EY-Parthenon - AI Business Solutions - Senior Director

Location: New York, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Hoboken, Houston, Los Angeles, McLean, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle 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. EY-Parthenon – AI Business Solutions – Senior 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. Within the EY-Parthenon's service line, the AI Business Solutions team focuses on unlocking our opportunity potential for client AI solutions across EYP. We are a group of experienced professionals with deep technical expertise, business understanding, and consulting skills, bridging the gap between cutting‑edge AI technology and actionable client solutions. As such, we bring a wealth of knowledge to our clients in the context of complex AI implementations. Your key responsibilities As a Senior Director with EY-Parthenon's AI Business Solutions team, you'll have the opportunity to work with some of the most innovative organizations in the world. You will lead the solutioning and deployment of AI solutions, working across various sectors to solve complex problems and improve performance. Moreover, you'll have the opportunity to help our clients navigate the AI landscape, developing innovative solutions in support of our EY-Parthenon offerings. Skills and attributes for success Business consultant: Experience engaging directly with clients to assess their needs, supporting / leading positioning meetings, conduct workshops, and propose AI‑driven solutions aligned with business objectives. AI and Machine Learning Expertise: Deep knowledge of AI fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, and programming languages like Python. System Design and Architecture: Competence in crafting scalable, maintainable AI systems, with proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), microservices, and APIs. Data Engineering: Expertise in managing large datasets, building data pipelines, and ensuring data quality, preprocessing, and governance for AI applications. Project Management: Skills in time management, task prioritization, and leading or contributing to project workstreams under tight deadlines. Security and Ethics: Knowledge of AI‑related security risks, data privacy, bias mitigation, and compliance with regulations (e.g., GDPR or industry‑specific standards). Business and Commercially Driven: Work in a fast‑paced, exciting environment with strong business acumen to drive value to our clients. Building Relationships: Cultivate strong working relationships with clients and support to key decision makers. To qualify for the role, you must have A bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and 8 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 7 years of related work experience. Significant management consulting experience. Proven history of developing and deploying AI solutions in real‑world settings, ideally across multiple sectors. Experience engaging directly with clients to assess their needs and propose AI‑driven solutions aligned with business objectives. Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights. Experience leading small teams and mentoring junior professionals to ensure project success and knowledge sharing. The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. Ideally, you will have Experience gained within another large professional services organization. MBA is preferred. Dynamic individuals who thrive in ambiguous situations to help clients solve their most critical strategic, business, and economic challenges. Knowledge of how to leverage firm‑approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot 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 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. 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. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. EY accepts applications for this position on an on‑going basis. For those living in California, please click here for additional information. EY focuses on high‑ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. 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