Government & Infrastructure - Business Transformation - Transformation Execution - Manager
About The Position
The Government & Infrastructure (G&I) 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. 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 on 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 PM or Project Management, Finance, Accounting, Engineering or a business-related field and approximately six years of recent consulting or relevant industry experience (with at least four years of recent consulting experience preferred) with the ability to show a significant client impact and results, or a master’s degree and four years of work relevant experience.
- At least five years of experience leading teams on engagements required.
- Knowledge and experience working for a federal or state agency in the following areas: Project or program centralization and transformation, Risk management, Financial controls and management, Schedule management, Resource planning 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.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop staff.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with one or more PM software packages, such as Microsoft Project or Oracle Primavera.
- Proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint.
- Valid US driver’s license and a valid passport required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a [secret/public trust] clearance or higher.
- Candidates should be willing to travel on average 25% to 30% or more in a hybrid environment.
Nice To Haves
- PM professional
- Project management professional
- Certified scrum master
- Lean Six Sigma black belt
- Experience leading client service projects, business development efforts, and internal growth initiatives.
- Experience developing and executing project plans for large, complex engagements.
- Experience serving federal, state, or local agencies—often gained at a Big Four global management consulting firm or a blue-chip company focused on the government sector preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work with government clients to support and improve a broad range of program management (PM) operations, including integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, procurement and stakeholder management.
- Apply PM knowledge on meaningful and complex projects, while working with multidisciplinary teams and industry leaders.
- Lead PM engagements.
- Direct and plan technical, financial, risk and quality aspects of client engagements.
- Lead service development and service delivery execution.
- Communicate issues, status and thought leadership to partners and clients.
- Build impactful relationships with key influencers to effectively manage work and generate new business opportunities.
- Share leading practices and insights about current industry or subject-matter topics with EY US leaders, proposal teams and clients.
- Build, manage and motivate high-performing teams, including supporting people-related initiatives (e.g., recruitment, retention, training, competency development).
- Communicate the improvements from and helping implement EY US’ portfolio management, PM and project management methodologies.
- Develop people through effective leadership, coaching, mentoring and performance assessment of all levels of staff.
- Communicate workplace policies, procedures and practices to all levels of staff.
Benefits
- Medical and dental coverage
- Pension and 401(k) plans
- Wide range of paid time off options
- Flexible vacation policy
- Time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
