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

Alvarez & Marsal, Houston, TX, United States


About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action‑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.

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 and experiences and to maximize our ability to tailor solutions to solve our clients’ business issues. This opportunity is

Open to all U.S. locations .

PEPI Services

Transformation Services

CDD/Strategy

Interim Management

M&A Services

Manufacturing Operations Improvement

Supply Chain

CFO Services

How You Will Contribute
We are seeking individuals that can assist in delivering large, complex client engagements by working closely with Private Equity leadership to help identify, design, and implement creative business solutions for their portfolio companies. The Manager, Transformation Services frequently leads and delivers the following types of engagements.

Working with team members through a time‑sensitive project by 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 at least several of the following areas:

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.

Benefits & Compensation
The salary range is $125,000‑$190,000 annually, dependent on variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. A&M offers a discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance.

Full‑time positions and part‑time positions over 30 hours per week are entitled to participation in A&M’s fringe benefits, including healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages, a 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary contribution, and paid time off (vacation, personal days, sick time, federal holidays, floating holiday, and parental leave). Eligibility requirements apply.

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.

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