Manager, Transaction Strategy - Montréal, Canada - EY

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Montréal, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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.

Running a business is all about making intelligent decisions, powered by accurate information. As a Transaction Strategy & Execution (TSE) IT Manager you'll 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.

When you join our industry-leading team, you'll be right at the heart of that challenge, working with leading business tools and methodologies to provide to some of the most sophisticated clients around.

The opportunity
EY has an established industry leading Strategy and Transactions Practice. We help clients determine the right deal to do, and then assist them in doing the deal right. We are a growing practice that has the resources to serve any client, anywhere in the world.

With so many offerings, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a friendly, collaborative environment through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning.

We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager, you have the opportunity to work within our Transaction Strategy & Execution (TSE) practice that is recognized as a trusted source of expertise for IT strategy, architecture, infrastructure, cost and value, operating models and the optimization of technology processes and services across diverse industries.

Skills and attributes for success
We support clients with their evolving business strategy with the following services:

Effectively manage client engagement teams executing IT due diligence and transaction services which support key decision makers in developing and executing their transaction strategy to secure deal value.

Specifically be able to perform:

IT due diligence, standalone costing, onetime cost development, operating model design
Integration planning and execution (Integration Management Office)
Carveout or divestiture planning and execution (Carveout Management Office)
Synergy identification, validation and realization
Development of Transitional Services Agreements
Development of M&A and integration playbook
Demonstrate excellent skills in project execution, including project management, problemsolving, and facilitation.
Assist in identifying key IT risks and issues related to integration planning, timelines, and functional areas.
Develop effective client relationships at the appropriate client level and be responsible for a high degree of client satisfaction with the engagement process and deliverables.
Assist in business development activities including preparing presentations and attending pursuit meetings with clients to grow the practice.
Assist in leading internal practice initiatives to help continually improve the IT M&A practice and be responsible for fostering an open and inclusive work environment.

To qualify for the role you must have

Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in supporting projects involving IT strategy, architecture, infrastructure, cost and value, operating models and the optimization of technology processes and services across diverse industries.
Experience gained within another large professional services organization
A proven record of excellence in a merger integration, acquisitions, divestitures, carve outs.
A demonstrable track record as a trusted IT Advisor to large (Fortune 500 and comparable) Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights.
Experience working in complex business environments.
The ability to prioritize effectively on projects and the skills to adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts.
Experience managing staff on multiple projects and providing direction to team members.
Experience in developing deep, collaborative relationships with colleagues in multiple practice areas, in a professional services environment.
Ability to travel to the U.S for work when required.
Fluent in English and French communication skills.

Ideally, you'll also have

Exposure in mergers and acquisitions, and divestiture or willingness to learn about these areas
Experience supporting integrations, carveouts and other types of transaction engagements
Functional experience in Human Resource Management and/or Change Management and project management experience
Relevant degrees and certifications (MBA