Join EY-Parthenon GDS India as an Associate Director, Strategy & Execution, focusing on the Consumer Products and Retail sector. This client-facing leadership role involves driving strategic initiatives and transformations for clients across the ASEAN region. You'll leverage market insights to develop and deliver strategies that enhance profitability, competitiveness, and long-term value. This position offers the chance to work on complex, cross-border engagements and contribute to building EY-Parthenon's capabilities.

EY fosters a career path as unique as you are, with global scale, supportive culture, and technology to help you excel. We empower you with future-focused skills and world-class experiences in a flexible, diverse, and inclusive environment. Our globally connected teams collaborate across all services, powered by technology and AI, to ensure businesses, people, and the planet thrive together.

Lead client engagements and major workstreams in strategy, commercial, and operational transformation. Structure complex business challenges, formulate hypotheses, and develop robust solutions. Analyze quantitative and qualitative data, translating findings into actionable recommendations. Ensure the quality and timeliness of project deliverables and manage client stakeholder relationships. Develop and present compelling reports and presentations for senior audiences. Coordinate effectively with geographically dispersed engagement teams.

Contribute to a range of strategy and transformation projects, including market entry, growth strategy, revenue management, digital transformation, commercial due diligence, post-merger integration, and cost optimization. Lead, coach, and develop teams across GDS India, Singapore, and the EY-Parthenon network, fostering an inclusive, high-performing environment. Support business development by contributing to proposals and sector expertise. Build and nurture client relationships to drive the growth of the Strategy & Execution practice.

A Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution is required, with a Master's degree or MBA being preferred. A minimum of six years of relevant professional experience is essential, including significant consulting experience. Demonstrated expertise in the Consumer Products and Retail sector is crucial, along with proven experience leading substantial project workstreams or client engagements.

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and financial analysis skills are vital. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with experience presenting to senior stakeholders, are necessary. You should have experience managing and developing consulting teams and the ability to collaborate effectively across locations, functions, and cultures. A willingness to travel internationally for client and engagement needs is also required.