PEPI: Director, Operations Group—Aerospace, Defense, Aviation & Space; U.S. Locations

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

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Director, Operations Group—Aerospace, Defense, Aviation & Space (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS) role at Alvarez & Marsal (A&M). We are a global consulting firm delivering Private Equity Performance Improvement services to mid-market and large-cap PE firms. Our team focuses on high-impact, cross-functional operating improvements and strategic advisory across aerospace, defense and aviation.

We are seeking individuals who can deliver large, complex client engagements by working closely with ADAS leadership to identify, design, and implement creative business solutions. The Director, ADAS frequently leads and delivers the following engagements:

• Leading teams through time-sensitive projects by structuring a performance improvement plan and managing the process to completion
• Synthesizing meaningful insights from data, facts, and client discussions
• Developing findings and making strategic recommendations
• Working with clients directly to implement strategic and operational recommendations
• Hands-on experience through consulting projects or involvement in several areas, including:

• 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

• U.S. Citizenship required due to client requirements for some 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)

• 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

A&M’s Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice focuses on serving the middle market and large-cap PE firms. Our team develops deep functional skills and tailors solutions to client needs. We combine aerospace, defense and aviation experience with cross-functional expertise to deliver EBITDA and operating improvements across the organization. Our leaders emphasize career development, training, and international exposure.

The salary range is $150,000–$225,000 annually, dependent on education, experience, skills, and geography. A discretionary bonus program is also offered, based on individual and firm performance. Benefits for full-time employees (over 30 hours per week) include healthcare, 401(k), paid time off, holidays, sick time, and other programs described in company policies. Eligibility requirements apply; details available from your recruiter.

• Seniority level:
  Director
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Business Consulting and Services

A&M is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate Inclusive Diversity and provide equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and terms of employment without discrimination. Details are provided in regional policy statements.

Alvarez & Marsal recruits on an ongoing basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. We encourage qualified candidates to apply promptly.