Business Support Supervisor with German
Location: Katowice - 2 days office/3 days remote
Let us introduce you the job offer by EY GDS Poland – a member of the global integrated service delivery center network by EY.
At EY, we are committed to building a better working world by accelerating inclusive growth, driving innovation, and enabling people to contribute to and benefit from economic to the continued growth of our business, we are looking for a Business Support Supervisor with German, who will play a critical role in shaping and delivering high-quality business support services for our internal stakeholders.
In this role, you will not only lead a team of Executive Assistants, but also take ownership of a defined business portfolio, acting as a key operational partner for stakeholders. In addition, you will oversee specialized functional teams (, Travel Team), ensuring excellence, standardization, and continuous improvement in service delivery.
Your key responsibilities
Portfolio ownership:
- 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 (, 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 (, Travel Team):
- Ensure end-to-end ownership of specific service areas (, travel coordination processes)
- Drive standardization, process optimization, and knowledge sharing
- Act as a subject matter contact for assigned functional area
Continuous improvement & transformation:
- 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 (, Travel, Admin Support, Operations)
- Experience interacting with senior leadership stakeholders
What we look for
We are looking for a hands-on leader and operational owner who:
- 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
EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across nine locations – Argentina, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.
- 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.
About EY
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