Director, EY-Parthenon - Business Product Manager in Birmingham

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The opportunity

The BPM is a Senior Manager/ Manager ranked role responsible for leading the Competitive Edge product management role. The SM will be responsible for the management of the Competitive Edge Platform and oversee new use cases, roadmap requirements, release management, data and technical vendor management, procurement, testing, and activation, to-day activities and processes needed to support the execution of Technologies and ensure alignment across Super Regions (SR) and SSL competencies.

The individual is an essential part of the SaT Global Innovation team and will play a key role in developing the Competitive Edge platform.

Key Responsibilities

The role requires:

• Management of Competitive Edge Products and new AI use cases for insights generation (eg Insights AI agent, curated ppt with tailored insights), roadmap, requirements, Release mgt, data and technical vendor mgt, procurement, testing, activation
• Supporting client engagement teams in selling and delivering engagement work;
• Supporting activation of the products within SaT
• The position holder will perform other responsibilities and tasks as required to achieve the agreed performance outcomes

Attributes, skills & experience required

• Development of recommendations for strategic direction and/or ability to assist in problem solving as strategic issues arise.
• Proactively anticipates problems before they occur, defines the problems, and identifies the possible/apparent causes.
• Makes key decisions and suggestions based on a solid understanding of the firm’s business objectives and own experience/knowledge.
• Uses reasoning to develop alternatives and recommendations for key decisions.
• Capability and authority to address complex project issues.

Knowledge and skills requirements

• End-to-end Product Leadership: Proven experience managing products from ideation to launch, including business case development, agile delivery, vendor management, and QRM compliance
• Deep SaT & Tech Expertise: Strong understanding of SaT services and a track record of leveraging AI and automation to drive efficiency and value across the deal lifecycle
• Client & Delivery Excellence: Led client engagements and delivery teams (including GDS), with a focus on high-impact outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction
• Change & Adoption Champion: Skilled in change management and driving activation and adoption of new tools and capabilities across diverse teams
• Strategic Communication & Influence: Effective communicator with the ability to engage senior leadership, influence decision-making, and align cross-functional teams
• Global Leadership & Collaboration: Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams across geographies, with strong project management, analytical thinking, and alignment to firm values

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in a professional services firm or large global organization, with extensive experience in a closely related role as a business product lead or strategic advisor.
• Client serving experience in SaT
• Considerable experience of operating and influencing across multiple levels of an organization and working with global virtue teams/networks.
• Product management experience with strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, demonstrated by previous professional success
• Proven success in building and developing a diverse team, working with global technical teams creating an inclusive environment for team members to share ideas, collaborate, and recognize differences
• International experience preferred as a global mindset is required in this role
• Global role will require flexibility to work across time zones

What We Offer You

The compensation ranges below are provided in order to comply with United States pay transparency laws. Other geographies will follow their local salary guidelines, which may not be a direct conversion of published US salary ranges. At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.

• 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 base salary range for this job is:
  • New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $235,900 to $448,100
  • Bay Area California offices – $245,700 to $466,800
  • All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $196,600 to $410,800
• Individual salaries within these 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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