EY Wavespace-Facilitator-Supervising Associate

Wavespace Facilitator - Supervising Associate

EY wavespace brings the right people together to deconstruct challenges and develop solutions - faster. Human-centered design and collaboration are at the heart of our methodologies because we believe that people support what they help create. We work with agility and beyond borders. And we think, design and build with creativity and speed. EY wavespace's immersive programs give people the mindset and collaborative tools to think differently, through innovative experiences both in-person
and virtual.

The opportunity

As wavespace grows, we are looking for top talent to help bring our experiences to life and guide clients through the challenges of innovating.

Your key responsibilities

As a wavespace Facilitator, you'll team with a wide-ranging set of stakeholders in wavespace, across the broader EY community, and externally with clients to build and deliver best-in-class innovation experiences based in a strong design thinking foundation.

• Participate in design strategy for concurrent client sessions
• Manage and run client experiences
• Create a safe place for participation and input before, during and after experiences
• Display emotional intelligence and deep understanding of the importance of energy, flow, and inspiration
• Leverage adept listening skills and display a keen ability to navigate challenging and political discussions and viewpoints
• Share accountability and influence to enable all team members to contribute and shape client experiences
• Act as liaison with the Experience Leader/Manager and the other members of the experience team
• Understand the objectives of the session and how the design of the session will meet these objectives
• Coordinate session logistics and resources, ensuring all logistics are in place, all technology is delivered and functions, all activities are planned, all material is available
• Train the next generation of facilitators across the wavespace network

Skills and attributes for success

This is a highly visible role with significant client interaction.

To qualify you must have

• Experience and confidence with facilitation
• Exposure to design thinking methodology
• Proven ability to successfully deliver impactful innovation sessions
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to navigate challenging situations in real-time
• Consulting experience
• 8+ years of experience in conducting design thinking workshops & facilitating

Ideally, you'll also have

• Degree in Design Thinking
• Specific industry or sector experience
• Business development experience

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!