EY-Parthenon-Strategy and Execution-Software Strategy Group-Commercial-Director, Multiple Locations

The opportunity

In today’s complex business landscape, creativity has become a necessary ingredient for sustained success. EY-Parthenon Strategy has an ideal balance of strengths – deep and concentrated skills with broad executional capabilities, intimate client relationships with larger networks of support, and proven processes along with a progressive spirit to unlock opportunity for our clients, amplify the impact of our strategies, and make EY-Parthenon Strategy the global advisor of choice for business leaders. You have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities

SSG provides investment and acquisition guidance (including commercial, product, and technology diligence), strategy/value creation and transaction advisory services to companies and investors in the software economy. EY-Parthenon’s SSG teams have completed hundreds of successful projects and provide a unique capability to help companies make critical decisions and complete successful transactions.

SSG team members conduct primary and secondary research, synthesize and analyze data, build and test hypotheses, and deliver strategic advice to our clients to help them make informed decisions. We have developed the models, industry contacts, benchmarks and methods designed for the software economy. Additionally, SSG works with internal Managing Directors who have been CTOs and CEOs in early and late stage software companies. The combination of the Managing Director team, our Directors and Senior Directors with deep software expertise provides a unique opportunity for you to learn from the best in the field.

Your key responsibilities

Senior Consultants are responsible for leading work streams and engagements, translating client needs into project tasks and deliverables. Senior Consultants manage day-to-day problem-solving and team analytical activities, and serve as key liaisons between consulting team members, VPs and Partners, and our clients.

Skills and attributes for success

· Develop business strategies using tools such as market analysis, customer research, macroeconomic forecasting, and portfolio optimization.

· Review transaction rationale and/or deal documents to identify critical business issues and risks relating to a proposed transaction.

· Manage work streams and motivate teams with diverse skills and backgrounds.

· Develop, manage and mentor junior team members.

To qualify for the role you must have

· Outstanding academic performance, with a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 3 years of related work experience.

· Ability to make detailed assessments of industry, products, markets, competitors and customers to identify risks and opportunities.

· Proficient in the English language, including the ability to listen, understand, read and communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, in a professional environment.

· Effective organization and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines.

· Willingness and ability to travel, when necessary (approximately 20-40%)

Ideally, you’ll also have

· An MBA or related graduate degree with at least 3 years of post-graduate-school related work experience in a consulting firm, preferably with technology-oriented clients, or experience in a software or technology company in a product or R&D-focused role

· Expertise in one or more software sectors (ERP, CRM, Digital Media, Mobile, etc.)

· A demonstrated ability to lead teams on complex assignments and develop individual team members

What we look for

We are looking for candidates who have a strong aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis and the ability to link business strategy to performance. Being a strong team player is critical, with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients’ goals.