Ernst & Young

Sector Technology_TMT_Telecom_Manager_LOCATION: Denver or Philadelphia

Ernst & Young • $142K — $261K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, technology, engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in consulting or business transformation.
  • Demonstrated experience leading client engagements or major workstreams.
  • Proficient in managing project timelines, risks, and budgets.
  • Experience building strong client relationships and communication with senior stakeholders.
  • Ability to create executive-level presentations and business cases.
  • Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategy and business transformation projects from start to finish.
  • Analyze complex client challenges and market dynamics.
  • Communicate insights and strategic recommendations to executives.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
  • Facilitate client workshops and executive presentations.
  • Manage multiple project workstreams, including resources and dependencies.
  • Direct research processes, including market and competitive analysis.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits program including medical and dental coverage.
  • Access to pension and 401(k) plans.
  • Paid time off options to support work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for team development and client relationship management.
  • Supportive environment fostering growth and innovative approaches.
Full Job Description
Location: Denver, and Philadelphia

The opportunity

As a manager, you will lead high-impact strategy and transformation engagements for Fortune 500 clients and emerging growth companies. You will be accountable for engagement delivery, quality, team performance and stakeholder alignment while translating complex market, operational and financial insights into actionable recommendations.

This role is aligned to the Telecommunications and Digital Infrastructure sector, including telecommunications operators, cable providers, satellite companies, wireless operators, data centers, and adjacent media and technology businesses. Relevant experience serving clients in this sector is expected.

The position can be based in Denver, Colorado, or Philadelphia, PA with a mix of onsite client work and in-office collaboration, and limited travel requirements.

Your key responsibilities
  • Lead strategy and business transformation engagements from planning through delivery, with accountability for quality, scope, timelines and outcomes
  • Structure complex client problems and oversee market, competitive, operational and financial analyses
  • Develop and communicate executive-level insights, recommendations and transformation roadmaps
  • Serve as a primary day-to-day client contact and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders
  • Lead client workshops, executive presentations and decision-making sessions
  • Manage multiple workstreams, including project plans, dependencies, risks, issues and resource requirements
  • Manage engagement economics, including staffing, budgets, forecasts and delivery performance
  • Direct and review primary and secondary research, including expert interviews, market analysis and benchmarking
  • Lead, coach and develop junior team members while providing timely feedback and maintaining accountability for results
  • Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and contribute to proposals, pursuits and new business development
  • Develop sector insights, points of view, methodologies and reusable assets that strengthen the practice
  • Apply innovative approaches, including responsible use of generative AI and emerging technologies
  • Contribute to practice growth through recruiting, training, mentoring and culture initiatives


Skills and attributes for success
  • Strong leadership and structured problem-solving capability
  • Ability to translate complex information into clear executive-level insights and recommendations
  • Demonstrated project and program management skills, including management of scope, resources, risks and economics
  • Executive presence and the ability to influence senior client stakeholders
  • Strong commercial mindset with the ability to identify and shape new business opportunities
  • Ability to lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams
  • Sound judgment, accountability and attention to quality
  • Intellectual curiosity and adaptability in dynamic client environments
  • Strong collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams


To qualify for the role, you must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, technology, engineering or a related field
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in consulting, corporate strategy, transaction advisory or business transformation
  • Demonstrated experience leading client engagements or major workstreams with accountability for deliverables and results
  • Experience managing project teams, resources, timelines, risks and budgets
  • Proven ability to build trusted client relationships and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders
  • Experience developing executive-level presentations, recommendations and business cases
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Relevant experience in Telecommunications, Digital Infrastructure or an adjacent Technology, Media and Telecommunications sector


Ideally, you'll also have:
  • Advanced degree such as an MBA or another relevant graduate degree
  • Experience with telecommunications operators, cable providers, wireless businesses, satellite companies or data center organizations
  • Experience supporting proposals, pursuits, account growth or other business development activities
  • Knowledge of digital infrastructure business models, market trends and competitive dynamics
  • Experience applying emerging technologies, data analytics or generative AI to client delivery


What we offer

EY offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program, along with the opportunity to lead impactful engagements, develop high-performing teams and grow client relationships in a supportive environment.

  • The salary range for this job is:
    • New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices - $171,200 to $285,300
    • Bay Area California offices - $178,400 to $297,200
    • All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento - $142,600 to $261,500
  • Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.


Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
  • To make the most of your application experience, please limit yourself to two applications within a six-month period.
  • EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.
  • For those living in California, please click here for additional information.
  • At EY, our values set the foundation for how we work and the behaviors we expect of our people. Any misrepresentation or falsification of information or lack of integrity at any point in the recruiting process may result in withdrawal of your candidacy, revocation of an offer or immediate termination of employment.

About Ernst & Young

Ernst & Young (EY) is a multinational professional services firm that provides audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services to clients in a wide range of industries. The firm was founded in 1989 through the merger of Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young & Co., and has since grown to become one of the largest professional services firms in the world. EY is committed to building a better working world by helping its clients solve their toughest challenges, and by creating a positive impact on the communities it serves.
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300,000 employees
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1989

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