Manager – Business Transformation, Transformation Execution

. Work with government clients to strengthen program management operations across integration, scope, schedule, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, procurement and stakeholder management .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $128,400 - $235,300 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with government clients to strengthen program management operations across integration, scope, schedule, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, procurement and stakeholder management
Lead end-to-end Lean process-improvement initiatives, Value Stream Mapping sessions and Kaizen workshops
Apply DMAIC, 5 Whys, Fishbone analysis and A3 thinking to identify root causes of operational friction and readiness barriers
Develop corrective action plans, standard work procedures and control plans to sustain process adoption and measurable improvement
Direct the technical, financial, risk and quality aspects of client engagements
Lead service development and delivery
Build relationships with key influencers to manage work effectively and generate new business opportunities
Share leading practices and subject-matter insights with EY US leaders, proposal teams and clients
Build, manage and motivate high-performing teams through leadership, coaching, mentoring, performance assessment, recruitment, retention, training and competency development
Communicate enhancements to EY US portfolio, program and project management methodologies and support implementation
Communicate workplace policies, procedures and practices to all levels of staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Project Management, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Business or a related field, plus at least seven years of professional experience in continuous process improvement, strategic planning, operational design or a closely related discipline; or a relevant master’s degree plus four years of relevant experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance or higher
At least five years of experience leading teams on engagements
Experience supporting a federal or state agency in project or program centralization and transformation, risk management, financial controls, schedule management, resource planning, workflow optimization, organizational change management, stakeholder engagement, performance measurement, metrics development, benchmarking and gap analysis
Demonstrated hands-on experience leading enterprise Lean initiatives and executive improvement workshops
Experience developing executive summaries, decision briefs, recommendations and leadership-ready materials and presenting them to senior executives or flag-level stakeholders
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, project-management software, and workflow-mapping and visual-management tools
Valid U.S. driver’s license and passport
Candidates should be prepared for assignments involving up to 80% travel and/or full-time on-site work, depending on project requirements
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt are advantageous
Experience with a Big Four global management consulting firm or a blue-chip organization focused on the government and public sector is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and dental coverage
Pension plan
401(k) plan
Flexible vacation policy
EY Paid Holidays
Winter/Summer breaks
Personal/Family Care leave
Other leaves of absence
Professional growth opportunities
Inclusive culture
Equal employment opportunities
Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities