SaT-IDD-Manager

Job Description

EY-Parthenon – Strategy Software Group - Manager – SSG

We are seeking an Manager to join the Software Strategy Practice within EYP. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a leading firm while playing a pivotal role in the expansion of a new service offering. EY-Parthenon SSG team helps private equity clients evaluate investment opportunities by and discover key risks that could impact a transaction. SSG teams undertake market-leading product and technology diligence of software-driven companies. This entails an assessment of product capabilities, product roadmaps, software architecture, technical debt, and both the organization and processes associated with a software organization.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead engagements and for serving as key liaisons between consulting team members, firm leadership, and our clients.
• Analyse target companies' technology platforms, architecture, data, security, operations, and processes, and assess alignment with client’s strategic technology direction.
• Identify potential technology risks and issues that could impact deal terms, technology fitment, or post-acquisition integration activities.
• Leverage deep expertise and industry trends related to technology applications, data, cybersecurity, IT operations, and cloud to evaluate potential target.
• Prepare and present clear, analytical, and concise reports and presentations for management, outlining the key technical findings, business impacts and recommendations.
• Being an engagement lead, work with private equities and C-suite executives of technology firms to asses technical capabilities of their products or firm and how they fit-to-serve client’s business requirements
• Perform market research, interview industry participants, meet with technology company executives, conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis, and drive client discussions to provide solutions to unstructured client problems.
• Be a strategic advisor for clients and get involved in their strategic planning and help in key decision-making processes
• Lead business development activities by both steering pursuits and strengthening long-standing relationships with EY-Parthenon clients.
• Build and grow long-term relationships with clients as their trusted strategic advisors.
• Stay updated about the latest developments in technology and constantly update the due diligence process accordingly.
• Participate / Manage firm building responsibilities like hiring, training, and counselling.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong technical knowledge to asses tech architecture, tech stack, and hosting technology
• A well-rounded understanding of various technologies, platforms, and applications is vital. This may include software development, cloud computing, product roadmap, cybersecurity, data analytics, and more.
• Deep understanding of software development process and various best practices. Capability to evaluate the product lifecycle, from inception and development to deployment and maintenance.
• Ability to clearly convey technical information to non-technical individuals, write clear reports, and make compelling presentations.
• An understanding of the M&A process and experience in the field is very beneficial. This includes aspects like strategic planning, conducting due diligence, etc.
• Ability to assess complex technology environments and analyze them in the context of business objectives. This includes the ability to understand, interpret and evaluate data.
• Familiar to perform strategy consulting, commercial due diligence, post-integration roadmap, and
• Prior experience on IT carve-out / IT divestment would be a plus
• Prior software developer or architect experience would be a plus
• Prior experience on product management, product owner would be a plus
• Business Requirements Analysis and Mapping
• Clear Articulation of thoughts
• Experience working with Global Stakeholders
• Understanding of Databases – Thomson, CapIQ etc.