Government & Infrastructure - Business Transformation - Transformation Execution - Senior

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 117,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) pension plan

Paid time off

Flexible vacation policy

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd in Washington, DC area seeks a Senior Transformation Execution professional to lead government program management engagements, deliver process and technology improvements, and mentor staff. The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, client relationships, and applying EY PM methodologies.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years leading engagements, strong analytical skills, and the ability to travel up to the needs of federal/state clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with 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
• Experience in process improvement and performance measurement/data analysis

Responsibilities

• Participating in and leading a collaborative teamwork environment with dynamic client project engagements
• Collect and analyze data to develop innovative recommendations 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
• Developing people through effective leadership, coaching and mentoring of staff
• Communicating improvements from EY PM methodologies and helping implement them
• Supporting people-related initiatives through competency branding and development

Skills

Client engagement

Data analysis

PM software

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering or business-related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Oracle Primavera

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Government & Infrastructure - Business Transformation - Transformation Execution - Senior

Location: Washington

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Sep 29, 2026

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Government & Infrastructure -Business Consulting-Business Transformation-Transformation Execution Senior

Your key responsibilities

As a member of ourTransformationTeam, you’ll work with government clients to support and improve a broad range ofProgram 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 leasttwoyears 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 Public Sector 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 alsohave

• Certified associate in PM
• 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.

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