EY-Parthenon - Director - Strategy and Transformation - Industries

EY-Parthenon is a leading global strategy consultancy. We are committed to bringing unconventional yet pragmatic thinking together with our clients, to deliver actionable strategies for real impact in today’s complex business landscape. At EY-Parthenon, we work with corporate and private equity clients to enable them to reinvent themselves for a better future.

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EY-Parthenon teams believe every successful business strategy is underpinned by an in-depth understanding of industry dynamics and the competitive landscape in which it sits. EY-Parthenon teams help clients develop actionable and impactful ways to manage complex shifting challenges and transform their organizations.

The team has built an extensive experience in various domains with the value creation spectrum, such as Strategic Transformations, Transaction Strategy and Execution, Commercial Due Diligence, Commercial Strategy & Pricing and Growth Strategies.

EY-Parthenon is a fast-growing service offering within EY Belgium. This is providing new team members broader responsibilities, more exposure to clients and overall, a significant opportunity for personal growth and development. Currently we are looking for a Strategy & Transformation Director to join our team in Belgium.

Your Key Responsibilities

General expectations:

• The EY-Parthenon Strategy & Transformation Director will have a leading role in the development and execution of our strategy services in Brussels.
• Take a leading and proactive role in business development by spotting opportunities in the market (through your growing business network), driving project proposals and leading client discussions.
• Manage projects, coordinate multiple strategy and transaction engagements and motivate your team to work together on common tasks.
• Successfully supervise, coach, and mentor all levels of staff within but also outside of your project context.
• Deliver a high degree of client satisfaction with the engagement process and work products sufficient to drive additional and repeated engagements.
• Demonstrate ability to not only identify strategic opportunities, risks and issues, but also to recommend resolutions.

Strategy & Transformation specific expectations:

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of all phases and aspects of strategy development and implementation.
• Determine new target operating models and organization design.
• Support clients in achieving sustainable performance and/or improvements within their organizations.
• Create a customized change management strategy and roadmap based on the needs of the project and implement the change management activities for each phase of the project.
• Anticipate organizational changes that come with large-scale implementations and the change management and communications interventions which will be needed.
• Influence a broad spectrum of stakeholders toward achieving business goals, understanding how potential process and system changes might impact upstream and downstream processes and/or systems.
• Analyze cost structures and develop cost reduction or performance improvement programs.
• Work and/or collaborate with key business stakeholders to develop business cases as well as define a roadmap to implement the remediation.
• Work with key stakeholders to improve existing or developing new operational processes and procedures, on a regional/global basis as needed.
• Assist with the organization transformation including building internal process expertise and capabilities.
• Develop integration or carve-out strategies and define and execute detailed planning and implementation concepts across all business and group functions.

Your Profile

You have:

• 11-14 years working experience in a strategy advisory company and/or in a corporate strategy department.
• Master’s degree in civil, bio- or business engineering or economics. An MBA degree is considered as a strong asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical ability to shape the business agenda and define strategic roadmaps.
• Experience with managing complex business projects, working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong people and leadership skills (incl. cross-functional collaboration, team management and people development & coaching).
• Strong internal and external business development acumen.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, team player and excellent communicator.
• Excellent knowledge of English, Dutch and/or French.
• Motivated to go the extra mile to help build and develop a consulting business that was introduced in Belgium not so long ago.
• Flexible to be engaged in projects across Western Europe.

What's in it for you

• EY Family – you become part of the EY Family providing you with all the necessary skills, training and opportunities; enabling you to grow to your fullest potential.
• Flexible working arrangements - We are proud of our flexible working arrangements. We will actively support you in building a successful career and delivering excellent client service without sacrificing your personal priorities. We offer flexible working hours and working from home multiple days per week is possible.
• Inspiring work environment - At EY we are dedicated to providing you with an inspiring work environment. A work environment that allows you to further develop your skills and enables you to fulfill your true potential.
• Learning & personal growth - You will benefit from an onboarding program, receive extensive training and will be coached by a counselor. We offer a clear career path tailored to your unique skills with necessary guidance.
• Fun - By joining our EY- teams, you can participate in team activities, and companywide events and enjoy a drink during our monthly after-work drink.
• Sustainability - We have a fleet of hybrid and electric cars. Our flex plan makes it possible for you to choose the most sustainable option for you. You can also opt for a train subscription or lease a bike.
• Diversity & Inclusion - At EY we are passionate about the inclusion and support of individuals of all groups; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.
• Location - All of our offices are easily accessible by public transport and/or by car and have parking space. They all have parking spaces and charging stations are provided. 

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.