Senior Project Consultant – Strategy & Transactions | EY Chandigarh

October 3, 2025

Job Description

Summary

EY India is seeking a Senior Project Consultant in Strategy and Transactions (SaT) for Government & Public Sector projects in Chandigarh. This role is ideal for seasoned professionals with 12–15+ years of experience in consulting, infrastructure advisory, or government/development sectors, who can manage large-scale multi-sector projects and senior government stakeholder relationships. The position focuses on infrastructure advisory, capital allocation, project finance, and transformation initiatives across sectors such as higher education, agriculture, water resources, irrigation, and power. EY offers a unique opportunity to work on strategic government projects, implement innovative solutions, and deliver measurable public value.


Job Details at a Glance

Job TitleSenior Project Consultant – SaT, GOV, Infrastructure Advisory
CompanyEY (Ernst & Young)
LocationChandigarh, India
Other LocationsPrimary Location Only
DepartmentStrategy & Transactions – Government & Public Sector
ShiftStandard Office Hours
Experience Required12–15+ years
Education RequiredPG from IIMs and/or UG from IITs
Requisition ID1633397
SalaryCompetitive

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple projects (10+) and large teams (30+ members) across infrastructure and public sector programs.
  • Apply structured problem-solving skills and financial acumen to deliver data-backed solutions.
  • Quickly interpret complex problem statements across sectors and guide teams toward actionable solutions.
  • Engage with senior government stakeholders (IAS officers) to present findings, recommendations, and strategic insights.
  • Support capital allocation, project finance, and strategic decision-making for government and public sector initiatives.
  • Oversee project delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
  • Facilitate cross-sector collaboration, combining expertise from agriculture, education, water resources, irrigation, power, and industry sectors.
  • Mentor teams and encourage knowledge sharing and best practices within the consulting group.

Skills and Attributes

  • Strong leadership and team management skills to handle large, complex projects.
  • Excellent quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to engage senior stakeholders and deliver impactful presentations.
  • Agile, adaptive, and able to maintain positive energy under challenging project environments.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

  • Postgraduate degree from an IIM or equivalent, and/or undergraduate degree from IIT.
  • Willingness to relocate to Chandigarh for 12–24 months.
  • 12–15+ years of consulting, infrastructure advisory, or public sector project experience.
  • Experience working with senior government stakeholders and departments is mandatory.

What EY Offers

  • Opportunity to work with global leaders on high-impact government and infrastructure projects.
  • Exposure to multi-disciplinary teams and strategic advisory services across sectors.
  • Access to learning, career growth, and professional development resources.
  • Chance to contribute to government transformation, capital allocation, and public value creation initiatives.

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