EY-Parthenon
Ernst & Young
EY-Parthenon
Ernst & Young
Global professional services: consulting, assurance, tax
Location: Boston, New York
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The opportunity
EY-Parthenon’s unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions and corporate finance delivers real-world value – solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY’s full spectrum of services, we’ve reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity.
With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, Boards, Private Equity and Governments every step of the way – enabling you to shape your future with confidence.
Within EY-Parthenon's Strategy and Execution sub service line, the Software Strategy Group provides top-tier investment and acquisition guidance, strategy, and transaction advisory for the software sector. Every year we help hundreds of software companies and investors make crucial business decisions. On every engagement, you will work alongside our team of former CTOs and CEOs with deep software expertise to learn from the best.
Your key responsibilities
As a Director with EY-Parthenon's Strategy and Execution Software Strategy Group, you will be at the helm of innovative projects, turning client challenges into clear, actionable tasks and deliverables. You'll be the driving force in day-to-day problem-solving, leading a dynamic team, and acting as the bridge between our talented consultants, partners, and clients. This is your chance to lead, inspire, and make a tangible impact in the ever-evolving software sector.
Skills and attributes for success
Support clients in development of technology questions to assess investment hypotheses and engagement objectives.
Charged with running complex engagements, framing overall hypotheses and the most important issues for workstreams to analyze.
Act as a knowledge resource in a software economy affinity area and aid in practice-wide business development efforts.
Drive strategic direction of practice-building activities.
To qualify for the role, you must have
Outstanding academic performance, with a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 3 years of related work experience.
Ability to make detailed assessments of industry, products, markets, competitors, and customers to identify risks and opportunities.
Proficient in the English language, including the ability to listen, understand, read and communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, in a professional environment.
Effective organization and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines.
The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary.
You must either reside in or be in a commutable distance to your office location for this position.
Other Requirements
Our SSG team members are in the office ~3 days a week.
Ideally, you’ll also have
Experience in a technology company in a product management or R&D-focused role or in a consulting firm with technology-oriented clients.
MBA or related graduate degree with at least 3 years of related work experience, with a particular focus on client advisory or strategic planning within a professional services environment.
Expertise in one or more software sectors (e.g., ERP, CRM, HCIT, FinTech,).
A demonstrated ability to lead teams on complex assignments and develop individual team members.
Knowledge of how to leverage AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.
What we look for
We’re looking for dynamic problem-solvers who thrive in an ever-changing environment. If you can connect business strategy to results and love working with both numbers and narratives, you’re the one we need.
Our ideal candidate is a clear communicator and a great listener. Flexibility is a must – you need to adapt to changing requirements and deadlines to support our clients. If new technologies and exploring the software world excite you, and you have a thirst for learning, you’ll fit right in. We value curious minds ready to innovate.
What we offer you
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 you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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