Senior Manager, Grants Management, Government & Infrastructure Risk Londonderry

EY’s Risk Consulting Practice helps leading organisations navigate complex risk landscapes, through providing insight and expertise to deliver integrated, technology-enabled solutions.

We’re seeking an exceptional Senior Manager to help shape and deliver our growing Grants Management solution, within our Government & Infrastructure Risk Practice. We are passionate about working with our clients to maximise policy impact on vital funds, minimise risk, optimise citizen experience, and drive efficiency. We support our clients from programme design, through to operational delivery, embedding effective controls throughout to safeguard funds.

Our team is made up of talented professionals who value curiosity, innovation and collaboration. Here, you will have an opportunity to build a career as unique as you are, supported by EY’s global scale, inclusive culture, and cutting‑edge technology. We’re committed to your growth, offering exceptional career development, diverse experiences, and a flexible work‑life balance, including hybrid working. Join us to create an exceptional experience for yourself and help build a better working world for everyone.

• Advise senior clients on the design of government grant and funding programmes, demonstrating strong business acumen and insight.
• Lead design and development of target operating models for effective grant administration, covering governance structures, technology and data requirements, process and control.
• Lead delivery of detailed process mapping (L1-5) and service design for the end‑to‑end fund lifecycle (application through to evaluation).
• Identify risks and embed appropriate controls and assurance mechanisms within programme design.
• Lead complex, multi workstream engagements, ensuring exceptional quality, timeliness and commercial performance.

• Lead delivery of large‑scale grant and funding programmes, establishing delivery structures and operational procedures.
• Lead implementation and operation of end‑to‑end control frameworks and assurance mechanisms.
• Establish management information and reporting frameworks to track programme performance across policy, operations, customer, and financial metrics.
• Lead complex, multi workstream engagements, ensuring exceptional quality, timeliness and commercial performance.

• Build deep, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, becoming their go‑to advisor.
• Identify and shape new opportunities using insight, curiosity and strong commercial instincts.
• Lead client proposals, pitches, thought leadership and market‑facing initiatives to drive growth.

• Develop, mentor and inspire diverse, high‑performing teams; model inclusive leadership and create an environment where people thrive.
• Provide clarity and direction through uncertainty, helping teams navigate new topics and evolving client needs.
• Champion continuous learning and invest in building capability across the practice.

• Ensure engagements meet EY quality and regulatory expectations while effectively managing risk, scope and profitability.
• Confidently handle challenging situations, resolve issues proactively and maintain high standards of delivery.

• Strong understanding of public sector funding programmes, and proven track record translating policy objectives into operational delivery models.
• Experience across risk, controls, process, and governance frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.