Requisition Id : 1625272

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom. At EY, we don't just focus on who you are now, but who you can become. We believe that it’s your career and ‘It’s yours to build’ which means potential here is limitless and we'll provide you with motivating and fulfilling experiences throughout your career to help you on the path to becoming your best professional self.

The opportunity : Senior Project Consultant-GOV-Business Consulting PI-CNS - BC - Transformation Delivery - Noida

GOV :

Our Global Government & Public Sector (GPS) is a network of highly skilled professionals bestowed to serving our clients by bringing best-in-class international experience and insight combined with local knowledge to solve the most critical problems facing governments today. We actively focus on building solutions that help public sector entities face the challenges of the future and reinvent themselves.

We have a proud record of helping governments meet their challenges head-on, and we work closely with them to build a world that works better for all citizens.

CNS - BC - Transformation Delivery :

EY Consulting is building a better working world by transforming businesses through the power of people, technology and innovation. Our client-centric approach focuses on driving long-term value for our clients by solving their most strategic problems. EY Consulting is made up of three sub-service lines: Business Consulting (including Performance Improvement and Risk Consulting), Technology Consulting and People Advisory Services. 

Business Consulting works with clients to reimagine or transform their business purpose and model; create growth; manage cost and efficiency; respond to market pressures and regulation; and resolve operational challenges. The scope of this team encompasses innovation, strategy and purpose, through deep functional experience in business transformation, finance, supply chain and operations, providing support for the complex and large-scale program and portfolio management.

It has multiple fields of play such as:

Finance Consulting - helps assess and transform our clients' finance function to improve performance and effectiveness. We help organizations implement service and cost improvement initiatives, and embed a performance management process and culture that unites the business around its core objectives.

Business Transformation - a m?ultidisciplinary competency, gathering capabilities in transformation architecture, experience design, business design and transformation execution to problem-solve, design and deliver large scale, multi-year, multi-stakeholder transformation programs.

Supply Chain and Operations - we provide a unique combination of industry-specific, strategic, operational and financial insights, digital technology advances and strategic alliance partners to deliver better outcomes and also help clients effect fundamental change in their operations’ performance to support sales growth, become more cost competitive, minimize risk and ensure operational resilience.

Your key responsibilities

Technical Excellence

Project Delivery & Engagement Leadership Lead components of client engagements independently—including solution design, team oversight, and client interactions. Manage project planning, budgeting, risk mitigation, and timely delivery of assignments. Guide junior staff, ensure quality outputs, and contribute to internal staffing processes.

Policy & Program Advisory Support government clients in the drafting and implementation of sports policy frameworks, athlete wellness strategies, grassroots programs, and institutional reforms aligned with state and national goals.

Stakeholder Coordination & Client Management Liaise with ministries, federations, state departments, NGOs, and academic institutions to facilitate system-wide convergence. Translate stakeholder needs into actionable workplans and maintain active communication throughout the engagement cycle.

Research & Evidence Integration Conduct or interpret sport-specific research, baseline assessments, and policy landscape studies to inform strategic choices and intervention design.

Monitoring, Reporting & Quality Control Define deliverables, establish KPIs, and develop dashboards for performance tracking. Monitor timelines and task quality while proactively communicating risks, progress, and solutions to senior leadership and clients.

Business Development Support Develop high-quality concept notes, proposals, and RFP responses for government and donor-funded programs. Contribute to pursuit planning and maintain relationships with key decision-makers and institutional partners.

Team Leadership, Delegation & Coaching Build team capacity by assigning responsibilities based on skill and interest, offering guidance and constructive feedback, and fostering collaborative spirit. Recognize team contributions and promote shared ownership of outcomes.

Technology & Process Integration Apply digital tools for tracking, injury prevention, performance monitoring, and athlete wellness. Incorporate sports tech into strategic planning and operational delivery.

Consultative Problem Solving Identify bottlenecks, gather input, and co-develop responsive solutions—balancing analytical rigour with emotional intelligence in dynamic group settings.

Adaptability & Operational Agility Navigate evolving priorities, client expectations, and institutional environments. Demonstrate flexibility in strategy and execution while maintaining consistency in standards and delivery.

Skills and attributes

To qualify for the role you must have
Qualification

Master’s degree in Sports Management, Public Policy, Development Studies, Business Administration, or a related field

Bachelor’s degree with strong project delivery experience in the sports ecosystem may also be considered

Experience

3 to 7 years of relevant experience in consulting, policy implementation, or program management with focus on sports, youth development, or government engagements

Prior work with ministries, state departments, federations, donor agencies, or large-scale development programs is highly desirable

Strong understanding of India’s sports governance landscape, including institutional structures like the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sports Authority of India, Khelo India, and state sports bodies

Familiarity with athlete wellness, inclusion, grassroots programming, talent development, and gender-sensitive interventions

Proven experience in policy analysis, stakeholder consultations, and multi-stakeholder program delivery

Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, presentation development, and proposal drafting

Familiarity with project management tools, performance frameworks, and monitoring systems

Demonstrated ability to coach junior team members, manage deliverables independently, and work consultatively within diverse teams

Experience balancing strategic thinking with operational execution in high-pressure, public-facing environments

Multilingual proficiency or working knowledge of regional languages will be an added advantage

What we look for

People with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions. We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful and able to sustain postivie energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach. 

What we offer

With more than 200,000 clients, 300,000 people globally and 33,000 people in India, EY has become the strongest brand and the most attractive employer in our field, with market-leading growth over compete. Our people work side-by-side with market-leading entrepreneurs, game- changers, disruptors and visionaries. As an organisation, we are investing more time, technology and money, than ever before in skills and learning for our people. At EY, you will have a personalized Career Journey and also the chance to tap into the resources of our career frameworks to better know about your roles, skills and opportunities.

EY is equally committed to being an inclusive employer and we strive to achieve the right balance for our people - enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing our people to build their career as well as focus on their wellbeing.

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

Join us in building a better working world. Apply now.