Senior Manager | Deal Management (Operations)

Within EY's Strategy and Transactions (SaT) practice, our Transaction Strategy and Execution (TSE) team provides a full range of operationally focused services including M&A Integration, Carve‑out, Operational and IT Due Diligence, Operational Restructuring and Value Creation. TSE works with cross‑functional teams consisting of members of both the acquiring and acquired organizations. We currently have a career opportunity for an Associate director to join our Transaction Strategy and Execution team. SaT offers clients professional transaction experience from the strategic analysis phase through execution to transaction integration. We provide clients with a single point of contact focused on building a strategic relationship to address their transaction needs and help leverage a global network to bring the right people and experience to each phase of a transaction. We cover a wide range of operational aspects, including divestiture advisory services, carve‑out readiness and support, operational due diligence, synergy assessment and delivery, day‑one readiness assessment, 100‑day planning, integration process support, carve‑out/stand‑alone cost assessment and risks, and cost reduction. As an Associate director, you will manage and develop the pipeline, including leveraging your own network for opportunities. You will spearhead marketing efforts, build strong relationships with high‑profile clients, and lead key client decision makers in developing and executing their transaction strategy to secure deal value. You will help create a positive learning culture, coach and counsel junior team members, and help grow the young practice by taking over important practice‑management activities. Responsibilities Lead client engagement teams in developing and executing their transaction strategy to secure deal value. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of integrations, carve‑outs, and other types of transaction engagements. Demonstrate skills in project leadership, including synergy assessment, project management, problem solving, and facilitation. Identifying risks and issues related to integration planning, timelines, and functional areas. Develop client relationships at the appropriate client level and be responsible for a high degree of client satisfaction with the engagement process and work products. Lead business development activities including preparing proposals, presentations and attending pursuit meetings with clients to help sell and cross‑sell work within SaT and EY. Work the market and develop pipeline of work. Be responsible for fostering an open and inclusive teaming work environment. To qualify, candidates must have: Deep business operations experience: Deep understanding of one or more core operational functions (such as IT, supply chain, finance, sales & marketing, HR etc.); experience in business process re‑engineering, cost optimisation, business integrations, with a demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis. Operating model development and design. Strong understanding of the link between a businesses’ operating environment and resulting financial performance. Qualifications Candidates should ideally have one of the following qualifications and/or experience: A bachelor's degree (business, finance, supply chain, engineering, computer science or related field, etc.) and approximately 7 - 10 years of related work experience; or equivalent work experience. Professional services / consulting experience: from a management consultancy, corporate finance firm or as an 'internal consultant' in a corporate environment. Experience related to transactions (ideally due diligence, M&A, carve‑out or integrations experience). Related certification a plus. Other Skills Required Experience in leading and managing complex business environments. Strong systems or technology understanding (incl. ERP systems) with ability to make detailed assessments thereof. Ability to make detailed assessments of operations or manufacturing infrastructure. Ability to determine risks and opportunity areas. Ability to synthesize approaches to complex integration conflicts. Analytically strong, with the ability to link operational analysis to financial statements and understand the implications of findings to client strategy. Ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas. Excellent problem solving, project management, facilitation, and interpersonal skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. A dedication to teamwork. Lead and mentor team members. This position requires a willingness and ability to travel. Successful candidates must be committed to staying abreast of cutting‑edge industry knowledge and can quickly anticipate and respond to the issues of a networked and constantly changing global economy. #J-18808-Ljbffr EY