Description

　　Alvarez and Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement

　　PEPI: Manager, Operations Group-Aerospace, Defense, Aviation and Space

　　(OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)

　　Alvarez and Marsal (AandM), a leading independent global professional services firm specializing in providing turnaround management, performance improvement, and corporate advisory services, is seeking to expand its Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) - Aerospace, Defense, Aviation and Space (ADAS) team in various locations throughout the U.S. With more than 7,000 professionals based in more than 65 locations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, our firm excels in problem solving and value creation. Drawing on a strong operational heritage and hands-on-approach, our professionals work closely with organizations and stakeholders to help tackle complex business issues and maximize value.

　　AandM's global Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice focuses on serving middle market and large cap private equity firms to improve operating results at their portfolio companies. In addition to serving private equity clients and portfolio companies, the ADAS team also leverages its industry and functional expertise to serve corporate clients in the Aerospace, Defense, Aviation and Space sectors.

　　Our PEPI services include:Aerospace, Defense, Aviation and SpaceRapid ResultsCDD/StrategyInterim ManagementMandA ServicesSupply ChainCFO Services

　　Alvarez and Marsal combines our heritage in taking on complex and challenging environments and situations with our experience in Aerospace, Defense, Aviation and Space 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.

　　The industry has recently faced unprecedented challenges. Delivering results in the new global operating environment is not only a matter of operating performance improvement and shareholder value, but also a matter of financial solvency and national security. Our diverse, extended platform of experts includes ADAS industry leaders and functional SMEs in engineering, data science, finance, operations, and other areas, making AandM the partner of choice when a generic approach to problem solving is simply not enough. We bring a history of success working collaboratively with clients to take on the toughest short-term challenges and deliver long term sustainable results. The ADAS team takes holistic, cross-functional approaches that focus on quickly identifying high impact opportunities for EBITDA, cash management, and operational improvements across the entire organization. Our team is targeting high growth in the next 2-4 years. We offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and building leadership skills. The ADAS leadership team is focused on providing career development, training, and exposure to international business assignments.

　　Professional experience:Leading teams through time-sensitive projects by structuring a performance improvement plan and managing the process through to completionSynthesizing meaningful insights from data, facts, and discussions with clientsDeveloping findings and making strategic recommendationsWorking with clients directly to implement strategic and operational recommendationsHands-on, relevant experience through consulting or industry projects in several of the following areas:Direct and indirect cost transparencyMargin manage ent, pricing, product rationalizationSales and marketing effectiveness, processes, incentivesSales and operations planningSourcing and global supply chainOperations management and productivity improvementManufacturing experience in fabrication or assembly environmentsFootprint optimizationEmerging technologies in engineering and manufacturingHuman capital / organizational structure design and effectivenessProcess improvementSGandA cost reductionManagement Operating SystemsChange ManagementWorking capital and cash management

　　Professional skills:Strong written, oral, and analytical skillsSharp data analytics skills (data science, business intelligence, data visualization, etc.)Strong Excel and PowerPoint skillsStructured project management (time, team, and workstream management)Initiative, drive, and critical thinking skillsIntellectual curiosity and passion for developing new skillsetsEntrepreneurial mindset and excited to develop new capabilities and client relationshipsAbility to deliver results on-time and on-quality under time pressureFlexible, creative thinking

　　Qualifications:U.S. Citizenship required due to client requirements for some of our work related to Aerospace, Defense, Aviation and Space8-10 years of relevant work experienceFlexibility to travel up to 80% of the timePrevious professional consulting / operations experience with a recognized strategy consulting firm or Aerospace, Defense, Aviation, or Space related firm preferredDepth in Aerospace, Defense, Aviation, or Space preferredExperience with go-to market strategy and business development preferredRecent project leadership experiencesExperience...

　　Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity