Director, Strategy & PE Value Creation

EY; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

EY-Parthenon’s Strategy and Execution team in the US is seeking a senior consultant focused on private equity value creation in the TMT and SaaS sectors. You will lead end-to-end strategy and execution projects, mentor junior consultants, and partner with senior clients to drive measurable outcomes.

You’ll translate complex data into actionable recommendations, shape go-to-market and pricing strategies, and play a key role in proposals, client pitches, and team development, often working on site

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Economics, or related field and 5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 3 years of related work experience.
• Experience in management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or operating roles with significant exposure to growth, go-to-market, or operational improvement.
• Experience leading complex workstreams or full projects in a fast-paced client service environment.
• Deep understanding of financial statements and operational performance metrics.
• Deep familiarity with Excel-based modeling, operational diagnostics, and strategic frameworks.
• Proven success in building relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft and deliver executive-level presentations.
• The expectation for this role is in person teaming, at client site or in an EY office, a minimum of 60% of the time or on average 3 days a week over the course of an engagement, project or performance year.
• You must either reside in or be in a commutable distance to your office location for this position.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.

Responsibilities

• 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 junior consultants; guide problem-solving efforts and ensure high-quality output.
• 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 and communicate complex insights in a clear, compelling manner.
• 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.
• Help scale the PEVC team’s knowledge base, capabilities, and market presence through IP development, recruiting, and team-building initiatives.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Comfort in Ambiguity

Commercial Acumen

Hands-on Problem Solving

Industry Fluency

Team Development

Adaptability

Execution Orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Economics, or related field

Graduate degree with approximately 3 years of related work experience

MBA from a top-rated school

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

EY-Parthenon’s Strategy and Execution team in the US is seeking a senior consultant focused on private equity value creation in the TMT and SaaS sectors. You will lead end-to-end strategy and execution projects, mentor junior consultants, and partner with senior clients to drive measurable outcomes.

You’ll translate complex data into actionable recommendations, shape go-to-market and pricing strategies, and play a key role in proposals, client pitches, and team development, often working on site