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 identify, design, and implement creative business solutions for 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 improving efficiency of all major back-office functions
- Synthesizing insights from data, opinions, or facts to enhance EBITDA and operating efficiencies
- Implementing programs to reduce cost structure, including changes to roles and responsibilities, 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
Requirements
- 10+ years of professional industry or consulting experience implementing cost reduction programs, organizational restructuring, and/or cost structure improvements
- Depth in a particular industry vertical (e.g., industrial, business services, distribution, consumer products and retail) a plus
- 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
Qualifications
- 10+ years of professional industry or consulting experience implementing cost reduction programs, organizational restructuring, and/or cost structure improvements
- Depth in a particular industry vertical (e.g., industrial, business services, distribution, consumer products and retail) a plus
- 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 financial modeling and analysis
- Knowledge of best practices in cost reduction and organizational restructuring
Benefits
The salary range is $150,000-$225,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Full-time positions and part-time positions are offered with regular employees working 30 or more hours per week eligible for participation in the firm's fringe benefits, including healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan. Employees are also eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs. A&M does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.