At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Chicago, Atlanta, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas, Hoboken, New York (One Manhattan), Boston, Denver, McLean

Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. As a Director within EY-Parthenon you will help make that happen. You will be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions. The EY-Parthenon sub-service line comprises three competencies: Strategy; Transaction Strategy and Execution; and Turnaround and Restructuring Strategy. In Turnaround and Restructuring Strategy, our team of strategic advisors sits at the heart of a global team of restructuring specialists who deliver high quality advice to our clients.

The opportunity

Our global network of Operational Turnaround and Restructuring professionals helps clients develop financial and operational strategies to improve liquidity, credit availability and shareholder return. Our Turnaround and Restructuring team is fully integrated both within our wider Strategy & Transactions practice and our firm as a whole, and our clients reap the benefits of this broad range of knowledge, skills and experience. We work on the basis of creating long-term relationships with our clients and our teams work closely with them to understand their short and long-term goals - being there at every stage to identify problems and recommend and implement solutions that deliver measurable results.

Your key responsibilities

As an Operations Director, you will help clients assess Operational performance, analyze and develop strategic objectives, and execute performance improvement - whether they are buying or selling a distressed asset, restructuring a business, dealing with underperformance, or looking to improve cash management. In this role you will work primarily in standalone execution support roles and have primary contact with VPs and CXOs. You will prepare and present analysis and outputs to EY and Client Leadership Teams and work and hands-on with client teams to drive Operational Transformations.

Skills and attributes for success

• Structured Problem Solving – bring a logical, disciplined approach to break down problems into core issues and develop sustainable, actionable solutions.
• Project Management – manage clients and project teams to positively influence for transformative change.
• High-Performance Leadership – ability to lead others in face-paced, highly adaptive environment; role model and lead high functioning teams.
• Hands-On Execution – propensity to be hands-on and action-oriented to drive rapid change and impact.
• Business and Commercially Driven – work in an exciting environment with strong business acumen to drive value to our clients.
• Business Development – drive client pursuits, including presentations and client meetings; contribute to our practice development initiatives, supporting the continued focus on our team as a great place to work.
• Learning – learn and develop technical and personal skills to support achievement of career goals, through a blend of structured learning, coaching and experiences.
• Building Relationships – rapidly create strong working relationships with senior clients, including influence, trust, advice and support to key decision makers.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and 3+ years of related work experience.
• Experience in one of the following core Operational areas:
  • Manufacturing
  • Supply Chain/Sourcing/Logistics
  • Operational Analytics
  • Leadership/Management
• Able to work under high pressure and adapt to a dynamic working environment.
• Excellent problem solving, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English language.
• Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Client facing experience from a professional services background.

What we look for

We're interested in talented professionals with the ability to visualize our clients' goals and think creatively to facilitate them - often in politically charged environments. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, and a genuine passion for taking on new challenges, this role is for you.

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $205,000 to $235,000. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

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  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 the 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.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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