Government and Public Sector - Project Manager

From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector practice of Ernst & Young 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. 

Your key responsibilities 

As a Project Manager, you’ll work with government clients to support and improve a broad range of Program Management (PM) operations, including integration, scope, time, cost, quality, communications, risk, procurement and stakeholder management. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to meaningful and complex projects, while working with multidisciplinary teams and industry leaders. Key responsibilities of the position include:  

• Serve as an executive business analyst
• Create and update executive briefings and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
• Create, edit and update senior leadership reports and talking points
• Coordinate department-wide activities including but not limited to town halls, performance reviews, and staff meetings
• Assist with goal reviews and thought processes on strategic documents and review for updates, additions, and removals
• Coordinate quarterly program reviews and overall program/office reporting
• Coordinate multi-year planning
• Works with other personnel and clients to contribute to a central repository for communications materials
• Track, organize, and coordinate tasks and action items
• Develop metrics and track performance office wide
• Identify potential problems and points of friction in office operations and find solutions to maximize efficiency of operations

• Participating in and leading a collaborative teamwork environment with dynamic client project engagements  
• 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 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 
• 7 years relevant experience
• Technical project management experience, preferred
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret 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 

• Certified associate in PM  
• Project management professional  

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.  

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.