EY EY-Parthenon - Strategy Execution Tech 

United States, New York, New York 

633703614

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.

Your key responsibilities

As a Director with EY-Parthenon's Strategy and Execution Tech – Private Equity Value Creation practice, you will be a vital member of the team leading and executing operational focused projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Own the end-to-end delivery of strategy and execution projects, including scoping, planning, and driving results in high-pressure environments.
• Supervise and mentor a team of Consultants, Senior Associates, and directors; guide problem-solving efforts, ensure high-quality output, and develop professional growth / opportunities of team members.
• Manage structured analysis to identify root causes, quantify opportunities, and develop actionable, data-backed recommendations across go-to-market, pricing, customer success, product, and operations.
• Build trust with senior stakeholders, communicate complex insights in a clear, compelling manner, and identify areas of additional need / business development opportunities.
• Translate strategy into implementation roadmaps and partner with clients to realize value, often in hands-on, interim leadership or PMO roles.
• Play a key role in proposal development, client pitches, and relationship building with private equity sponsors and portfolio companies.

• Contribute to the direction of the PEVC practice by managing development of the knowledge base, capabilities, and market presence through IP development, recruiting, and team-building initiatives.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strategic Leadership: Ability to guide teams and clients through ambiguity to develop clear, actionable strategies.
• Comfort in Ambiguity: Ability to bring structure and clarity to unfamiliar or evolving situations
• Commercial Acumen: Strong business judgment and an understanding of how to drive value for clients
• Hands-on Problem Solving: Willingness to dig into data, pressure test hypotheses, and lead teams through rigorous analysis.
• Industry Fluency: familiarity with the TMT landscape, particularly B2B SaaS business models and operating challenges .
• Team Development: Strong people leadership skills; ability to assess, coach, motivate, and grow junior team members.
• Adaptability: Thrive in fast-paced, evolving situations, managing multiple priorities, workstreams, and projects simultaneously.
• Execution Orientation: Track record of leading initiatives from idea through implementation and driving measurable impact.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Economics, or related field and 8 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 7 years of related work experience.
• Experience in management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or operating roles with significant exposure to growth, go-to-market, or operational improvement.
• Experience leading complex workstreams or full projects in a fast-paced client service environment.
• Deep understanding of financial statements and operational performance metrics.
• Deep familiarity with Excel-based modeling, operational diagnostics, and strategic frameworks.
• Proven success in building relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft and deliver executive-level presentations.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• MBA from a top-rated school.
• Direct experience with private equity sponsors and/or PE-backed portfolio companies.
• Sector experience in TMT, with particular emphasis on B2B SaaS business models.
• Knowledge of how to leverage AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.