder management skills. • Ability to influence senior business and technology leaders and build consensus across competing priorities. • Strategic thinking combined with hands-on transformation delivery experience. • Strong commercial awareness and a business development mindset. • Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex delivery environments. • Strong analytical, decision-making, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment. To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have • A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Information Systems, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline. • A minimum of 12 years + of relevant professional experience, including substantial experience in Financial Services, technology consulting, banking technology or digital transformation. • Solid Financial Services and technology consulting experience, ideally gained through a leading consulting firm, major bank or financial institution. • Proven experience delivering large-scale banking technology transformation programs or major workstreams. • Strong understanding of banking processes, products, operating models, technology architecture and risk considerations. • Experience with core banking platforms, digital banking ecosystems, enterprise architecture or technology strategy engagements. • Proven experience managing senior stakeholders, client relationships, project economics and delivery teams. • Experience working in complex, multi-vendor program environments and managing interdependent workstreams. • Excellent written and spoken English. Arabic language capability would be an advantage. • Willingness and ability to be based in Bahrain and travel within the region as engagement needs require. • A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Information Systems, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline. • A minimum of 12 years + of relevant professional experience, including substantial experience in Financial Services, technology consulting, banking technology or digital transformation. • Solid Financial Services and technology consulting experience, ideally gained through a leading consulting firm, major bank or financial institution. • Proven experience delivering large-scale banking technology transformation programs or major workstreams. • Strong understanding of banking processes, products, operating models, technology architecture and risk considerations. • Experience with core banking platforms, digital banking ecosystems, enterprise architecture or technology strategy engagements. • Proven experience managing senior stakeholders, client relationships, project economics and delivery teams. • Experience working in complex, multi-vendor program environments and managing interdependent workstreams. • Excellent written and spoken English. Arabic language capability would be an advantage. • Willingness and ability to be based in Bahrain and travel within the region as engagement needs require.