Government & Infrastructure - Business Transformation - Transformation Execution - Manager
About The Position
The Government & Infrastructure practice of Ernst & Young LLP provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help 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. EY G&I Transformation Execution 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
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Project Management, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Business or a related field, plus at least seven years of professional experience in continuous process improvement, strategic planning, operational design or a closely related discipline; or a relevant master’s degree plus four years of relevant experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance or higher
- At least five years of experience leading teams on engagements
- Experience supporting a federal or state agency in project or program centralization and transformation, risk management, financial controls, schedule management, resource planning, workflow optimization, organizational change management, stakeholder engagement, performance measurement, metrics development, benchmarking and gap analysis
- Demonstrated hands-on experience leading enterprise Lean initiatives and executive improvement workshops
- Experience developing executive summaries, decision briefs, recommendations and leadership-ready materials and presenting them to senior executives or flag-level stakeholders
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, project-management software, and workflow-mapping and visual-management tools
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and passport
- Assignments may require work at client, EY or contractor sites. Candidates should be prepared to travel approximately 25%–30% or more in a hybrid environment.
Nice To Haves
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
- Experience with a Big Four global management consulting firm or a blue-chip organization focused on the government and public sector is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Leading end-to-end Lean process-improvement initiatives, Value Stream Mapping sessions and Kaizen workshops across the Department of the Navy and subordinate-command leadership teams
- Applying structured Lean problem-solving tools, including DMAIC, 5 Whys, Fishbone analysis and A3 thinking, to identify root causes of operational friction and readiness barriers
- Developing practical corrective action plans, standard work procedures and control plans to sustain process adoption and measurable improvement
- Directing the technical, financial, risk and quality aspects of client engagements
- Leading service development and delivery
- Building relationships with key influencers to manage work effectively and generate new business opportunities
- Sharing leading practices and insights on current industry and subject-matter topics with EY US leaders, proposal teams and clients
- Building, managing and motivating high-performing teams through leadership, coaching, mentoring, performance assessment, recruitment, retention, training and competency development
- Communicating enhancements to EY US portfolio, program and project management methodologies and supporting their implementation
- 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
Manager
