EY-Parthenon - Manager Digital Strategy

Confidence in your impact today. Freedom to build tomorrow.
At EY-Parthenon, you can be sure that you are making a difference - for your client, for society, for your colleagues and for your own development. At the same time, you will have the freedom to work in a way that fits your life. Whether you choose to specialize or broaden your expertise, you are in the driver’s seat. Together with ambitious colleagues in an open and trusted culture, you aim for the best every day. Big on opportunity, friendly in collaboration. EY-Parthenon provides the resources you need to shape your career and make an impact in your field.

Your new job | About your main responsibilities

As a Manager, you will be a part of multi-disciplinary project teams to:

• Create a strong vision about the impact of technologies on our clients’ businesses and communicate it vividly and effectively
• Identify and analyse key (emerging) technologies focused on results and tangible outcomes, and develop and realize innovative propositions and business models with a technological component
• Develop and publish tools and methodologies to identify and capture technical trends to share the knowledge and inspire our clients
• Analyse and evaluate value chains to identify areas for improvements for international clients
• Perform operational, commercial, and financial analysis to understand a company’s performance and improvement opportunities
• Realize developed value creation cases, e.g., the transformation of business models, optimization of production footprints, supply chains, and corporate functions
• Manage projects and day-to-day problem solving together with your team, coordinate multiple advisory engagements and motivate your team to work together on common challenges
• Interact with senior client stakeholders to advise, shape, and drive the strategy and planning
• Coach and lead the professional and personal development of your team members
• Contribute to our practice development initiatives, supporting the continued focus on our team as a great place to work.

Your new team | About your colleagues and the office

Your team

You will be part of our fast-growing, market-leading team, which has an exciting mix of highly experienced and driven specialists with diverse backgrounds. You’ll work with and for established blue-chip clients as well as emerging innovators; this will not only sharpen your strategic thinking and analytical skills but also provide additional international experience, learning a multitude of sectors and new business insights. You can expect full support from great colleagues and a supervisor who provides continuous feedback and training opportunities. 

You are part of a close-knit team with a shared ambition, while bringing together a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. We work in a collaborative and supportive environment, where you learn from colleagues, receive regular feedback, and have the opportunity to develop yourself quickly.

Your office: Amsterdam

Our Amsterdam office is located at the Zuidas: a bustling area full of companies. In our Cross Towers, we welcome up to 1,500 people every day. For a breathtaking view of the city, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning in our Wavespace, a high-tech environment that connects clients and colleagues virtually across the globe.

Your skills and strengths | About your unique contribution

At EY-Parthenon, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where every team member feels valued and empowered to bring their unique perspectives to the table. Our values of integrity, respect, and excellence guide us in everything we do. To be successful in this role we typically see: 

• A minimum of five years (manager) relevant experience related to technology and strategy in an international company or consulting/professional services
• A good understanding of the latest technologies, amongst others blockchain, artificial intelligence, internet of things, quantum computing, and virtual reality
• A Master’s degree in a Science, Engineering, or Business Administration related field
• An aptitude for qualitative and quantitative analysis and the ability to link business strategy to performance
• A good external network in tech (e.g., universities and tech companies)
• An exposure to the world of open-source and creator economy

Your benefits | About your perks and work enjoyment

• A competitive salary that reflects your role and responsibilities, depending on experience and qualifications. Plus, a solid pension plan for the future. In addition to your salary, you receive holiday allowance and an annual bonus (based on performance and development).
• You receive a permanent contract for 40 hours.
• A laptop and phone for both work and personal use, and a monthly internet allowance.
• 34 vacation days to recharge and unwind, plus the option to buy extra days.
• With the mobility budget, you decide how you travel. Choose a lease car, a discounted public transport subscription, or arrange transport easily via our app.
• At EY, we care about a healthy work-life balance. Hybrid working makes this easier. Whether you are working from the office, at a client, or from home, we make sure you have a well-equipped home office.
• The opportunity to work up to 20 days per year from abroad.
• The option to swap 3 national holidays for non-national ones.
• You have the space to grow both personally and professionally. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, develop your personality, or improve your leadership style, we offer a broad range of trainings and courses.
• Your well-being is our priority. We believe that when you feel good, you perform better. That is why you have access to the OpenUp wellbeing platform (including for your family). You can easily connect with psychologists and lifestyle experts within 36 hours and take part in wellbeing sessions.
• A strong focus on teaming and various internal networks where you can join all kinds of social activities. A positive work atmosphere and good collaboration with colleagues contribute to your overall happiness at work.

All this within an environment where our core values of integrity, inclusiveness, and respect are central. We think it is important that you can be yourself and fully develop into the best version of yourself. Curious about all our benefits? Click here.

Ready to shape your future with us? | About your application process

1. Application: For this vacancy, we ask you to upload a motivation letter along with your CV. This gives you the opportunity to show us your drive, motivation, and personality. At EY, we support the use of AI tools like ChatGPT, as long as your own tone and unique personality remain visible.

2. First interview: Before the interview, we will ask you to complete an online assessment. Not a standard questionnaire, but a game-based assessment focusing on both your cognitive skills and behavioral preferences. We will discuss the results during the interview, which will include a colleague from the relevant department. This mutual introduction is a chance for us to get to know you, and for you to ask any questions you have.

3. Second interview: If we see a match and you are still enthusiastic, we will invite you for a second interview. We will dive deeper into the role and other relevant topics, and you’ll be presented with a business case to assess your problem-solving skills, outside the box-thinking and structured approach.

4. Third interview: You will meet two future colleagues and complete another case interview.

5. Fourth interview: A final conversation with the partner.

We’re a match. You’ll receive an offer and we’ll perform a pre-employment screening. Then your new adventure begins. Welcome to EY!

Research shows that women are less likely to apply if they don’t meet all the criteria. Please feel free to apply even if you don’t meet everything.