EYP – Associate Director – Venture Building | EY-Parthenon (Gurgaon, India)
Job Description
Summary
Join EY-Parthenon (EYP) — part of Ernst & Young’s Strategy and Transactions (SaT) practice — as an Associate Director – Venture Building and help global clients reimagine their businesses for the digital age. Based in Gurgaon (with flexibility to work anywhere in India), this role offers the chance to lead innovation, growth strategy, and digital business model transformation for top enterprises. If you’re a strategic thinker with strong consulting experience in venture building, digital transformation, product strategy, or growth consulting, EY-Parthenon offers a world-class platform to accelerate your impact.
Job Details at a Glance
| Job Title | Associate Director – Venture Building |
|---|---|
| Department | EY-Parthenon (Venture Building Practice), GDS SaT |
| Company | Ernst & Young (EY) |
| Location | Gurgaon, India (Open to remote across India) |
| Work Type | Full-time |
| Experience | 8–12 years (Strategy / Consulting / Venture Building) |
| Education | Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business, Finance, Engineering, or similar (MBA preferred) |
| Requisition ID | 1534129 |
| Posted On | 10 October 2025 |
| Travel Requirement | Up to 80% (client-dependent) |
| Salary | Competitive |
About EY-Parthenon – Venture Building
EY-Parthenon’s Venture Building Practice partners with global organizations to design, incubate, and scale new digital businesses. Combining EY’s strategic insights with the agility of startups, this team of entrepreneurs, product strategists, engineers, and growth leaders helps clients innovate faster, minimize execution risks, and capture new value at scale.
The Opportunity
As an Associate Director – Venture Building, you will lead growth strategy development, disruptive business design, and digital venture creation for EY clients across industries. You’ll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to build future-ready businesses that combine strategic rigor with innovative execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of client growth and venture-building strategies.
- Define the scope, opportunity space, and value proposition for digital business models.
- Manage a portfolio of engagements, delivering measurable outcomes aligned with client objectives.
- Build trusted relationships with CXOs and provide strategic growth advisory.
- Mentor and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Contribute to EY’s thought leadership in digital strategy and venture creation.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
- Expertise in strategy frameworks and multidisciplinary collaboration (design, data, tech).
- Proven ability to create digital business concepts, customer propositions, and P&L models.
- Experience defining go-to-market (GTM), commercial strategies, and customer monetization models.
- Familiarity with data analytics, growth opportunity sizing, and AI-driven business insights.
- Understanding of cloud-native development, DevOps, CI/CD, and emerging technologies.
- Strong grasp of tech-driven marketing, product launches, and adoption strategies.
Skills and Attributes for Success
- Strategic problem-solving and solution-oriented mindset.
- Experience in digital-led business design and product strategy.
- Strong business acumen and ability to create commercial value.
- Exceptional project management and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to coach teams, foster innovation, and build trusted client relationships.
- Deep understanding of data architecture and its alignment to product outcomes.
Leadership Skills
- Excellent negotiation and influencing abilities.
- Visionary leadership and passion for digital innovation.
- Ability to create demand, build client relationships, and identify new opportunities.
- Adaptable, collaborative, and effective in fast-paced environments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 8–12 years of relevant experience (7–10 years with a Master’s).
- MBA or equivalent preferred.
- Proven experience in strategy consulting, digital transformation, or venture building at a top-tier firm.
- Comfort in linking digital initiatives to revenue growth and operational efficiency.
- Willingness to travel up to 80% on short notice.
Preferred Experience
- Previous work with a top-tier strategy consultancy.
- Exposure to large-scale digital programs or corporate innovation initiatives.
- Strong entrepreneurial mindset and ability to scale new practices or ventures.
What We Look For
- Professionals with commercial acumen, technical depth, and curiosity to learn.
- Ability to lead and deliver value across multidisciplinary teams.
- A collaborative mindset and a passion for innovation and transformation.
What We Offer
At EY Global Delivery Services (GDS), you’ll work with global teams across six major hubs — Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland, and the UK — on exciting projects that span industries and continents.
Benefits include:
- Continuous learning: Build future-ready skills with world-class training.
- Career flexibility: Define success on your terms.
- Transformative leadership: Get the coaching and insight to lead confidently.
- Inclusive culture: Work in a supportive, diverse, and innovative environment.
About EY
EY is a global leader in assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax, and transactions. Operating in 150+ countries, EY helps organizations grow, transform, and build trust through innovation, data, and technology.
Our purpose — Building a better working world — drives everything we do, creating value for clients, people, and society.
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Shape the future of business innovation with EY-Parthenon.
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