Strategy and Execution - Value Creation - Director

Locations:
New York, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles

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EY-Parthenon’s unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions and corporate finance delivers real-world value. Within EY-Parthenon's Strategy and Execution sub‑service line, the Value Creation practice helps private equity firms and corporate companies unlock value through targeted operational improvements and accelerated cash generation.

As a Director in the Strategy and Execution Value Creation practice, you will:

• Lead and execute operational focused projects across the entire transaction lifecycle, including operational due diligence, buy‑side carve‑out and integration planning, post‑acquisition 100‑day support, performance improvement, and exit readiness.
• Manage project teams comprising colleagues from multiple EY‑Parthenon sub‑service lines.
• Work with CEOs, Boards, private equity, and government stakeholders to shape strategy and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Drive client engagements and contribute to practice development initiatives.

• Project Management – lead and manage cross‑functional teams.
• Business and Commercially Driven – make data‑driven decisions to drive value for clients.
• Business Development – conduct client meetings, presentations and support practice growth.
• People Development – coach and mentor junior team members.
• Relationship Building – establish trusted advisor relationships with senior clients.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field with 5 years of relevant experience; or a graduate degree with approx. 3 years of experience.
• Experience in strategy and operations management consulting.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and modeling skills.
• Hands‑on experience in operational due diligence, transformation and performance improvement.
• Experience in business integrations, divestitures or carve‑outs, with strong quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Knowledge of financial statements and operational performance metrics.
• Leadership experience managing cross‑functional teams in complex environments.
• Strong negotiation, influencing and relationship‑building abilities.
• Residence within commuting distance of the office location.
• Willingness to travel and work beyond standard hours as needed.

• Proven excellence in M&A transactions.
• Experience leading operational improvement programs in a corporate setting.
• Background in a large professional services organization.
• MBA preferred.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous situations and drive creative solutions.
• Familiarity with firm‑approved AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot.

We seek professionals who can visualize client goals, think creatively, and bring entrepreneurial spirit to challenges.

• Competitive base salary ranging from $205,000 to $235,000, plus performance‑based compensation and benefits.
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, pension, 401(k), and paid time off.
• Hybrid work model with 40‑60% onsite requirement.
• Flexible vacation policy and support for personal and family needs.

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