Director, Operations Group/Transformation Services (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)

About the role

The Director, Transformation Services at Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) is responsible for leading and delivering large, complex client engagements. This role involves working closely with Private Equity leadership to help identify, design, and implement creative business solutions for their portfolio companies.

Responsibilities

• Structuring a performance improvement plan and managing the process through to completion
• Identifying opportunities to significantly reduce cost structure by changing business leadership structure, sales and sales support staffing levels, business unit and functional management structure, and improvements to efficiency of all major back-office functions
• Synthesizing other meaningful insights from data, opinions, or facts to enhance EBITDA and operating efficiencies
• Implementing programs to reduce cost structure, including changes to roles and responsibilities, implementation of supporting processes, and execution of workforce reductions
• Developing findings and making strategic recommendations
• Hands-on experience through consulting projects or engagement in areas such as margin management, pricing, product rationalization, sales & operations planning, sourcing and global supply chain, organizational structure and effectiveness, non-labor cost efficiency, process improvement and performance management metrics / KPIs, SG&A cost reduction, working capital and cash management

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional industry or consulting experience implementing cost reduction programs, organizational restructuring, and / or cost structure improvements is required
• Depth in a particular industry vertical a PLUS (e.g., industrial, business services, distribution, consumer products and retail)
• MBA from a top-tier school highly preferred
• Experience working with PE and/or PE relationships a PLUS (personal or professional)
• Experience working in both professional services and industry a PLUS

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of financial modeling and analysis tools

Benefits

Full-time positions offered with competitive salaries ranging from $150,000 - $225,000 annually, dependent on experience and location. A discretionary bonus program is also available. Additional benefits include:

• Healthcare plans
• Flexible spending and savings accounts
• Life, AD&D, and disability coverages
• 401(k)-retirement plan
• Paid time off including vacation, personal days, sick time, and holidays

Pay

$150,000 - $225,000 annually, dependent on experience and location.

Schedule

Full-time positions offered.

Location

Open to all U.S. locations.