Lead organizational change management activities, develop integrated change strategies, conduct stakeholder analysis, and design training curricula to enhance adoption and readiness across multiple markets.

Title: Senior Manager, Process Improvement Location: United States Job Description: Description & Requirements Maximus is currently seeking a Senior Manager of Process Improvement. The candidate will be responsible for leading and scaling continuous process improvement (CPI) across federal programs, shared services, and corporate functions. This role drives measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, compliance, and customer outcomes by applying Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methods aligned to federal contract requirements and organizational strategy. This is a remote position. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Manage development of all policies, procedures, and work instructions consistent with program guidelines. - Manage the planning, analysis, and implementation of all project change requests. - Manage the development of all Business Process Summary (BPS) documents. - Manage and provide leadership. Job Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Governance - Execute the enterprise process improvement strategy aligned to corporate objectives and federal contract priorities. - Participate in establishing governance, prioritization, and intake processes for process improvement initiatives across programs and shared services. - Serve as an authority and primary point of contact for process improvement within the organization. - Partner with program and functional leadership and teams to identify high-impact improvement opportunities tied to cost, schedule, quality, risk, and customer satisfaction. - Regularly brief leadership and contract stakeholders on improvement progress, outcomes, and risks. - Build strong partnerships across programs, functions, and customer-facing teams. Technology & Automation Enablement - Partner with IT and Digital teams to align process improvement with system modernization, automation, and AI initiatives. - Evaluate opportunities for workflow optimization, automation, and system enhancements as part of improvement efforts. - Ensure business processes are clearly defined and ready for technology enablement ("process before tools"). Federal Contract & Compliance Support - Ensure process improvements support compliance with federal regulations, external certifications, and quality management requirements. - Align improvement initiatives with performance targets, audit outcomes, and risk mitigation objectives. - Collaborate with Quality, Risk, and Program Management teams to embed sustainable controls and monitoring into improved processes. Continuous Process Improvement Execution - Oversee and guide complex, cross-functional improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, PDCA, and related methodologies. - Establish and monitor performance metrics to verify that improvements deliver measurable, sustained results. - Standardize tools, templates, and best practices for process improvement across the organization. Minimum Requirements - Bachelor's degree in related field required. - 7-10 years of relevant professional experience required. Job-Specific Minimum Requirements: - Bachelor's degree. Additional years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of degree. - 7+ years of experience in process improvement, operational excellence, or business transformation, with significant experience in federal contracting environments. - Due to customer requirements, this position requires United States Citizenship. - Demonstrated leadership of large, cross-functional improvement initiatives with measurable results. - Deep knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, PDCA, or similar structured improvement methodologies. - Proven ability to influence leaders and drive change across complex organizations. Key Competencies: - Strategic thinking and execution - Executive communication and influence - Data-driven decision making - Change management and stakeholder engagement - Team leadership and talent development - Federal compliance and operational rigor. Preferred Skills and Qualifications: - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification. - Experience integrating process improvement with IT modernization, automation, or AI initiatives. - Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO, CMMI, ITIL) in a federal context. EEO Statement Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Pay Transparency Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances. Accommodations Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. Minimum Salary $ 105,040.00 Maximum Salary $ 135,000.00

Provide leadership and development opportunities for staff, ensure high-quality service delivery aligned with standards, oversee team operations and budgets, and foster positive stakeholder relationships to enhance operational effectiveness.

Title: Audit Resource Manager Location: Fort Worth United States Job Category: AUDIT Requisition Number: AUDIT004536 Full-Time Job Description: Whitley Penn, a leading CPA and Consulting firm, is looking for an Audit Resource Manager to join our team. The Audit Resource Manager is responsible for overseeing audit staffing, resource planning, and capacity management across the Audit & Assurance practice. This role partners closely with audit partners and managers to ensure the right people are assigned to the right engagements at the right time, balancing client needs, employee development, and firm profitability. The Audit Resource Manager plays a critical role in managing busy season demands, forecasting resource needs, and improving overall utilization and engagement execution. JOB DETAILS: - Title: Audit Resource Manager - Classification: Full-time; Exempt - Department: Audit - Location: Dallas, Plano, or Fort Worth - Office Expectations/Hours: Hybrid; general work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8 hours/day between 8am to 5pm with overtime, as needed. How We Work Whitley Penn has become one of the most distinguished and fastest growing public accounting firms by providing exceptional service that reaches far beyond traditional accounting. We believe in working in collaborative teams with an emphasis on an open-door policy and encouraging entrepreneurial thinking. We learn, innovate, and succeed by sharing knowledge, embracing diversity, and working together. We are all part of the same family and each person matters. We are more than just a job. How Will You Make an Impact? - Own the end-to-end audit staffing process, including engagement assignments for interns, associates, and senior associates across multiple offices or markets. - Develop and maintain short-term and long-term resource plans to support audit engagements, peak busy seasons, and firm growth. - Proactively identify resource gaps, over-allocations, and underutilization; recommend and implement solutions. - Partner with audit leadership to forecast hiring needs and seasonal staffing requirements. How Will You Get Here? - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field. - 5+ years of experience in public accounting, audit operations, resource management, workforce planning, or scheduling within a dynamic, complex environment. - Strong organizational and planning capabilities, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. - Experience using resource management or scheduling tools preferred. - Advanced proficiency and experience with Dayshape preferred. - Understanding of public accounting audit structures, engagement lifecycle, and busy season dynamics preferred. - Prior external audit experience in public accounting preferred. - Experience supporting multi-office or multi-market audit practices preferred. Why Should You Apply? - Firm Paid Medical Insurance (Free Employee Only Coverage on 2 of 3 plans) - Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance - 17 Annual Firm holidays, with extended breaks around July 4th and year end - 20 days PTO - Paid Maternity and Parental Leave - 401(k) with Profit Sharing - Discretionary Bonus Program - Health & Wellness Program - Pet Insurance Whitley Penn is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to on age, race, creed, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #LI-HYBRID Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.