EY-Parthenon - Strategy and Execution, Growth Platforms, Neuro-symbolic AI, Business-Sr Director

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. 

The EY Growth Platform (EYGP) integrates business strategy, advanced technology, and applied AI engineering to deliver scalable AI products and platforms for the world’s largest organizations. We specialize in neuro‑symbolic AI, combining machine learning with knowledge graphs, ontologies, rules-based systems, and enterprise data assets to produce highly trustworthy, explainable, auditable AI solutions.

EYGP works across industries to build AI-powered systems that improve decision-making, automate complex workflows, and unlock new capabilities with enterprise-grade governance, Responsible AI, and real business measurable outcomes.

Your key responsibilities

Within EY-Parthenon’s Strategy and Execution – Growth Platforms practice, Senior Directors are are responsible for translating client needs into project tasks and deliverables. Senior Directors manage day-to-day problem-solving and team analytical activities and serve as key liaisons between consulting team members, EY-Parthenon partners, and our clients. Senior Directors are also responsible for mentoring, inspiring and developing team staff. Additionally, Senior Directors support the growth of the business by working alongside partners on new opportunities with potential clients, including preparing for and participating in pitch meetings, creating proposals and working on the sale process.

Our teams work on a variety of client issues. The range of assignments includes developing neuro-symbolic AI workflows for organizations across commercial and operating initiatives including, but not limited to, pricing, forecasting, new product / service, market entry, portfolio optimization, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, resourcing, supply chain, and procurement.

Lead the build and scaling of neuro‑symbolic AI solutions

• Define the objective and scope of strategy engagements and client deliverables in consultation with the Partner.

• Drive the full lifecycle of NSAI workflow development: business development, scoping, value case, stakeholder interviews, requirement mapping, client collaboration, roadmap, future operating model.
• Translate complex business challenges into knowledge-driven AI solutions across commercial and operational strategic initiatives.
• Develop a clear operating vision and roadmap aligned to customer needs, economic impact, and technical feasibility.
• Develop business strategies using tools such as market analysis, customer research, and financial forecasting.

• Drive business development activities internally across the broader EY-Parthenon organization.

Direct cross-functional business, product, and technical teams

• Serve as the primary orchestrator across client, product management, engineering, and subject matter experts / industry specialists.
• Establish delivery governance to ensure predictable, high-quality execution.

Partner with senior executives and enterprise stakeholders

• Serve as a trusted advisor to client executives and internal leaders on AI strategy, product direction, and deployment models.
• Support investment decisions with clear business cases, milestones, and measurable value.

• Develop and maintain relationships with clients.
  
  

Skills and attributes for success

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in ambiguous, complex environments.
• Executive communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience defining business strategy, roadmaps, and success metrics.

• Manage and motivate workstreams and teams with diverse skills and backgrounds.
• Develop, manage and mentor junior team members at the Associate, Senior Associate, Consultant, and Director levels.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's degree with outstanding academic performance and at least 8 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 7 years of related work experience.
• Experience managing business strategy development in complex or regulated environments.
• Strong quantitative skills to supervise data analysis, interpret output and generate insights
• 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.
• You must either reside in or be in a commutable distance to your office location for this position.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• An MBA with 3 to 6 years of post-graduate-school experience in a consulting, operating or investment banking role, with a particular focus on client advisory or strategic planning within a professional services environment. Some previous management consulting experience is required. 
• 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.
• Experience with neuro‑symbolic AI frameworks, knowledge representation, or semantic data platforms.
• Background working with regulated industries (Financial Services, Health, Government, Energy, etc.).
• Experience with large-scale cloud architectures (Azure, AWS, GCP) and enterprise data platforms.
• Prior leadership in building reusable AI platforms or multi-tenant enterprise solutions.

What we look for

We're interested in talented professionals with the ability to visualize our clients' goals and think creatively to facilitate them. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, and a genuine passion for taking on new challenges, this role is for you.

What we offer you
At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.

• 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 $250,000 to $290,000. 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.
• 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.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 

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