Senior Manager - Software Strategy Group (SSG) (Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver)

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 144,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy in Toronto is seeking a Senior Manager for their Software Strategy Group. The role involves advising clients across varied sectors, particularly in technology and software, and requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in software-related fields and a relevant advanced degree, offering a challenging opportunity to shape futures and build a better working world.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and mental health benefits

Generous time off including vacation days

Opportunities for career development and advancement

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software-related work experience, preferably in strategy consulting.
• Experience in Technology Due Diligence and strategic value creation assignments.
• Strong project management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients across software and tech-enabled services sectors.
• Lead engagement teams and manage successful execution.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative reviews to support strategic recommendations.

Skills

Leading pre deal, post deal, value creation engagements with clients

Ability to analyze software design artifacts

Excellent problem-solving skills

Report writing skills

Education

Master’s or bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar field

Tools

Software Development Life Cycle methods

Job description

Senior Manager - Software Strategy Group (SSG) (Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver)

Location: Toronto

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Requisition ID: 1660045

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

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Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

Our SSG (Software Strategy Group) sits within the Execution team, which is EY’s leading market team providing Technology, Operations and Financial advice to corporate and private equity firms who intend to acquire, divest or restructure businesses.

SSG focuses on Product and Technology competency which provides investment and acquisition guidance to clients across product, and technical topics needed to assess and advise companies leveraging their own proprietary software for commercial advantage

The team provides a unique capability to help companies make critical choices and complete successful transactions.

As part of EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Your key responsibilities

We are seeking to further expand our team with consultants who work across a range of sectors that include Private Equity, Digital, Software and tech-enabled services.

As a Senior Manager in our team, you’ll advise clients across software and tech-enabled services sectors, supporting in developing and executing strategies for transactions, use your knowledge and enthusiasm to apply your technical skills across the M&A transaction lifecycle; ranging from diligence to technology strategy assignments including pre-deal diligence, portfolio review and post deal value creation engagements.

• Product and Technology diligence: We provide 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, R&D organization, and software development processes, enabling investors to understand a software company's capabilities and ability to execute against its corporate strategy, while also identifying risks and opportunities.

Skills and attributes for success

• Leading pre deal, post deal, value creation engagements with clients across all sectors including private equity across North America.
• Senior Managers manage an engagement’s successful execution, lead the engagement team and work directly with clients. Across each engagement, a Senior Manager will
• lead and direct the analysis approach, coach/ mentor team members, identify areas of necessary industry research, interview industry experts, conduct qualitative and
• quantitative investigation, and lead discussions with our clients
• Lead discussions to develop hypotheses, insights, and key findings critical to the engagement
• Executing qualitative and quantitative reviews (e.g., R&D Spend analysis, feature functionality benchmarking, competitor studies, organizational capabilities, technology capabilities) to support the formulation and validation of strategic recommendations
• Conducting in-depth interviews with key organizational stakeholders, industry experts and customers
• Contribute to people initiatives; mentoring, coaching, recruiting, retaining and training staff.

Desirable knowledge and experience

• A master’s or bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with outstanding academic performance (Computer science or similar field would be a plus) and 6+ years of software-related work experience (strategy consulting work experience a plus)
• Any prior experience as functional head (e.g. CTO, CPO, CIO, Head of Engineering) within a software company, or the software function of a more traditional company, especially product management, software engineering, data science or DevOps, and ideally with recognized industry expertise would be a bonus
• Experience of transactions, ideally in performing of Technology Due Diligence and/or strategic value creation assignments (AI diligence experience is a plus)
• Ability to comment on technology aspects of transactions that are relevant and valued by clients and readers of Product and Technology Due Diligence reports
  Program and project management expertise with demonstrable experience in managing and being responsible for the delivery of successful programs
• Demonstrable experience or knowledge of structured methodologies and industry standards for Product Management, UI/UX design principles, Software Architecture, Software
• Development Life Cycle methods and the ability to provide insights based on experience
• Ability to analyze and assess software design artifacts such as architecture diagrams, software manifests, and user experience flows
• Proficient in the English language, including the ability to listen, understand, read and communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, in a professional environment
• Report writing skills to convert valuable software-related insights into due diligence (DD) reports for consumption by stakeholders, ensuring clarity and actionable recommendations.
• Excellent problem solving, project management, facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to make detailed assessments of industry, products, markets, competitors and customers to identify risks and opportunities
• Effective organization and time management skills with ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines
• Flexible with working locations, the ability to learn quickly and leverage skills in new situations
  A passion for software!
• You will be a charismatic and effective leader of diverse teams
• You will be a fluid and professional communicator with “C‑suite” presence
• You will have a strong grasp of ethical and regulatory obligations
• You’ll be a trusted business consultant to our clients and use your deep knowledge of technology trends to work closely to their needs
• Your proven project management and stakeholder management experience will be key to the role

If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, role is for you

What we offer you

The EY benefits package is designed to support your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing. Our extensive benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage, as well as mental health benefits, a robust Employee Assistance Program and group savings plans to promote your overall wellbeing. We offer generous time off, including personal days, vacation days, and additional firm-wide holidays, along with the option to purchase extra vacation days. Employees can take advantage of EY's exclusive learning programs tailored just for them. We also provide internal opportunities for career development and advancement, enabling you to grow within the firm. Get involved in meaningful volunteering through EY Ripples and make a positive impact in the community.

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

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The salary range for the Senior Manager job in British Columbia is $144,000 to $192,000. Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and work location city.

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