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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # EY-Parthenon Senior Consultant Software Strategy - **Company:** Ernst & Young - **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Technical Debt - **Published:** June 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.consultancy.nl/vacatures/259491/ernst-young/ey-parthenon-senior-consultant-software-strategy ## About the Role * Demonstrated interest in the technology industry through start-up experience, internships, coursework, extracurricular activities, or research and writing on the subject. * Ability to make detailed assessments of software products, markets, competitors and customers by using research tooling and market information. * Excellent problem solving, project coordination, facilitation and interpersonal skills. * Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. * Effective organization and time management skills with ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines. * Proficient in the English language, including the ability to listen, understand, read and communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, in a professional environment. Dutch language skills are not a prerequisite but are appreciated. * Willingness and ability to travel, when necessary (approximately 0-20%). * A passion for technology! ## Description As a senior consultant , you'll be part of the EY-Parthenon Software Strategy team. In this role, you'll have the following responsibilities: * Support the development of business strategies using tools such as market analysis, customer research, macroeconomic forecasting and portfolio optimization. * Review and manage deal documents to identify critical business issues and risks relating to a proposed transaction. * Perform technical analysis and translate findings into financial implications, being able to present outcomes to a non-technical audience. * Support workstreams and teams with planning, reporting and setting up meetings and working sessions. Your new team | About your colleagues and the office Your team The Software Strategy Group (SSG) is the specialized software sector practice within EY-Parthenon, and is uniquely positioned in the intersection of strategy and technology, offering Commercial and Software Strategy services. As an integrated team, we are exposed to the cutting-edge tech market dynamics and engage in truly creative and thought-provoking projects. Senior consultants are the backbone of our case teams. On any given day, you may conduct market research, interview industry participants, meet with technology company executives, conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis, or participate in client discussions. What we do * Product strategy and roadmap: EY-Parthenon teams analyze product roadmaps and provide recommendations to enhance commercial positioning, packaging, and pricing using market and competitive research. * Technology strategy and roadmap: We help companies build suitable tech strategies and architecture roadmaps to meet growth targets, incorporating internal efforts and new technologies. * Software development effectiveness: The team assesses software development capacities, talent, and processes, offering actionable recommendations to improve productivity, timeliness, quality, and alignment with corporate strategy * Product and technology diligence: SSG provides top-tier product and technology diligence, assessing product capabilities, roadmaps, software architecture, technical debt, and associated processes. * Integrated diligence: EY-Parthenon teams combine product and technology diligence with commercial due diligence, analyzing market segments, competition, purchasing dynamics, and pricing to offer a cohesive view of the target investment's growth potential. ## Related Videos - [Resolving technical debts in software architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1680-resolving-technical-debts-in-software-architecture) - [We (don't) need a software architect!?!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/663-we-don-t-need-a-software-architect) - [The Avengers Initiative (Practical Ethics for Software Engineers)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2070-the-avengers-initiative-practical-ethics-for-software-engineers) - [Modern software architectures](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1684-modern-software-architectures) - [You’re a great coder? 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