PEPI: Director, Operations Group—Aerospace, Defense, Aviation & Space (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS) - Alvarez & Marsal : Job Details

PEPI: Director, Operations Group—Aerospace, Defense, Aviation & Space (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)

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About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action‑and results‑oriented professionals in more than 40 countries. We take a hands‑on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

A&M's Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice, with offices throughout the US, focuses on serving the middle‑market and large‑cap private equity firms who have engaged A&M to help improve operating results at their portfolio companies. Our professionals are aligned with a PEPI service line to promote the development of deep functional skills & experiences and to maximize our ability to tailor solutions to solve our clients' business issues.

Our PEPI services include:

• Aerospace, Defense, Aviation & Space
• Transformation Services
• Manufacturing Operations Improvement
• Interim Management
• M&A Services
• Supply Chain
• CFO Services

Alvarez & Marsal combines our heritage in taking on complex and challenging environments and situations with our experience in Aerospace, Defense & Aviation to help create high performing teams and deliver results. Our seasoned industry experts are called on by the highest levels of the Pentagon and the largest acquisition programs in the history of the US Department of Defense (DoD), foreign governments and partner nations. Senior executives, members of the boards of directors, operators of commercial aviation companies, suppliers, prime contractors, OEMs and the broad and diverse multi‑tier supplier networks across the global defense industrial base rely on our professionals to address the current market challenges with a keen eye toward unlocking value.

How You Will Contribute

We are seeking individuals that can assist in delivering large, complex client engagements by working closely with ADAS leadership to help identify, design, and implement creative business solutions.

• Leading teams through a time‑sensitive project by structuring a performance improvement plan and managing the process through to completion

• Synthesizing meaningful insights from data, facts and discussions with clients
• Developing findings and making strategic recommendations
• Working with clients directly to implement strategic and operational recommendations
• Hands‑on experience through consulting projects or engagement in several of the following areas:
  • Direct and indirect cost transparency
  • Margin Management, pricing, product rationalization
  • Sales & Marketing effectiveness, processes, incentives
  • Sales and operations planning
  • Sourcing and global supply chain
  • Operations management, productivity
  • Organizational structure and effectiveness
  • Process improvement
  • SG&A cost reduction
  • Working capital and cash management

Professional skills

• Strong written, oral and analytical skills
• Sharp data analytics skills (data science, business intelligence, data visualization, etc.)
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Structured project management (time, team and workstream management)
• Initiative and drive
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to deliver results on‑time and on-quality under time pressure
• Flexible and creative thinking
• Client relationship building

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required due to client requirements for some of our work related to Aerospace & Defense
• 10+ years of relevant work experience
• Previous professional consulting / operations experience with a recognized strategy consulting firm REQUIRED
• Flexibility to travel up to 80% of the time
• Depth in Aerospace, Defense or Aviation preferred
• Recent project leadership experiences
• Experience working with PE and/or PE relationships a PLUS (personal or professional)

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top‑notch training and on‑the‑job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritize your well‑being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M.

Salary Range and Bonus

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. Please ask your recruiter for details.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Alvarez & Marsal's practice to 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. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.

Inclusive Diversity

A&M's entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

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