Manager (IT) - EY Parthenon - Strategy & Execution

The opportunity

: your next adventure awaits

In our EY Parthenon (EYP) practice, we help clients look beyond and achieve their growth ambitions through corporate strategy, capital allocation, and M&A transactions. You will join our Strategy & Execution team, working across the full transaction lifecycle - from IT due diligence to integration, separation, and transformation programs - helping clients navigate complexity, reshape portfolios, and create sustainable value.

In a fast-paced, international environment, you will collaborate with cross-functional and multicultural teams to solve complex business and technology challenges, linking IT strategy with business outcomes and driving tangible impact for leading organizations.

Your key responsibilities

• Work on projects spanning the entire transaction lifecycle (IT due diligence, carve-outs, integration planning, day-1 readiness, exit readiness)
• Lead IT strategy engagements linked to performance improvement and value creation initiatives
• Translate business strategy into actionable technology recommendations and implementation plans
• Manage projects end-to-end, including budgeting, risk management, and client delivery
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and ensure high satisfaction with deliverables
• Contribute to business development (pitch preparation, client meetings, proposal development)
• Support practice growth initiatives and help strengthen the team’s positioning in the market
• Mentor and coach junior team members, supporting their development and contributing to recruiting and training

What we look for

• Applicable industry and/or consulting experience related to transactions, M&A or IT strategy and transformation projects
• Proven experience in pre-deal Technology Due Diligence (Tech DD), including assessment of IT landscapes, identification of risks and value drivers, cost estimation (TSAs, separation/integration), and preparation of client-ready reports under tight timelines
• Have a broad range of IT experience including infrastructure, applications, databases and networks or a deep understanding of one or more core aspects of a typical IT function
• Program and project management expertise and a familiarity with industry standards such as , ITIL or TOGAF
• Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights
• A track record of successful project delivery in corporate businesses where you are responsible for managing project team members and vendors
• Experience in building strong working relationships with senior clients, including influence, advice and support to key decision makers
• Experience in supporting sales and business development processes for professional services projects in a large-scale consulting environment
• Demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Bachelor's degree and approximately 10 years of related work experience; or a Master's/MBA degree and approximately 7 years of related work experience
• A degree in business, accounting, finance, engineering, computer science or related field
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, both verbally and in writing, in English and ideally in German and/or French
• Ability and willingness to travel

Strategy&Operations includes the following suite of domains:

• (Strategy) Corporate/Business Unit/Digital Business Building, Commercial/Customer Strategy, Operations Strategy/Supply Chain, Corporate Due Diligence, Operational Due Diligence, Economic Advisory;
• (Operations) Working Capital, Transaction Tech, Deal Management & Execution, Deal HR, Value Creation/Cost Takeout, IT/Tech/Cybersecurity Due Diligence.

What’s in it for you

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology and surround you with high-performing teams. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skills you need - all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities. If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

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

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