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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 & Infrastructure -Business Consulting-Business Transformation-Transformation Execution Senior The opportunity From strategy to execution, the Government & Infrastructure 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 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 a member of our Transformation Team, 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 to 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:  • Participating in and leading a collaborative teamwork environment with dynamic client project engagements  • Working independently and in teams to collect and analyze data to develop innovative recommendations and methodologies for organizational, process and technology improvements  • Consistently delivering quality client services  • Establishing enduring relationships with key stakeholders and client personnel  • Staying abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to our clients’ businesses  • Seeking opportunities to advance business acumen by learning from senior resources  • Communicating the improvements from and helping implement EY US’ portfolio management, PM and project management methodologies  • Developing people through effective leadership, coaching and mentoring of all levels of staff  • Supporting people-related initiatives through competency brand building (e.g., recruitment, retention, training, competency development) 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 at least two years of consulting or relevant industry experience  • At least two years of experience leading teams on engagements required  • Knowledge and experience in the following areas: • Process improvement  • Stakeholder and customer engagement support  • Performance measurement or performance management  • Performance measures and metrics development  • Demonstrated experience in:  • Proactively identifying team and client needs  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision  • Ability to manage shifting priorities and changing needs of the client • Ability to mentor and develop staff   • Paying attention to details and a commitment to excellence • Applying analytical and problem-solving skills  • Experience with one or more PM software packages, such as Microsoft Project 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. • The EY Government and Infrastructure Practice’s staffing model is to assign resources to projects aligned to the office within the metropolitan area you have been hired; however, in certain circumstances, travel may be required within and/or beyond your geographic region based on client and project needs.  For roles within the federal practice, the flexibility to travel up to approximately 30% is preferred. Within the state, local and education practice, the flexibility to travel up to approximately 80% is preferred. Ideally, you'll also have • Certified associate in PM  • Project management professional  • Certified scrum master  • Lean Six Sigma yellow or green belt  What we look for Top performers have experience supporting client service projects, business devolvement efforts and internal growth initiatives. The candidate should have experience delivering services for project plans on medium to small projects. 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 the public sector, is a plus.  What we offer you At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers. • 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 is: • • New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $116,700 to $194,500 • Bay Area California offices – $121,600 to $202,600 • All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $97,300 to $178,300 • Individual salaries within these 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. • 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. • To make the most of your application experience, please limit yourself to two applications within a six-month period. • EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. • For those living in California, please click here for additional information. • At EY, our values set the foundation for how we work and the behaviors we expect of our people. Any misrepresentation or falsification of information or lack of integrity at any point in the recruiting process may result in withdrawal of your candidacy, revocation of an offer or immediate termination of employment. EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories. All in to shape the future with confidence. EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.  EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com .

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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 & Infrastructure -Business Consulting-Business Transformation-Transformation Execution Senior
Your key responsibilities
Participating in and leading a collaborative teamwork environment with dynamic client project engagements
Working independently and in teams to collect and analyze data to develop innovative recommendations and methodologies for organizational, process and technology improvements
Consistently delivering quality client services
Establishing enduring relationships with key stakeholders and client personnel
Staying abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to our clients’ businesses
Seeking opportunities to advance business acumen by learning from senior resources
Communicating the improvements from and helping implement EY US’ portfolio management, PM and project management methodologies
Developing people through effective leadership, coaching and mentoring of all levels of staff
Supporting people-related initiatives through competency brand building (e.g., recruitment, retention, training, competency development)
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 at least two years of consulting or relevant industry experience
At least two years of experience leading teams on engagements required
Process improvement
Stakeholder and customer engagement support
Performance measurement or performance management

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