Strategy and Execution - Tech - PE Value Creation - Senior Director

Overview

EY-Parthenon – Strategy and Execution – Tech – Private Equity Value Creation – Senior Director

Location:

New York, NY;
Los Angeles, CA. EY-Parthenon focuses on transformative strategy, transactions and corporate finance, delivering real-world value for private equity-backed portfolio companies in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) sector.

Within EY-Parthenon's Strategy and Execution sub-service line, the Tech - Private Equity Value Creation team helps unlock growth and operational efficiency for private equity portfolio companies, primarily PE-backed SaaS businesses in TMT. The team partners with management to identify challenges, uncover actionable insights, and develop strategic/tactical recommendations, often supporting execution planning and helping drive implementation. This is a high-impact, fast-paced environment where consultants play a key role in delivering results.

• 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 Consultants, Senior Associates, and Directors; guide problem-solving efforts, ensure high-quality output, and develop professional growth opportunities for team members.
• 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, communicate complex insights clearly, and identify areas of additional need or business development opportunities.
• 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.
• Contribute to the direction of the PEVC practice by developing knowledge, capabilities, and market presence through IP development, recruiting, and team-building initiatives.

• Strategic Leadership:
  Ability to guide teams and clients through ambiguity to actionable strategies.
• Comfort in Ambiguity:
  Ability to bring structure and clarity to evolving situations.
• Commercial Acumen:
  Strong business judgment and ability to drive client value.
• Hands-on Problem Solving:
  Willingness to analyze data and lead teams through rigorous analysis.
• Industry Fluency:
  Familiarity with the TMT landscape and B2B SaaS operating challenges.
• Team Development:
  Strong people leadership, coaching, and growth of junior team members.
• Adaptability:
  Thrive in fast-paced, changing environments with multiple priorities.
• Execution Orientation:
  Proven track record of delivering initiatives from idea to implementation with measurable impact.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Economics, or related field and 8 years of related experience; or a graduate degree with ~7 years of related 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 work streams or 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 proficiency.
• Proven success in building relationships with senior client stakeholders and delivering executive-level presentations.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours when necessary.

• MBA from a top-rated school.
• 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).

Intellectually curious, analytically strong professionals who thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments. If you enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating with teams, and helping clients unlock value, this…