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About the Role

The Global Alliances & Ecosystems Executive Communications and Strategic Programs Associate Director will shape and drive a strategic communications agenda to position the Alliances 30x30 vision as an enterprise-wide growth priority. This role will build understanding of the ecosystem's value and secure leadership commitment to embed alliances across service lines, sectors, and regions to accelerate activation and impact. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted communications advisor to the Alliances leadership team, working closely with key stakeholders to navigate the communications ecosystem, align messaging, and build stronger connectivity between Alliances and broader Growth & Innovation initiatives. A key focus will be on the EY-Microsoft Value Creation Initiative (Project Atlas).

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted communications advisor to senior Alliances & Ecosystems leaders, including GE-level stakeholders.
Design and execute a comprehensive communications strategy that advances the Alliances & Ecosystems agenda and supports delivery of the Alliances 30x30 vision.
Partner with leaders to evolve a compelling and differentiated narrative that demonstrates how alliances create value for clients, EY people and the business.
Develop executive communications, leadership messaging, strategic narratives and communications programs that elevate the profile and impact of the Alliances organization.
Help senior leaders navigate the communications ecosystem, identifying opportunities, risks, stakeholder considerations and alignment requirements.
Provide counsel and communications support to the Global Vice Chair – Alliances & Ecosystems and the broader Alliances leadership team.
Support the communications strategy for the EY-Microsoft Value Creation Initiative (Project Atlas), working with the BMC leader supporting the Microsoft Alliance, and ensuring strong alignment with broader Alliances, Consulting, G&I and org-wide priorities.
Foster strong connectivity across the Alliances portfolio, ensuring consistency of messaging, priorities and communications approaches.
Partner with G&I communications teams to integrate alliances priorities into broader strategic initiatives and enterprise narratives.
Collaborate closely with the Alliances Chief of Staff, BMC Alliances and Ecosystems leadership team, and Operations teams to support key business priorities, leadership moments, executive engagements and organizational milestones.
Build strong relationships across the BMC organization, helping ensure visibility, alignment and prioritization of alliance communications priorities.
Identify opportunities to amplify alliance successes, innovation, client impact and market momentum.
Maintain exceptional quality standards and ensure communications outputs are consistently executive-ready, audience-centric and aligned with EY's strategic priorities.

Requirements

Significant experience in communications, strategy or related roles within a global, complex organization
Experience supporting senior leaders and delivering high‑profile strategic initiatives
Strong understanding of internal communications, engagement and change in a professional services environment
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery
Innovative and creative mindset, and ability to translate this into EY’s organizational culture
Strong understanding of digital channels, content strategy and audience-centric internal communications
Collaborates well with peers, across brand, marketing and communications
Excellent presentation and written communication skills
Proven experience working across multiple businesses or portfolios in a matrixed organization
Strong ability to synthesize complex information and translate it into clear, actionable communications
Experience managing multiple workstreams simultaneously while maintaining quality and pace
Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority
Strong understanding of EY’s culture, ways of working and leadership expectations
Deep knowledge of how EY operates and a powerful network across the organization.
Knowledge of the competitive landscape and how technology impacts professional services will provide vital perspectives.

Skills

Strategic execution capability
Business acumen
Technology fluency
Global perspective
Organizational excellence
Writing and storytelling
Stakeholder management
Collaboration
Agility and adaptability
Innovation

Benefits

Develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences.
Empower you in a flexible environment.
Fuel your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

About the Company

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join EY and help to build a better working world.
As the Brand, Marketing and Communications (BMC) function, we collaborate with the business to deliver innovative, future-focused, audience-centric brand, marketing and communications.
We have an integrated network of over 2,500 professionals worldwide and together we are building a distinctive brand, driving growth, inspiring people, and bringing our purpose to life.
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions.
Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

Equal Opportunity

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.