Government and Public Sector - Technology Consulting - Microsoft Application Architect - Sr Manager

Government and Public Sector - Technology Consulting - Microsoft Application Architect - Sr 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.

Our Government & Public Sector (GPS) Digital Engineering practice is helping organizations solve complex problems through purpose‑led transformation. To achieve this mission, a diverse and talented team from around the globe are creating innovative digital experiences that help our clients succeed and thrive.

• Function as part of a team during technical implementations for Dynamics/Power Platform to finalize architecture specification, create designs for customizations and/or integration of the platform
• Lead system design discussions and recommend alternate choices, trade‑offs, and impact analysis
• Participate in and lead white‑boarding sessions
• Assist with providing estimates on assigned tasks
• Learn new client information quickly, and translate data modeling, process modeling, and revision control systems
• Lead a team of developers through technical architecture
• Provide mentoring and leadership to less experienced developers
• Independently write quality code that is simple, reliable, and scalable
• Perform code reviews and ensure best practices are being adhered to by development team on engagements
• Lead solution deployments to downstream environments

In addition to your client’s responsibilities, you will also be expected to fulfil Senior Manager‑level responsibilities within the firm such as:

• Establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships
• Create innovative insights for clients, adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs, and contribute to thought leadership
• Anticipate and identify risks, and elevate any issues as appropriate
• Develop people through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring staff; help create a positive learning culture
• Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for staff
• Participate in business development initiatives

• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills, coupled with a strong interest in further developing and integrating operations with technology skills
• Ability and comfort level researching client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies
• Ability to create innovative insights for clients, adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs, and contribute to thought leadership
• Prior consulting experience

• Bachelor's degree
• Candidate must be able to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance
• 10–12+ years of related work experience
• Must be comfortable working in‑person as needed

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 20–30% or more.

• Microsoft Certifications and prior consulting experience highly preferred
• Expertise in developing written and visual communication products
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with clients and identify engagement follow‑on opportunities

At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive…