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EY-Parthenon · 1 day ago

EY-Parthenon - Strategy and Execution - Software Strategy Group-Product-Director, Boston

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$205K/yr - $235K/yr

5+ years exp

EY-Parthenon is a leading advisory organization focused on strategy consulting. As a Director within the Software Strategy Group, you will lead engagements that provide investment and acquisition guidance, strategy, and transaction advisory services to companies and investors in the software economy.

ConsultingManagement ConsultingPayments

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

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

Product and technology diligence: the SSG provides market-leading product and technology diligence of companies in the Software Economy, an 'inside-out' assessment of product capabilities, product road map, software architecture, technical debt, and the organization and processes associated with a software organization

Integrated diligence: when EY-Parthenon teams combine product and technology diligence with leading commercial due diligence 'outside-in' capabilities, we provide clients with a cohesive view of their target investment from both a market and an operational perspective, providing insights that each diligence workstream may not uncover independently. We are a leader and innovator in this integrated offering and bring extensive capabilities to the marketplace

Software development effectiveness: EY-Parthenon teams assess a company’s software development organization for capacity, talent and process, and actionable recommendations to improve productivity, timeliness, predictability, quality and overall alignment with the corporate strategy. This assessment is conducted through site visits, interviews, data analysis, hands-on evaluation, primary research and benchmarking. EY-Parthenon provides a detailed strategy on how to improve internal and external integration, communication and governance

Technology strategy and road map: by analyzing clients’ technology road maps and potential alternatives, as well as assessing cost, risk and alignment with strategic objectives, we help companies identify and build a suitable technology strategy and architecture road map — sometimes building on internal efforts and sometimes on brand-new ideas. This type of engagement includes a potential re-platforming initiative or a major transformational effort, such as a substantial acquisition or a SaaS transformation

Product strategy and road map: EY-Parthenon teams analyze a company’s product road map and provide recommendations for improvement in product strategy and road map based on market and competitive research, team capabilities, development cost and risk, and technology underpinnings. This type of engagement typically includes primary research on the competitive landscape and market greenspace. It may also entail post-merger consolidation or rationalization of a product portfolio. Like other engagements, it leverages the combination of capabilities in understanding and assessing competitive marketplaces and deep knowledge of software technologies

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 and motivate workstreams and teams with diverse skills and backgrounds

Develop, manage and mentor junior team members at the Associate, Senior Associate, and Consultant levels

Qualification

Business strategy developmentM&A strategic diligenceSoftware development effectivenessMarket analysisCustomer researchProject managementMultitaskingInterpersonal skillsProblem solvingTime managementEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

A bachelor's degree with outstanding academic performance and at least 5 years of software related work experience (strategy consulting work experience a plus)

Experience managing business strategy and/or M&A strategic diligence projects in complex environments

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 ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines

Willingness and ability to travel, when necessary (approximately 25-50%)

Preferred

An MBA with two years of related work experience or graduate degree with at least three years of related work experience, with a particular focus on client advisory or strategic planning within a professional services environment

A bachelor's degree in computer science

Excellent problem solving, project management, facilitation and interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment