EY-Parthenon - Strategy and Execution - Tech PE Value Creation - Director - Multiple Locations

Ernst & Young LLP • New York, NY

80d • $205,000 - $235,000

About The Position

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'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. Within EY-Parthenon's Strategy and Execution sub service line, the Tech - Private Equity Value Creation team is a specialized group focused on unlocking growth and operational efficiency for private equity portfolio companies. The team works primarily with PE-backed, SaaS businesses in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) sector. Our team partners with management teams to identify critical business challenges, uncover actionable insights, and develop strategic and tactical recommendations, typically supporting execution planning and, in many cases, helping drive implementation. This is a high-impact, fast-paced environment where consultants play a key role in delivering results and shaping client outcomes.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Economics, or related field and 5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 3 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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 firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.

Responsibilities

• 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 junior consultants; guide problem-solving efforts and ensure high-quality output.
• 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 and communicate complex insights in a clear, compelling manner.
• 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.
• Help scale the PEVC team's knowledge base, capabilities, and market presence through IP development, recruiting, and team-building initiatives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package based on performance.
• Base salary range of $205,000 to $235,000.
• Medical and dental coverage.
• Pension and 401(k) plans.
• Wide range of paid time off options.
• Flexible vacation policy.
• Hybrid work model with 40-60% in-person collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees