PEPI Manager - Merger Integration & Carve-outs (Open to all US locations)

About the role

The Merger Integration & Carve-outs (MI&C) service line at Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) focuses on helping private equity firms improve operating results at their portfolio companies. The team works on large, complex deals ranging from pre-deal operational and synergy reviews to 'Day 1' planning and post deal implementation. They also handle restructuring and turnaround plans and identify operational risks.

Responsibilities

• Identify key client business issues and determine client needs using innovative approaches.
• Evaluate and validate analysis and develop recommendations for the client.
• Lead workstreams or focus areas within the Integration Management Office (IMO) such as synergies, TSA, blueprinting, Day 1 Readiness, executive reporting, integration roadmap, communications, organizational design.
• Lead and deliver large, complex client engagements involving strategic planning, operational optimization, back office consolidation, supply chain integration, IT/reporting integration, customer and channel management, and performance improvement assessments.
• Drive performance improvement in key areas and track progress against Day 1 and Day 100 objectives.

Requirements

• 5-8+ years of professional consulting experience, specializing in merger integration, business transformation, and change management.
• Experience in integration planning and divestitures is preferred but not required.
• Deep functional expertise in finance & accounting operations, HR/Organizational design, leadership and stakeholder involvement, communications planning and management, supply chain/operations, Salesforce effectiveness, marketing optimization, pricing/margin/mix optimization, knowledge management and transfer, success at both planning and driving revenue and profitability growth, program management and leadership experience.
• MBA preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Initiative and drive.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Flexibility to travel at least 75% of time.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading one or more work streams in a business transformation.
• Knowledge of designing and leading the execution of internally-focused and externally-focused change/communications strategies.
• Ability to track progress against Day 1 and Day 100 objectives and adjust integration strategies or personnel as required.

Benefits

Full-time positions and part-time positions are offered with regular employees working 30 or more hours per week entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits. These include healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages, as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Employees are also eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, sick time, federal holidays, and parental leave. The salary range is $125,000 - $190,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. A discretionary bonus program is also offered based on individual and firm performance.