Business Support Supervisor with German

Location: Katowice – 2 days office / 3 days remote

Your key responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of accountability for assigned service portfolio(s)
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and internal clients
• Identify opportunities to expand and enhance service offerings

Team leadership & people management

• Lead and develop a team of Executive Assistants and/or specialized teams (e.g., Travel Services)
• Act as counsellor and ensure effective performance management and development planning
• Foster a high‑performance, collaborative, and inclusive team environment

Operational excellence

• Oversee service delivery to ensure efficiency, quality, and alignment with EY standards (ECS)
• Monitor workflow, capacity, and resource allocation across teams
• Anticipate future demand and proactively plan resource needs

Specialized team management (e.g., Travel Team)

• Ensure end‑to‑end ownership of specific service areas (e.g., travel coordination processes)
• Drive standardization, process optimization, and knowledge sharing
• Act as a subject‑matter contact for assigned functional area
• Identify process inefficiencies and propose improvements
• Contribute to automation and digitalization initiatives
• Support global alignment of tools, systems, and procedures

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong experience in operational support services within a global environment
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage stakeholder relationships
• Ability to balance operational execution with strategic thinking
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• High adaptability in a dynamic, matrix organization

To qualify for the role you must have

• Fluent English (C1) and German (C1) – both written and spoken
• Minimum 3 years of experience in people management (Supervisor / Team Leader / Coordinator)
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Experience in managing service delivery and resolving operational challenges
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive accountability
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience working across global teams and cultures
• Exposure to specialized service areas (e.g., Travel, Admin Support, Operations)
• Experience interacting with senior leadership stakeholders

What we look for

• Takes full accountability for service quality and team performance
• Drives continuous improvement and innovation
• Balances people leadership with business ownership
• Acts as a trusted partner to stakeholders

What we offer

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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