Manager, Strategy & Transformation

Responsibilities

• Support high-impact transformation programs across revenue growth, margin improvement, organizational design, and operational effectiveness
• Contribute to strategic planning efforts including annual and multi-year value creation roadmaps
• Partner with product and commercial teams to support portfolio strategy, pricing/packaging analyses, and investment prioritization
• Aid in M&A activities including commercial diligence, synergy analysis, post-merger integration planning, and carve-out support
• Own portions of workstreams—from structured problem solving and data analytics to delivering insights and recommendations
• Build robust financial models, business cases, and KPI dashboards to track performance and drive decision-making
• Prepare executive-ready presentations and materials for senior leadership and private equity stakeholders
• Contribute to building internal transformation playbooks, frameworks, and best practices
• Provide guidance and informal coaching to analysts or junior teammates as needed

Requirements

• 3–4 years of experience in top-tier management consulting, corporate strategy, transformation, or PE-backed environments
• Experience supporting workstreams within transformation programs or for PE portfolio companies
• Exposure to technology or SaaS business models is a strong plus
• Strong financial modeling, data analysis, and business case development skills
• Experience building executive-level presentations (e.g., board materials, strategy reviews)

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, structured thinking and problem-solving skills
• Comfort operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Clear and concise communication skills; able to craft compelling executive narratives
• Action-oriented mindset with willingness to roll up sleeves and drive execution
• Entrepreneurial mentality with interest in operating inside a PE-backed company
• Collaborative working style with ability to influence across teams
• Interest in growing into senior strategy, operations, or investing roles

Benefits & Perks

• 401k match program
• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and HSA/FSA)
• Group Term Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance option
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal days
• FSA dependent care benefit
• Childbirth recovery and bonding leave policies
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Access to onsite gym and recreational area at our Chicago office
• A friendly, collaborative, in-office work environment with ample opportunity for professional development

Pay

Budgeted annual salary range: $120,000 to $140,000. Participation in one of our bonus plans.

Schedule

Hybrid model (4 days in office, 1 day work from home) for candidates residing in Illinois. Candidates based outside of Illinois may be considered for a remote work arrangement.