Manager: Operations Group/Transformation Services (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)

About the role

The Manager, Transformation Services at Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement Manager (PEPI) is responsible for assisting in 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

• 7-10 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, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

Salary range: $125,000 - $190,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. Discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance.

Full-time positions and part-time positions are offered. Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are entitled to participate in A&M’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.

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.

Alvarez & Marsal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws.