EU Institutions & Agencies Senior Manager - Business Consulting

EU Institutions & Agencies Senior Manager – Business Consulting

Location: ROMA

Other locations: Anywhere in Region

Date: Apr 15, 2026

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To start with, we are looking for a Senior Manager with the following technical and personal capabilities, who can:

• 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.

The skills we are looking for:

• Master’s degree in Economics, Political Science, EU Studies, Public Policy, Management Engineering, Law or related disciplines;
• At least 10–12 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).

The ideal candidate also demonstrates:

• 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.

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.