About The Position
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Government and Public Sector – Business Transformation - Senior Manager From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector practice of Ernst & Young LLP provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world. The opportunity EY US is currently looking for qualified professionals interested in helping US federal, state and local agencies better manage their programs and projects. If you are looking to make an impact in how our government provides its services, then come join our Transformation Execution Team.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in Finance, Accounting, Engineering or a business-related field and approximately 8 years of recent consulting or relevant industry experience (with at least 4 years of recent consulting experience preferred) with the ability to show a significant client impact and results, or a master’s degree and 8 years of work relevant experience
- At least 8 years of experience leading teams on engagements required
- Knowledge and experience working for a federal, state or local agency in the following areas: Project or program centralization or transformation, Risk management, Business operating model assessment or creation, Strategic alignment frameworks, Financial controls and management, Schedule management, Resource planning and management, Innovation collaboration and management, Workflow management and operational optimization, Organizational change management, Process improvement, Stakeholder and customer engagement support, Performance measurement or performance management, Performance measures and metrics development, Benchmarking and gap analysis
- Demonstrated ability to develop long-term client relationships and a portfolio of new business
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop staff
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in one or more PM software package, such as Microsoft Project Server or Oracle Primavera
- Experience with Microsoft SharePoint
- Willingness and ability to travel to client site.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a [secret/public trust] clearance or higher.
Nice To Haves
- Portfolio management professional
- PM professional
- Project management professional
- Certified scrum master
- Lean Six Sigma master black belt
Responsibilities
- Leading multiple PM engagements
- Leading internal projects
- Directing and planning technical, financial, risk and quality aspects of client engagements
- Leading service development and service delivery execution
- Communicating issues, status and thought leadership to partners and clients
- Building impactful relationships with key influencers to effectively manage work and generate new business opportunities
- Sharing leading practices and insights about current industry or subject-matter topics with EY US leaders, proposal teams and clients
- Building, managing and motivating high-performing teams, including supporting people-related initiatives (e.g., recruitment, retention, training, competency development)
- Developing people through effective leadership, coaching, mentoring and performance assessment of all levels of staff
- Communicating the improvements from and helping implement EY US portfolio management, PM and project management methodologies
- Communicating workplace policies, procedures and practices to all levels of staff
Benefits
- medical and dental coverage
- pension and 401(k) plans
- a wide range of paid time off options
- flexible vacation policy
- designated EY Paid Holidays
- Winter/Summer breaks
- Personal/Family Care
- other leaves of absence
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
