Manager - Strategy & Execution

The most important things in a few sentences

We develop strategies and deliver transformations that move our clients' business forward, with a strong focus on the healthcare and energy sectors.

In our work, we combine rigorous analysis with ideas that have a real impact on how companies operate – from healthcare providers and pharma players to energy utilities and global infrastructure players. You will work on projects with local as well as international clients that shape the future of essential industries and contribute to long-term, sustainable value creation.

Your role in the team

„At the Strategy & Execution team, we're at the forefront of a rapidly expanding global strategy consulting of EY, with a strong sector specialization in healthcare and energy. Our role involves guiding corporate and private equity clients through critical strategic and commercial considerations that significantly impact their investment decisions in highly regulated and transforming markets.

We navigate various strategic realms, crafting corporate strategies, assessing market entry opportunities, innovating product and service strategies, and analyzing divestment options – often in the context of healthcare systems transformation, energy transition, decarbonization, and infrastructure modernization.

Our focus spans purpose-driven long-term value, business model reinvention, digital innovation, and strategic cost evaluation.

You'll collaborate within a high-performing, cohesive team that serves a diverse portfolio of global and local clients, predominantly in healthcare and energy, including corporates and private equity investors active in these sectors. “

- Martin Hrežo, Partner, Strategy & Execution

What is important to us

Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Lead teams to deliver project milestones.
• Strategic Input and Execution: Offer strategic input and assist in the execution of growth plans, mergers, or acquisitions, including transactions and transformations in healthcare and energy sectors.
• Display Problem-Solving Thinking: Apply a problem-solving mindset to dissect complex challenges encountered during market entry evaluations or strategic projects.
• Continuous Learning and Team Collaboration: Embrace a proactive approach to learning, keeping abreast of industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging technologies.
• Contributing to Strategic Projects: Actively participate in strategic initiatives aimed at market entry, growth, and expansion plans, particularly within healthcare and energy markets. Develop and present client-focused solutions for both projects and business development.
• Executing Detailed Analyses: Plan and execute qualitative and quantitative analyses, feasibility studies, and strategic recommendations in complex, often regulated environments.
• Client Relationship Skills: A demonstrated ability to build strong client relationships, fostering trust and credibility through effective communication, understanding client needs, and delivering a high-quality service.
• Team Development: Cultivate an inclusive team culture and contribute towards internal firm initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Sector expertise in healthcare and/or energy (e.g. healthcare providers, pharma, medtech, payers, energy utilities, renewable energies, infrastructure, or energy transition topics).
• Experience in other sectors (e.g. operations, logistics, financial services, automotive, oil & gas, telco) is an advantage
• You possess a minimum of 2 years' experience in strategy consulting as senior/leading role in management consulting firm
• You have completed a university degree – strategy/consulting/economics
• English + czech/slovak (both working professional level or native)
• Working visa in EU.

Preferred Qualities:

• Global Perspective: An appreciation for diverse cultures and a global mindset that enables understanding and navigating international markets effectively. This includes sensitivity to cultural nuances and an openness to exploring opportunities beyond regional boundaries.
• Adaptability to Ambiguity: Proven capacity to thrive in ambiguous situations or uncertain environments, showcasing resilience and adaptability while maintaining focus and clarity in complex and ever-evolving scenarios.
• Leadership Potential: Display signs of leadership potential, whether through prior leadership experiences, initiative-taking, or the ability to influence peers positively, indicating the potential to grow into leadership roles within the team.
• Business Understanding: Display a solid understanding of business across multiple sectors.

What we offer

We offer an attractive starting salary with an annual bonus if your work goes well. Additionally, we provide benefits that will surely please you:

• Time off: 6 weeks of leave to recharge.
• Referral reward: Earn from 10,000 to 70,000 CZK for referring a new colleague.
• Benefit points: 30,000 CZK on Benefity.cz to spend as you wish. For example, you can purchase a Multisport card, shop for gifts, or book a trip on Slevomat.
• Professional development: You will continuously learn and develop your skills with us. We offer a unique professional development program and a wide range of courses in our learning map. You can access the educational portal Udemy.com, and we offer language courses. Our colleagues will provide support in the form of counseling and internal coaching.
• Employee discounts: Enjoy discounted offers on a wide range of services. Discounts are available at Fruitisimo, Sushi Time, and the BodyBody fitness center, amongst others.
• Health and care: Gain access to fast and convenient online consulting at uLékaře.cz from qualified doctors.
• Teamwork and fun: With us, it's not just about work, but also about fun and team cooperation. We frequently organize team events such as dinner or bowling, alongside company parties and other great events that strengthen our team atmosphere. You can also participate in CSR activities.

What to expect after submitting your application

• The first step is an online meeting with our recruiter Karolina, where you will discuss all the necessary details of the position.
• Subsequent rounds are online interviews with Strategy & Execution team members where you will receive a brief introduction from one of our colleagues, followed by a case study. These rounds will also include questions relating to personal fit. They are a great opportunity to meet and interact with your potential future team members.
• The final part of the selection process is an interview with the team partner - Martin Hrežo.

You can join us anytime. We will arrange the start date according to your needs. We look forward to meeting you!