EY-Parthenon Manager Software Strategy

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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 a Manager, you will have an important role in the execution of software strategy engagements. You will gain experience in creating data-backed analysis and insights and manage and mentor others on your team. Your responsibilities: 

• Manage projects and day-to-day problem solving together with your team and motivate your team to work together on common challenges.
• Deliver a high degree of client satisfaction throughout the engagement cycle and uphold high-quality deliverables to drive recurring engagements.
• Perform commercial and technical analysis and translate findings into financial implications, being able to present outcomes to a non-technical audience.
• Coach and lead the professional and personal development of your team members. 

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 

• Minimum five years of experience with either strategy consulting, project-based work in a software (-driven) sector, or work in software engineering.
• Experience in working as a senior team member on projects for corporates and/or private equity investors.
• Ability to understand, assess and conclude on software products, their market positioning, competitors and customers by using research tooling and market information.
• Excellent problem solving, project coordination, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Effective organization and time management skills with ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines. 

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 of converting 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, plus the option to buy extra days.
• 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. Curious about all our benefits? Click here.