Experienced Consultant | People Consulting | Gothenburg
Ernst & Young Aktiebolag · Göteborg · Tills vidare · Deadline 2026-11-08
Ernst & Young Aktiebolag is hiring an **Experienced Consultant** for its People Consulting practice in Gothenburg. Working directly with clients alongside EY colleagues, the position focuses on guiding organizations through large-scale business and technology transformations, spanning analysis, design, implementation, and adoption. Key responsibilities include leading workstreams, facilitating stakeholder workshops, navigating the human and organizational impact of change, coaching junior colleagues, and supporting business development and proposal work. Applicants must hold a **relevant university degree** (such as business, industrial engineering, strategic HR, economics, or behavioral sciences) and have **4–6+ years of relevant post-graduation experience**. Required qualifications include practical experience in change management or organizational transformation, independent ownership of client deliverables, a business understanding of AI and digitalization, advanced English proficiency, and strong MS Office skills. A background in management consulting, experience with AI- and data-driven transformations, and advanced Swedish proficiency are meriting. A background check is conducted during the recruitment process.
Do you thrive at the intersection of people, change and business transformation? EY People Consulting is growing and looking for experienced consultants with a passion for change management who can help organizations translate transformation ambitions into meaningful and sustainable change.
In Sweden, our team of around 60 consultants across Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö is part of a strong Nordic and global network, working to create real impact for our clients and their people.
The opportunity
Together with our clients, we drive transformation from ambition to execution, creating positive experiences of change. We help organizations understand, prepare for and navigate the people-related impact of transformation through structured change management, stakeholder engagement, communication, learning and adoption.
As technology and AI reshape organizations, we believe people remain at the core of successful transformation. People Consulting helps clients set a clear strategic direction and design scalable, AI‑enabled ways of working that create long‑term value at the intersection of people, technology and business.
Your key responsibilities
As an experienced consultant, you work in teams with EY colleagues and directly with clients in large‑scale transformation initiatives - from analysis and design to implementation and adoption.
You are encouraged to identify new business opportunities, build relationships, and help strengthen our market presence as People Consulting continues to grow.
To succeed in this role, you need to:
- Be passionate about change management, organizational transformation and the human side of transformation
- Lead and deliver workstreams within People Consulting engagements, including designing and facilitating workshops with senior client stakeholders
- Translate complex transformation challenges into clear, actionable deliverables and solve complex problems using creative, strategic, and analytical methods and tools
- Communicate complex change in a clear, engaging and audience-focused way
- Have a genuine interest in AI and a working understanding of how it is reshaping organizations, work and value creation
- Be a curious, continuous learner who thrives in a fast-moving environment and is energized by change and new technology
- Contribute to proposal development and capability building within People Consulting
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with clients and colleagues, and coach and support junior consultants
Skills and attributes for success
You combine a structured and analytical approach with strong communication and interpersonal skills. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, engaging stakeholders at different levels and adapting your approach as transformation needs evolve. You understand that successful change requires both a clear direction and practical support that helps people adopt new behaviors, processes and ways of working.
Qualifications
- Relevant university degree (e.g., business, industrial engineering, strategic HR, economics, behavioral sciences)
- 4–6+ years of relevant work experience after graduation
- Practical experience in change management, organizational transformation or another closely related area
- Experience taking ownership of deliverables and working independently in client engagements
- Experience translating concepts into implemented solutions and realized impact
- Solid understanding of AI and digitalization from a business and transformation perspective
- Strong analytical, communicative and relationship building skills
- Advanced proficiency in English (spoken and written)
- Advanced skills in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Meriting qualifications
- Background in management consulting
- Experience with AI and datadriven transformations
- Advanced proficiency in Swedish, spoken and written
We are looking for someone who shares EY’s values
At EY, you work on high impact assignments with leading organizations, in an inclusive and trusted culture that offers continuous development, early responsibility, and flexible ways of working. Read more about what EY can offer you at ey.com/careers.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
Please submit your application no later than 8th of November 2026. Selection and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.
If you have questions about the role, please contact Jesper Johansson at Jesper.Johansson1@se.ey.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Adrian Lyng at Adrian.Lyng@se.ey.com. Please note that a background check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process.
At EY, we celebrate diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you have any questions, require assistance, or need adjustments to the recruitment process due to a disability, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at recruitmentsweden@se.ey.com. We are here to support you.
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