EY-Parthenon - Strategy and Execution - Software Strategy Group - Commercial - Senior Director

Location: Boston, New York

 

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EY-Parthenon – Strategy and Execution – Software Strategy Group – Commercial - Senior Director  

 

 

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 opportunity 

 

Within EY-Parthenon's Strategy and Execution sub service line, our Software Strategy Group (SSG) provides investment and acquisition guidance (including commercial, product, and technology diligence), strategy/value creation and transaction advisory services to companies and investors in the software economy. EY-Parthenon’s SSG teams have completed hundreds of successful projects and provide a unique capability to help companies make critical decisions and complete successful transactions.  

 

SSG team members conduct primary and secondary research, synthesize and analyze data, build and test hypotheses, and deliver strategic advice to our clients to help them make informed decisions.  We have developed the models, industry contacts, benchmarks and methods designed for the software economy. Additionally, SSG works with internal Managing Directors who have been CTOs and CEOs in early and late-stage software companies. The combination of the Managing Director team, our Consultants, Directors, Senior Directors, and Partners/Principals with deep software expertise provides a unique opportunity for you to learn from the best in the field.  

 

Your key responsibilities 

 

As a Senior Director with EY-Parthenon's Strategy and Execution Software Strategy Group, you will act as the primary client contact on EY-Parthenon teams and 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 long-term strategies for organizations, evaluating the potential acquisition of businesses, developing new marketing channel strategies, reducing operating costs, and evaluating new business ventures. 

 

Skills and attributes for success 

 

• Play a leadership role in helping grow the EY-Parthenon business. 

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

• Lead teams in the execution of both due diligence and value creation engagements. 

• Possess a combination of client-oriented consulting skills, product and software economy centric industry experience, and quantitative analysis and finance expertise required to execute sophisticated engagements.   

• Drive business development activities in key sectors and internally a