EU Institutions & Agencies Senior Manager - Business Consulting

EU Institutions & Agencies Senior Manager – Business Consulting

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. If you are looking for a growth path in an international environment where your ideas truly matter, you are in the right place. At EY, you can shape your career and help build a better working world, together with those who are already transforming it every day.

Why join EY?

We asked our people what matters most to them. These are the key factors:

• Investment in future skills: from day one, access to events, tools and training on Artificial Intelligence, available to everyone;
• Continuous learning: more than 50 hours per year of technical and managerial training for each professional;
• Career development and progression: in the past 12 months alone, more than half of EY people achieved a career advancement;
• International mobility and opportunities, including the possibility to work remotely from abroad for up to 20 days per year outside of business travel;
• Hybrid working model, with no centrally fixed in-office days;
• A global network you can rely on.

Role Summary

Lead end-to-end complex consulting engagements for EU Institutions and decentralised EU Agencies, ensuring excellence in delivery across awarded contracts and framework agreements.

Manage and strengthen relationships with senior stakeholders (European Commission services, EU Agencies and other institutional actors), acting as a trusted advisor.

Actively develop and reinforce networking within the European Commission ecosystem, contributing to EY’s institutional positioning and identifying follow‑on and adjacent opportunities.

Oversee initiatives related to organisational design, governance, programme and project management, operational improvement and performance management in complex institutional contexts.

Ensure delivery quality, adherence to timelines and budget control, in full compliance with contractual requirements and EU regulatory frameworks (including EU Financial Regulation and annual/multiannual budget cycles).

Lead, coach and develop multidisciplinary consulting teams, fostering professional growth, methodological rigour and collaboration.

Contribute, when required, to business development and account development activities, with a focus on strategic positioning and client insight rather than operational bid desk tasks.

Support the development of service offerings, assets and best practices related to EU Institutions and Agencies, promoting their adoption within the practice.

Required Skills

• Master’s degree in Economics, Political Science, EU Studies, Public Policy, Management Engineering, Law or related disciplines;
• At least 7–10 years of experience in management consulting or public sector advisory, with a strong focus on EU Institutions and/or decentralised EU Agencies;
• Proven background in structured consulting environments (Big 4, Tier 1 or specialised EU advisory firms);
• In-depth knowledge of the EU institutional environment, including governance models, decision‑making processes, EU Financial Regulation, budget lifecycle and internal control systems;
• Strong track record in senior stakeholder management and leadership of complex, multi‑stream engagements;
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken (C1/C2 level).

Ideal Candidate Enhancements

• Excellent communication, influencing and institutional representation skills;
• Leadership, strategic mindset and results orientation;
• Ability to operate effectively in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments;
• Entrepreneurial attitude and strong networking orientation;
• Flexibility, resilience and problem‑solving capability.

What EY Offers

• Accelerate your skills through future‑oriented development programmes and the use of advanced technologies and AI‑enabled tools (Copilot365, EYQ, Power BI);
• Broadening horizons by working in international teams and leveraging a global professional network;
• Structured career path and dedicated Counselor from day one.

Benefits

• Wide range of benefits and corporate welfare programmes;
• Leadership development programmes at national and international level.

Inclusivity Statement

At EY, we believe that each individual brings something unique. Your experiences, ambitions, and perspectives help create an environment where everyone’s uniqueness becomes our collective strength. We foster an inclusive culture where all voices are heard and valued: Together, all in. We value every form of uniqueness—including age, gender, abilities, experience, culture, sexual orientation, religion, disability, and socio‑economic background—and we ensure that all our opportunities are also open to people with disabilities, in line with Italian Law L.68/99. If you need any adaptations or support during the recruitment process, let us know.

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