Public Sector Transformation Lead — PMO & Strategy

EY; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

EY US is looking for qualified professionals to help federal, state and local agencies manage programs and projects. You will work in the Transformation Risk Team, supporting and improving program management operations with multidisciplinary teams and access to PM training.

You will lead engagements, analyze data, and develop innovative recommendations while delivering quality client services and building lasting client relationships. Travel to client sites is required.

Qualifications

• 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 one year 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 package, 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.

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

Project management

Team leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Project

Oracle Primavera

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

EY US is looking for qualified professionals to help federal, state and local agencies manage programs and projects. You will work in the Transformation Risk Team, supporting and improving program management operations with multidisciplinary teams and access to PM training.

You will lead engagements, analyze data, and develop innovative recommendations while delivering quality client services and building lasting client relationships. Travel to client sites is required.