Senior Manager | Deal Management (Operations)

About the role

Within EY's Strategy and Transactions (SaT) practice, the Transaction Strategy and Execution (TSE) team provides operationally focused services including M&A Integration, Carve-out, Operational and IT Due Diligence, Operational Restructuring, and Value Creation. TSE works with cross-functional teams from both acquiring and acquired organizations. As an Associate Director, you will manage and develop the pipeline, lead marketing efforts, build client relationships, and drive transaction strategy to secure deal value. You will also mentor junior team members and contribute to practice management activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagement teams in developing and executing transaction strategies to secure deal value.
• Demonstrate expertise in integrations, carve-outs, and other transaction engagements.
• Apply project leadership skills, including synergy assessment, project management, problem-solving, and facilitation.
• Identify risks and issues related to integration planning, timelines, and functional areas.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, ensuring high satisfaction with engagement processes and deliverables.
• Lead business development activities, including preparing proposals, presentations, and attending client meetings to sell and cross-sell services.
• Build and develop a pipeline of work through market engagement.
• Foster an open, inclusive, and collaborative team environment.
• Mentor and coach junior team members to support their professional growth.
• Contribute to practice management and the growth of the TSE team.

Requirements

• Deep business operations experience in core operational functions (e.g., IT, supply chain, finance, sales & marketing, HR).
• Experience in business process re-engineering, cost optimization, business integrations, and quantitative/qualitative analysis.
• Expertise in operating model development and design.
• Strong understanding of the link between a business’s operating environment and its financial performance.
• Bachelor’s degree (business, finance, supply chain, engineering, computer science, or related field) and approximately 7–10 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent.
• Professional services or consulting experience from a management consultancy, corporate finance firm, or as an internal consultant in a corporate environment.
• Experience related to transactions, ideally in due diligence, M&A, carve-outs, or integrations.
• Willingness and ability to travel.

Skills

• Experience leading and managing complex business environments.
• Strong understanding of systems or technology, including ERP systems, with the ability to conduct detailed assessments.
• Ability to assess operations or manufacturing infrastructure in detail.
• Proficiency in identifying risks and opportunity areas.
• Ability to synthesize solutions for complex integration conflicts.
• Analytical strength, with the ability to link operational analysis to financial statements and client strategy.
• Excellent problem-solving, project management, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Dedication to teamwork and mentoring.
• Commitment to staying current with industry knowledge and adapting to a rapidly changing global economy.

Related certifications are a plus.