Director, Growth Strategy - Oil & Chemicals

EY; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 220,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

EY-Parthenon, Houston, seeks a Director to lead Strategy and Execution projects in Corporate and Growth Strategy for Oil, Gas & Chemicals. You’ll guide workstreams, translate client needs into deliverables, and coordinate with EY-Parthenon leaders and clients on complex, high-stakes engagements.

You will assess market dynamics, identify growth opportunities, and help shape strategy through finance, operations and practical execution. In-person collaboration is expected, with travel as required.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree with outstanding academic performance and at least 5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 3 years of related work experience.
• Experience with enterprise strategy, business unit level strategy, operating model design, cost structures and/or partnerships and new ventures.
• Ability to assess oil, gas, and chemicals industries, products, markets, competitors and customers to identify risks and opportunities.
• Proficient in English in professional environment; strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent problem solving, project management, organization and time management, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Role is in-person with 60%+ time at client site or EY office; commutable distance required.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead workstreams and engagements, translating client needs into tasks and deliverables.
• Manage day-to-day problem solving and team analytics activities.
• Serve as liaison between consulting team members, EY-Parthenon Senior Directors and Partners and clients.
• Develop long-term strategies, evaluate potential acquisitions, and explore new ventures for clients.

Skills

Quantitative and qualitative analysis

Team leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

EY-Parthenon, Houston, seeks a Director to lead Strategy and Execution projects in Corporate and Growth Strategy for Oil, Gas & Chemicals. You’ll guide workstreams, translate client needs into deliverables, and coordinate with EY-Parthenon leaders and clients on complex, high-stakes engagements.

You will assess market dynamics, identify growth opportunities, and help shape strategy through finance, operations and practical execution. In-person collaboration is expected, with travel as required.