EY Parthenon Strategy Engagement Manager Logistics Sector

EY Parthenon Strategy Engagement Manager Logistics Sector

Location: London

Date: 16 Mar 2025

Requisition ID: 1555608

At EY-Parthenon, 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. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

About EY-Parthenon

EY-Parthenon is a global strategy consultancy. We challenge assumptions to design and deliver strategies that help improve profitability and long-term value. We have more than 9,000 professionals around the globe, working across three areas of focus:

• Corporate & Growth Strategy: Developing growth strategies by providing in-depth market, competitor and customer insights.
• Transaction Strategy & Execution (TSE): Developing, evaluating and executing transaction strategies across the whole M&A and investment lifecycle.
• Turnaround & Restructuring Strategy : Rapidly creating, preserving and recovering value in urgent and complex situations.

This job opportunity relates to Corporate & growth strategy UK only.

About EY-Parthenon Corporate & Growth Strategy

At EY-P Strategy, we put our purpose — Building a better working world — at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to using unconventional yet pragmatic thinking to deliver actionable strategies to help our clients navigate the ever-changing business landscape.

You’ll be a part of a collaborative team that contributes to transforming client businesses using cutting-edge research, analytics and AI powered tools. We work collaboratively to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of the working world.

The Work

Our current work is typically focused on applying our deep sector & strategy knowledge to various types of projects, including:

• Strategy development and assessment
• Market entry strategy and opportunity sizing
• Product and business unit strategy development
• Divestment options analysis

You'll work with a high-performing, integrated team which focuses on a variety of global and local corporate clients and private equity clients.

The Opportunity

The EY-Parthenon Strategy team is currently seeking to expand their team and recruit Engagement Managers who will be able to build on their current strategy development, transaction and commercial experience.

Within the Industrials & Energy sector, we are seeking to build out our capability in the Logistics sector (covering inbound & outbound transport, warehousing and fulfilment).

We are looking for an Engagement Manager with significant experience and knowledge of the logistics sector, trends and major players. This should include prior consulting experience and may include industry experience at a leading 3PL, freight forwarder, parcel delivery or similar company.

Your Key Responsibilities

As an Engagement Manager, you’ll typically be responsible for leading our largest client projects, shaping the deliverables, client relationships, and wider team, with the support and coaching of our directors and partners.

This will include:

• Managing project teams of between 4 – 10 consultants
• Creating an inclusive culture throughout the team and within engagements
• Developing our business – identifying opportunities within existing clients and driving sales activity
• Working closely with wider EY teams to bring the best of the firm to our clients
• Counselling of Consultants to provide career direction and advice

Skills and attributes for success

Successful candidates are intellectually curious, passionate about solving complex problems, hardworking, and have an enthusiastic and approachable demeanour. We want people who are great communicators, who collaborate well with people and teams.

To qualify for the role, you must:

• Have a minimum of 5 years’ working experience
• Have prior experience of strategy consulting
• Have experience working in industry/consulting for a leading 3PL, freight forwarder, parcel delivery or similar company
• Have credible project management experience
• Have analytical work experience
• Be willing to share your technical and other knowledge with your team

Ideally, you will also

• Be an excellent communicator, both oral and written
• Have proficiency in MS PowerPoint and Excel
• Have business development experience
• Be a team player with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels in EY and with clients

What we offer

We offer an attractive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development.

Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: Through continuous training, coaching and mentorship, you’ll develop the mindset and skills needed to accelerate your career.
• Real exposure: Opportunities to work on a wide range of projects.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are.

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

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