Learning and Development Business Partner - EY-Parthenon - Associate Director

We are seeking a Learning Business Partner to join the EY Global Learning function. The role focuses on designing, developing, and delivering learning solutions for EY‑Parthenon, with a global scope across multiple regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Business partner and manage relationships for EY‑Parthenon Learning.
• Understand the service line’s direction, required skills, and knowledge, and define and maintain effective learning curricula.
• Manage and maintain the curriculum plan and catalog for a portion of the portfolio, reviewing and updating existing catalogs and aligning Global and Regional catalogs to avoid duplication.
• Identify and assess skill needs or engage Design colleagues to determine optimal learning solutions.
• Collaborate with global colleagues to reduce learning duplication across client portfolios and between global and regional initiatives.
• Approve learning solution plans, confirming scope, approach, and resource model required for delivery.
• Work with regional portfolio design and deployment teams to ensure agreed learning solutions are deployed on schedule.
• Ensure business stakeholders provide necessary inputs for timely learning design initiatives.
• Communicate with business stakeholders about the learning portfolio’s progress throughout the lifecycle.
• Build and maintain relationships outside learning (e.g., Talent Development, Strategic Talent Consultants, Knowledge) to propose holistic solutions.
• Deliver reporting on learning performance against approved metrics and highlight and resolve issues.
• Promote a strong ‘one team’ culture in learning and collaborate with other leaders to build a high‑performing team.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Extensive experience serving clients in the professional services sector, including Big Four and strategy consultancies.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of EY‑Parthenon’s business and EY’s All In strategy.
• Experience using AI in learning workflows and understanding its impact on learner activities.
• Demonstrated aptitude for learning innovation, experimentation, and curiosity.
• Knowledge of talent and learning strategies, with experience in implementing them effectively.
• Understanding of human performance improvement (HPI) principles and application of root‑cause analysis to recommend training and non‑training solutions.
• Commitment to optimizing learning processes and standards.
• Ability to forge relationships with senior leaders and align learning solutions with business priorities.
• Strong consulting, project management, organizational, influencing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in learning technology and related talent systems.
• Willingness to travel globally and work alternative hours due to the role’s global nature.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in a related discipline.
• Senior learning professional with passion for technology and innovation, comfortable in fast‑paced, stakeholder‑driven environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing change initiatives in global, matrixed organizations.
• Experience delivering results in high‑pressure, fast‑paced settings.

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation packages and performance‑based rewards.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, prescription drug coverage, a pension plan, and paid time off.
• Flexible work arrangements and a multicultural, multinational environment.
• Learning and development opportunities to grow new skills and progress your career.
• Support from engaging colleagues and a culture that values inclusion.

EY provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, in accordance with applicable laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.