Your key responsibilities
Our Project Manager will 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:
- Work in a collaborative environment with various project teams to support the mission and its components
- Act as a trusted client advisor, responsible for project delivery
- Lead multiple operational projects and teams in a collaborative team environment
- Responsible for project scoping, planning and tracking, on-time delivery, and high-quality deliverables and services
- Meet financial objectives
- Prepare and participates in client presentations
- Provide advice, assistance and written recommendations on strategic initiatives and performance improvement opportunities
- Assist in identifying key capability gaps and assist in developing recommendations to address these gaps
- Coordinate with both internal and external stakeholders
- Participate in development of proposals in support of new business development
- Oversee a delivery team and be main point of contact for clients for assigned projects
- Support hiring/recruiting as needed to support various business initiatives
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree
- 7 or more years of relevant professional work experience as a project manager and business analyst
- Ability to work in a high-demand, fast-paced environment
- 7 or more years supporting DHS components
- 5 or more years managerial and hands-on experience supporting the DHS components’ acquisition and investment management processes, DHS INVEST and related deliverables
- 5 or more years managerial experience with direct supervisory responsibilities
- Subject matter expertise, demonstrating significant breadth and depth in multiple domains of work including business transformation, performance management, emerging technologies, innovation, travel, trade, biometrics, information systems, and technology platforms
- Excellent communications skills, including verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation
- Well-organized with a track-record of producing high-quality deliverables on time
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance or higher, which will be driven by the engagement requirements
Ideally you'll also have
- Certified associate in PM
- Project management professional
What we offer
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 in all geographic locations in the US is $96,300 to $176,500. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $115,500 to $200,600. Individual salaries within those 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. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. 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.
- 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.
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.