State and Local Government - Human Services - Consulting - 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.

Your key responsibilities 

As one of our Transformation Execution leaders, you’ll 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. You will have the opportunity to apply your PM knowledge on meaningful and complex projects, while working with multidisciplinary teams and industry leaders. We also will provide access to robust PM training programs and in-house PM leadership. Key responsibilities of the position include: 

• 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 

Skills and attributes for success 

• Understand clients’ cultures and operations to influence important decisions 
• Leverage industry leading practices and trends to provide valuable insights to clients 
• Assist with cultivating and managing business development opportunities. Understand EY and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to serve clients. 
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships and networks. Develop relationships with team members across all EY practices to serve client needs. 

To qualify for the role you must have 

• 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.  
• Due to the nature of our work in the Government and Public Sector, work may be required to be completed at client, EY and/or contractor sites. Our goal is to assign professionals to projects within a commutable distance of their work location office.  In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs. Candidates should be willing to travel on average 25% to 30% or more in a hybrid environment.

Ideally you'll also have  

• Portfolio management professional 
• PM professional 
• Project management professional 
• Certified scrum master 
• Lean Six Sigma master black belt 

What we look for 

Top performers have experience leading client service projects, business devolvement efforts and internal growth initiatives. The candidate should have experience delivering services for project plans on large, complex engagements. Experience with federal, state or local agencies, often gained by working in a Big Four global management consulting firm or a blue-chip company focused on the government and public sector, is a plus. 

What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.  The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $150,400 to $343,600.  The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $180,500 to $390,500.  Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.  In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 
EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.  

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