Overview

EY-Parthenon’s Strategy and Execution team focuses on Tech Private Equity Value Creation, partnering with PE-backed SaaS businesses in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) sector. As a Director, you will lead and execute operationally focused projects, translating strategy into implementation and helping drive real value for clients. This role is based in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, or San Francisco.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end delivery of strategy and execution projects, including scoping, planning, and driving results in high-pressure environments.
• Supervise and mentor a team of junior consultants; guide problem-solving efforts and ensure high-quality output.
• Manage structured analysis to identify root causes, quantify opportunities, and develop actionable, data-backed recommendations across go-to-market, pricing, customer success, product, and operations.
• Build trust with senior stakeholders and communicate complex insights clearly.
• Translate strategy into implementation roadmaps and partner with clients to realize value, often in hands-on, interim leadership or PMO roles.
• Play a key role in proposal development, client pitches, and relationship building with private equity sponsors and portfolio companies.
• Help scale the PEVC team’s knowledge base, capabilities, and market presence through IP development, recruiting, and team-building initiatives.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Strategic Leadership: guide teams and clients through ambiguity to develop clear, actionable strategies.
• Comfort in Ambiguity: bring structure and clarity to evolving situations.
• Commercial Acumen: strong business judgment to drive client value.
• Hands-on Problem Solving: rigorous data analysis and hypothesis testing with teams.
• Industry Fluency: familiarity with the TMT landscape, especially B2B SaaS models and operating challenges.
• Team Development: coaching, mentoring, and growing junior team members.
• Adaptability: thrive in fast-paced, changing environments with multiple priorities.
• Execution Orientation: track record of leading initiatives from idea to implementation with measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Economics, or related field and 5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree with ~3 years of related work experience.
• Experience in management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or operating roles with exposure to growth, go-to-market, or operational improvement.
• Experience leading complex workstreams or full projects in a fast-paced client service environment.
• Deep understanding of financial statements and operational performance metrics.
• Excel-based modeling, operational diagnostics, and strategic frameworks experience.
• Proven success in building relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations.
• Residency or commutable distance to the office location; willingness to travel and work extra hours as needed.

Preferred/Additional

• MBA from a top-rated school (preferred).
• Direct experience with private equity sponsors and/or PE-backed portfolio companies.
• Sector experience in TMT, with emphasis on B2B SaaS.
• Knowledge of leveraging AI tools in a business setting (e.g., Microsoft Copilot).

What we offer

• Compensation and benefits package with base salary range $205,000 to $235,000; total rewards include medical, dental, retirement plans, and generous time off, with salary determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.
• Hybrid work model with client-facing roles typically in-person 40-60% of the time.
• Flexible vacation policy and time off for holidays, personal/family care, and other leaves to support well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

EY accepts applications on an ongoing basis. For California residents, additional information is available. EY is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations on request.