EY-Parthenon Senior Consultant Software Strategy

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Annual bonus

23–29 vacation days

Mobility options

Job summary

EY-Parthenon seeks a Senior Consultant in Software Strategy to rapidly build skills across market analysis, data-backed insights, and communicating findings to senior executives. You will engage with CEOs and investors, shaping software strategy and diligence across deals.

The role is part of EY-Parthenon’s Software Strategy group in Amsterdam, offering hybrid work and opportunities to grow into leadership while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in the technology industry through projects, internships, coursework, or research.
• Ability to assess software products, markets and competitors using market information.
• Excellent problem solving, project coordination and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal English communication; Dutch not required but appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Support development of business strategies using market analysis, customer research and forecasting.
• Review deal documents to identify business issues and risks of transactions.
• Translate technical findings into financial implications for non-technical audiences.
• Support planning, reporting and meeting setup across workstreams.
• Contribute to product and technology diligence and integrated diligence analyses.

Skills

Tech industry interest

Market analysis

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

English communication

Travel readiness

Job description

EY-Parthenon Senior Consultant Software Strategy

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Aug 22, 2026

Requisition ID: 1720509

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Your new job | About your main responsibilities

You will rapidly build a mix of hard and soft skills during projects. You will gain experience creating data-backed analysis and insights, learn what makes software companies tick, hone your ability to craft a compelling narrative and present findings to senior executives, and manage and mentor others on your team. You will have a seat at the table with CEOs and investors, helping these clients make more informed decisions and gaining first-hand insights into how investors and management teams operate and make decisions.

As asenior consultant, you’ll be part of the EY-Parthenon Software Strategy team. In this role, you’ll have the following responsibilities:

• Support the development of business strategies using tools such as market analysis, customer research, macroeconomic forecasting and portfolio optimization.
• Review and manage deal documents to identify critical business issues and risks relating to a proposed transaction.
• Perform technical analysis and translate findings into financial implications, being able to present outcomes to a non-technical audience.
• Support workstreams and teams with planning, reporting and setting up meetings and working sessions.

Your new team | About your colleagues and the office

Your team

The Software Strategy Group (SSG) is the specialized software sector practice within EY-Parthenon, and is uniquely positioned in the intersection of strategy and technology, offering Commercial and Software Strategy services. As an integrated team, we are exposed to the cutting-edge tech market dynamics and engage in truly creative and thought-provoking projects.

Senior consultants are the backbone of our case teams. On any given day, you may conduct market research, interview industry participants, meet with technology company executives, conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis, or participate in client discussions.

What we do

• Product strategy and roadmap: EY-Parthenon teams analyze product roadmaps and provide recommendations to enhance commercial positioning, packaging, and pricing using market and competitive research.
• Technology strategy and roadmap: We help companies build suitable tech strategies and architecture roadmaps to meet growth targets, incorporating internal efforts and new technologies.
• Software development effectiveness: The team assesses software development capacities, talent, and processes, offering actionable recommendations to improve productivity, timeliness, quality, and alignment with corporate strategy
• Product and technology diligence: SSG provides top-tier product and technology diligence, assessing product capabilities, roadmaps, software architecture, technical debt, and associated processes.
• Integrated diligence: EY-Parthenon teams combine product and technology diligence with commercial due diligence, analyzing market segments, competition, purchasing dynamics, and pricing to offer a cohesive view of the target investment's growth potential.

Amsterdam
Our Amsterdam office is located at the Zuidas: a bustling area full of companies. In our Cross Towers, we welcome up to 1,500 people every day. For a breathtaking view of the city, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning in our Wavespace, a high-tech environment that connects clients and colleagues virtually across the globe.

Your skills and strengths | About your unique contribution

• Demonstrated interest in the technology industry through start-up experience, internships, coursework, extracurricular activities, or research and writing on the subject.
• Ability to make detailed assessments of software products, markets, competitors and customers by using research tooling and market information.
• Excellent problem solving, project coordination, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective organization and time management skills with ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines.
• Proficient in the English language, including the ability to listen, understand, read and communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, in a professional environment. Dutch language skills are not a prerequisite but are appreciated.
• Willingness and ability to travel, when necessary (approximately 0-20%).
• A passion for technology!

Your benefits | About your perks and work enjoyment

• A competitive salary that reflects your role and responsibilities, depending on experience and qualifications. Plus, a solid pension plan for the future. In addition to your salary, you’ll receive holiday allowance and an annual bonus (based on performance and development).
• You’ll receive a full-time (40 hours) fixed contract for the duration of 1 year, with the intent to convert this into a permanent contract.
• A laptop and phone for both work and personal use, and a monthly internet allowance.
• 29 vacation days to recharge and unwind.
• With the mobility budget, you decide how you travel. Choose a lease car, a discounted public transport subscription, or arrange transport easily via our app.
• At EY, we care about a healthy work-life balance. Hybrid working makes this easier. Whether you're working from the office, at a client, or from home, we’ll make sure you have a well-equipped home office.
• The opportunity to work up to 20 days per year from abroad.
• The option to swap 3 national holidays for non-national ones.
• You’ll have the space to grow both personally and professionally. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, develop your personality, or improve your leadership style, we offer a broad range of trainings and courses.
• Your well-being is our priority. We believe that when you feel good, you perform better. That’s why you’ll have access to the OpenUp wellbeing platform (including for your family). You can easily connect with psychologists and lifestyle experts within 36 hours and take part in wellbeing sessions.
• A strong focus on teaming and various internal networks where you can join all kinds of social activities. A positive work atmosphere and good collaboration with colleagues contribute to your overall happiness at work.

All this within an environment where our core values of integrity, inclusiveness, and respect are central. We think it’s important that you can be yourself and fully develop into the best version of yourself.

Research shows that women are less likely to apply if they don’t meet all the criteria. Please feel free to apply even if you don’t meet everything.

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