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Manager – Tech - Strategy and Execution – EY Parthenon
Our Software Strategy Group (Technology deals) team sits within the Strategy and Execution (S%E;E) team, which is EY’s market‑leading team providing Technology, Operations and Financial advice to corporate and private‑equity firms that intend to acquire, divest or restructure businesses. The S%E;E team comprises advisors with specialist commercial, operations, software, technology, cyber, finance and deal/transaction experience from industry, advisory and audit backgrounds.
The Technology team supports Private Equity and corporate clients in their Transaction (M%E;A) challenges related to Enterprise technology, Cybersecurity and (software) Product Technology:
* Enterprise technology assesses major technology risks and opportunities related to a transaction across key areas of technology operating models, holistically including technology organisations, enterprise and business systems, infrastructure (server, storage, network, cloud), data, tech spend, strategy and governance.
* Cybersecurity focuses on understanding the business operating model, then applying our experience, benchmarks and tools to determine where Cyber is critical to the business, operations, assets and applicable regulations.
* Product and technology provide investment and acquisition guidance to clients across commercial, product, and technical topics needed to assess and advise software companies or firms utilising proprietary technology.
The team has completed hundreds of successful projects and provides a unique capability to help companies make critical choices and complete successful transactions.
The opportunity
We are seeking to further expand our team with experienced technology professionals who can understand how technology is deployed and utilised within a target business in addition to applying a critical lens to address key client questions related to technology in a transaction such as:
* “Is the tech platform fit to scale, or will it impact the value‑creation plan from day one of ownership?”
* “What’s the true cost and timeline to fix, modernise, or replace the critical technology holding the business back?”
* “How much technical debt are we really buying — and does it threaten the investment thesis?”
* “Where can technology drive immediate EBITDA uplift through automation, efficiency, or smarter digital capability?”
* “Where are the key risks associated with separating or replacing the technology landscape associated with the target business?”
As a Manager in our team you will advise clients across all sectors, supporting key decision makers, leading engagement teams including pre‑deal diligence, carve‑outs & integrations, and portfolio reviews. As a senior leader you will train junior members and lead internal initiatives.
Key responsibilities
* Deliver end‑to‑end technology due diligence across the full technology estate of a target business — spanning proprietary software, digital products, data, infrastructure, cybersecurity, architecture and delivery capability — highlighting risks, value drivers, investment requirements and operational implications.
* Evaluate carve‑out complexity and scenario options, assessing dependencies, quantifying standalone and separation costs and identifying transitional service needs across technology and business functions.
* Advise clients on separation and integration strategies from sign to close, shaping day‑1 readiness, defining interim and target‑state operating models, identifying execution risks and mitigations and guiding TSA‑related decisions to optimise scope, duration, cost and dependency exit timelines.
* Develop 100‑day integration and transformation plans, outlining synergy opportunities, platform consolidation pathways and clear routes to value creation.
* Conduct rapid value‑creation diagnostics, identifying operational constraints, performance gaps and cost‑optimisation levers and designing actionable plans to capture benefits at speed.
* Work in multidisciplinary teams and partner with financial, operational and commercial due diligence teams to deliver cohesive, end‑to‑end insights that integrate technical, commercial and financial perspectives for clients.
* Lead workstreams, develop junior colleagues, shape internal initiatives and contribute to the growth of our collaborative, entrepreneurial practice, fostering knowledge‑sharing and driving ongoing capability development.
Your Key Responsibilities
As a Manager within our Strategy and Execution team you will work with engagement teams in a transaction environment under tight M%E;A timeframes and demands. You will interface with corporate technology teams, CIOs, CTOs, CISOs and private‑equity investment teams to support successful execution of their M%E;A engagements.
Skills And Attributes For Success
You should be familiar with working in a large‑scale consulting environment or industry role. You would use your technology and business knowledge to solve client issues and translate technology risk into business or transaction language understandable by non‑technical stakeholders.
Success in this role requires strong technology insight, analytical discipline and confident leadership. You should be comfortable working in complexity, engaging senior stakeholders and using structured, hypothesis‑led thinking to reach clear, defensible conclusions.
Key skills
* Technology implementation, operation or consulting skills; understanding technology operating models, transformation, value creation and the ability to translate technology for business and investment professionals.
* Demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis – technology financial analysis and effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong teaming, particularly with diverse skills and backgrounds, coupled with the ability to lead and develop juniors.
* Excellent pro‑activity and problem‑solving skills.
* Desire to challenge yourself and focus on continued development.
* Adept at building strong working relationships with senior clients, including influence, advice and support to key decision makers.
* Act as a role model and support the development of junior team members both on engagements and within internal initiatives.
To qualify for the role, you ideally are experienced in
* Professional services / consulting, ideally within M%E;A Transactions but candidates without M%E;A experience will be considered.
* Broad knowledge and experience of a typical technology function, including IT, R&D and cyber.
* Working with private equity and senior IT stakeholders.
* Experience on complex engagements, including delivery, commercials, resourcing and risk.
* Providing advice to senior clients across multiple industry sectors, supporting key decision makers in developing and executing transactions.
* Delivering high‑quality reports and presentations.
What We Are Looking For
We are growing our team in a sustainable way. That means finding and developing people who combine technology skills with an understanding of business impacts and financial analysis. We also value a great team culture and a working environment that encourages proactive learning. We want people who focus not only on questions about “how does the technology work?” but also “why is that technology in use?”
You’ll be a trusted advisor to our clients, using your deep knowledge of multiple IT technologies to work closely to their needs. Your proven project management and stakeholder management experience will be key to the role. If you’re ready for a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to new ways of making a difference, this role is for you.
What Working At EY Offers
* Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
* Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way.
* Transformative leadership: We’ll give you insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
* Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
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