EY-Parthenon - Strategy and Execution - Deal Technology - Director - Multiple Locations

EY-Parthenon - Strategy and Execution - Deal Technology - Director - Multiple Locations

Location: Atlanta Other locations: Anywhere in Region Salary: Competitive

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. 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 Deal Technology practice works on the most complex and high-profile global transactions, across a broad portfolio of clients and industry sectors. We are a group of experienced industry professionals with a background in IT who are serial transaction advisers, which enables us to bring a wealth of deep sector and functional knowledge to our clients. As a team, we prepare and execute separation and integration plans, identify ideas and sources of value enhancement, as well as advise on risk mitigation and the successful change of operations, functions, and people.

Your key responsibilities As a Director with EY-Parthenon's Strategy and Execution Deal Technology practice, you will be a vital member of the team managing and executing IT focused projects across sectors. You will be developing and executing strategies for transactions. Part of your role will also involve developing experience in different types of engagements, including pre-deal (e.g., operational and carve-out planning) and post-deal (e.g., integration planning, tracking). Having a commercial mindset is key to this role.

Skills and attributes for success Build Trusted Relationships - ability to manage senior client relationships and influence client perspectives Strong Problem Solving and Storytelling - be a lead for solving problems from beginning to end (problem identification, hypothesis development, synthesis, and recommendation with a compelling narrative) Outcomes-driven - understand and translate client needs into approach and outcomes for project delivery Effective through Collaboration - be part of project teams comprising colleagues from across the EY-Parthenon sub-service lines Business and Commercially Driven - working in a fast-paced, exciting environment with strong business acumen to drive value to our clients Business Development - ability to drive aspects of pursuits, including presentations and client meetings. Contribute to our practice development initiatives, supporting the continued focus on our team as a great place to work Talent Development - coach junior colleagues to become high-performing Learning - learn and develop technical and personal skills to support achievement of career goals, through a blend of structured learning, coaching and experiences

To qualify for the role, you must have A bachelor's degree in business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, Business Information and Operations Management, or Analytics and 5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 3 years of related work experience. MBA is preferred. Significant management consulting experience. Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights. Experience in business integrations, divestitures, and/or carve-outs with a demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis. Experience leading and managing in complex business environments. The ability to synthesize approaches to complex integration/divestiture conflicts. Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to develop long-lasting relationships both internally and externally . Expertise in a minimum of 4 of the following IT skillsets: IT strategy Enterprise architecture Infrastructure and cloud architecture Cyber and IAM architecture Digital Technology Strategy Digital IT operating model transformation IT cost reduction IT security / cyber IT shared services IT organization transformation ERP implementation Digital business enablement using digital technology enablers (i.e., advanced analytics, robotic process automation, virtual reality) Cloud SaaS or PaaS (including Collaboration) strategy and delivery Cloud IaaS or Data Center migration planning and execution Identity and Access Management (IAM) / Active Directory services strategy IT service management Operations Center (e.g., NOC, SOC) or Managed Service Provider IT TSA development IT finance management IT infrastructure management IT outsourcing / offshoring IT contract management IT or Cyber Diligence IT synergy identification Data governance, separation, and transition Integration and Separation Planning Experience with and demonstrated success in at least one key business process such as procurement to pay, record to report, order to cash, plan to make, hire to retire. Certifications in Agile, ITIL, PMP, Six Sigma, CISSP or CISA highly desired.

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 will have A proven record of excellence in an IT transactions role. Experience gained within another large professional services organization. Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot. Established networking skills in a relevant industry.

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.

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 . 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 $205,000 to $235,000. 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. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. 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.

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