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Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement Group, LLC PEPI: Senior Director, Operations and Manufacturing (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS) - 202500856-OTHLOC-Cu2bYfwp in Houston, Texas
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: The PEPI Operations group is a growing business targeting high growth in the next two to four years. We offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and build leadership skills. The leadership team is focused on providing development opportunities, training and exposure to international business assignments.
Key Responsibilities: We are seeking individuals that can lead and deliver large, complex client engagements, working closely with PE leadership to identify, design, and implement creative business solutions for their portfolio companies. Senior Directors frequently lead the following types of engagements: * Performance Improvement Initiatives: Lead multifaceted manufacturing and supply chain engagement to evaluate, identify and implement operational and financial performance improvements to private equity-owned businesses. This includes leading manufacturing performance improvement turnarounds and transformations as well as evaluating and implementing the following: manufacturing 4-wall performance improvement strategies, factory footprint optimization, make vs. buy strategies, pre-acquisition operations due diligence, and others. * Business Development: Drive business growth by delivering best-in-class client engagements and results, leveraging senior relationships, and collaborating with the global AandM PEPI team and other service lines to evaluate client needs, develop effective proposal and deliver on client commitments. * Client Engagement: Advise private equity firms to ensure their portfolio companies have credible performance improvement programs and the capability to execute and deliver the required financial results across various industry sectors.
Essential Requirements: Previous advisory experience from a top-tier strategy firm, leading specialist, niche advisory firm, or Big-4 consultancy
REQUIRED * Experience: Minimum of 15 plus years of a successful track record with a blend of manufacturing operational and commercial skills, preferably with networks across the Private Equity community. * Communication Skills: An effective communicator who can engage with leadership teams, both Private Equity and Portfolio company, in high-pressure situations. Ability to build rapport and lasting relationships. * Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to evaluate cost reduction and revenue enhancement opportunities. Ability to quality check financial and operational models. * Leadership: Experience in leading teams, managing multiple stakeholders, and driving results around executable solutions. * Integrity: Driven by values and integrity, with the ability to build confidence and lead by example. * Travel: regular travel, up to 80%
This role offers the opportunity to work across a wide range of projects, including performance improvement and operational due diligence, large scale transformation, and interim management. The Senior Director will be instrumental in evaluating cost reduction, leading post-acquisition implementation, and developing detailed points of view during the diligence/assessment process.
The salary range is $175,000--$250,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, AandM offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.
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