IT Strategy & Execution Lead M&A & Transformation

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In our EY Parthenon (EYP) practice, we help clients look beyond and achieve their growth ambitions through corporate strategy, capital allocation, and M&A transactions. You will join our Strategy & Execution team, working across the full transaction lifecycle - from IT due diligence to integration, separation, and transformation programs - helping clients navigate complexity, reshape portfolios, and create sustainable value. In a fast-paced, international environment, you will collaborate with cross-functional and multicultural teams to solve complex business and technology challenges, linking IT strategy with business outcomes and driving tangible impact for leading organizations.

• Work on projects spanning the entire transaction lifecycle (IT due diligence, carve-outs, integration planning, day-1 readiness, exit readiness)
• Lead IT strategy engagements linked to performance improvement and value creation initiatives
• Translate business strategy into actionable technology recommendations and implementation plans
• Manage projects end-to-end, including budgeting, risk management, and client delivery
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and ensure high satisfaction with deliverables
• Contribute to business development (pitch preparation, client meetings, proposal development)
• Support practice growth initiatives and help strengthen the team’s positioning in the market
• Mentor and coach junior team members, supporting their development and contributing to recruiting and training

• Applicable industry and/or consulting experience related to transactions, M&A or IT strategy and transformation projects
• Proven experience in pre-deal Technology Due Diligence (Tech DD), including assessment of IT landscapes, identification of risks and value drivers, cost estimation (TSAs, separation/integration), and preparation of client-ready reports under tight timelines
• Have a broad range of IT experience including infrastructure, applications, databases and networks or a deep understanding of one or more core aspects of a typical IT function
• Program and project management expertise and a familiarity with industry standards such as e.g., ITIL or TOGAF
• Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights
• A track record of successful project delivery in corporate businesses where you are responsible for managing project team members and vendors
• Experience in building strong working relationships with senior clients, including influence, advice and support to key decision makers
• Experience in supporting sales and business development processes for professional services projects in a large-scale consulting environment
• Demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Bachelor's degree and approximately 10 years of related work experience; or a Master's/MBA degree and approximately 7 years of related work experience
• A degree in business, accounting, finance, engineering, computer science or related field
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, both verbally and in writing, in English and ideally in German and/or French
• Ability and willingness to travel

• (Strategy) Corporate/Business Unit/Digital Business Building, Commercial/Customer Strategy, Operations Strategy/Supply Chain, Corporate Due Diligence, Operational Due Diligence, Economic Advisory
• (Operations) Working Capital, Transaction Tech, Deal Management & Execution, Deal HR, Value Creation/Cost Takeout, IT/Tech/Cybersecurity Due Diligence

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology and surround you with high-performing teams. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skills you need – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.