US Consulting_Transformation Architecture and Delivery_Staff 2

EY; Grand Rapids (MI); Remote; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

EY Consulting is seeking a Staff-level consultant to join the Transformation Architecture and Delivery practice. You will work on programs that bridge strategy and execution, supporting architecture, program management, and value realization across client engagements.

You will contribute to operating model design, cost optimization, and IT transformation topics such as ERP, DevOps, and cloud migrations, leveraging tools like Jira and Azure DevOps.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in consulting, business transformation, technology, or related field.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across diverse teams.
• Experience with operating model design, process design, and performance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support design and delivery of architecture frameworks, program management, and value realization structures.
• Assist with governance materials, portfolio analyses, and client storytelling to show measurable value.
• Contribute to transformation programs using TMO/PMO, SAFe, and Agile methodologies.

Skills

Agile methodologies

SAFe

Scrum

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Azure DevOps

Planview

Job description

Location: Anywhere in Country

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.

The opportunity

At EY Consulting, we are building a better working world by transforming businesses through the power of people, technology, and innovation. Our clients are at the heart of what we do. We’re focused on solving the key issues of our client buyers, building deeper relationships, and generating lasting value with significant impact.

Our firm sets the standard for consulting services, fostering an environment that encourages career ownership at every stage. As a part of our team, you'll be at the forefront of this dynamic service line, driving change and delivering solutions that revolutionize business operations. You’ll help our clients in transformation and innovation efforts: driving growth, reducing costs, and managing risks proactively.

Your Key Responsibilities

EY’s Transformation Architecture and Delivery (TA&D) practice offers a dynamic career path for professionals passionate about solving complex business, technology, and infrastructure challenges. As a Staff, you’ll contribute to transformation initiatives that align with clients’ strategic goals—helping bridge the gap between strategy and execution. Working with experienced team members, you will support the design and delivery of business and solution architecture frameworks, program management approaches, and value realization structures.

TA&D Business:

In the TA&D Business practice, you will work with project teams and clients to help plan, design, deliver, and deploy transformative solutions. Your work may include supporting transformation programs through TMO and PMO frameworks, applying Agile methodologies such as SAFe and Scrum, tracking risks and resources across workstreams, and developing governance materials and portfolio analyses. You’ll also contribute to business cases, ideation activities, performance reporting, and client-ready storytelling that help teams deliver measurable value throughout the transformation journey.

TA&D Technology Strategy

In the TA&D Technology Strategy practice, you will support teams as they help clients shape the strategic direction for technology within their organizations. You’ll contribute to operating model and process design, research and analyses involving technologies and concepts such as Artificial Intelligence, DevOps, Cloud, Internet of Things, Robotic Process Automation, and Blockchain, and work across environments such as SAP, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Cloud, and ERP. You may assist with cost optimization, data modeling, assessments, and process improvement activities that support large-scale IT transformations and create lasting client impact.

Industry sectors

Our practice professionals serve clients across a variety of industries including, but not limited to: Consumer, Retail, Health, Life Sciences, Industrial Products, Mobility, Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities, Private Equity, Media, Technology, and Telecommunications.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• 2+ years of relevant experience in consulting, business transformation, technology, or a related field
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to contribute effectively, foster inclusivity, and work across diverse teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable insights for a range of audiences
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with intellectual curiosity and a proactive, execution-oriented mindset
• Agile, growth-oriented mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity in dynamic environments
• Developing commercial awareness and a desire to contribute meaningful impact for global and domestic organizations
• Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, Replit) to enhance productivity, analysis, and solution development
• Willingness and ability to travel and work flexible hours based on client and project needs
• Access to reliable transportation to/from EY offices and client sites, as required

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience contributing to large-scale transformation initiatives, including PMO/EPMO activities, transformation office support, and program or portfolio delivery
• Exposure to operating model, process design, or capability roadmap activities across business and technology functions
• Experience with technology strategy or IT transformation topics such as operating model design, cost optimization, sourcing strategies, or enterprise architecture
• Familiarity with program and portfolio management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Clarity, Planview)
• Experience working with delivery methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)
• Ability to apply structured frameworks to solve complex business and technology challenges
• Experience contributing to business development efforts, including RFP responses, proposals, and client presentations
• Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word to analyze data and develop clear, executive-ready deliverables

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.

• The salary range for this job is:
  • New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $83,500 to $125,300
  • Bay Area California offices – $87,100 to $130,600
  • All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $69,700 to $114,800
• 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.

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.

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