Job Details

Overview

Director, Merger Integrations and Carve-Outs – PEPI (Open to all US locations)

Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) serves upper middle market and large cap private equity firms to improve operating results at portfolio companies. The MI&C team provides structured, disciplined support across mergers, carve-outs, joint ventures and related integrations, with involvement across the full deal lifecycle from pre-deal to Day 1 and post-close execution.

Responsibilities

• Director-level responsibilities include: identifying key client issues, determining client needs, supplementing standard assessment techniques with innovative approaches, validating analysis, and developing client recommendations within the engagement context
• Lead the IMO (Integration Management Office) or a focus area within IMO – Synergies, TSAs, Blueprinting, Day 1 Readiness, Executive Reporting, Integration Roadmap, Communications, Organizational Design
• Lead and deliver large, complex client engagements that identify, design, and implement creative business and technology solutions for PE clients and portfolio companies
• Provide interim functional management as required
• Lead Day 1 and Day 100 Planning, execution and drive performance improvement in key areas: strategic planning, operational optimization/consolidation, back office consolidation, supply chain, IT/reporting integration, customer and channel management
• Actively drive performance improvement assessments across the enterprise and oversee implementation of recommendations
• Track progress against Day 1 and Day 100 objectives and adjust integration strategies or personnel as required
• Implement and oversee the quality of deliverables and manage the team and day-to-day relationships to ensure exceptional performance
• Participate in development and presentation of proposals for business development
• Lead small engagements or components of large engagements when needed
• Practice Development & Eminence: develop practical solutions and methodologies; contribute to thoughtware and point-of-view documents; participate in public speaking
• People Development: coach, assist staffing decisions, participate in recruitment/retention activities, and support delivery teams

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional consulting experience in merger integration, divestitures, business transformation, and change management
• Experience in integration planning and divestitures a plus
• Experience in leading one or more work streams in a business transformation
• Deep functional expertise in several areas: Finance & accounting operations; HR/organizational design; role and job analysis; leadership and stakeholder involvement; communications planning and management; supply chain/operations; Salesforce effectiveness; marketing optimization; pricing/margin/mix optimization; knowledge management; program management and leadership
• Experience designing and leading change/communications strategies
• MBA preferred
• Excellent written and oral communications; initiative and drive; critical thinking
• Flexibility to travel at least 75% of the time

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range is $150,000 - $225,000 annually, dependent on education, experience, skills, and geography. A discretionary bonus program is offered. Benefits include healthcare plans, 401(k) with discretionary employer contribution, paid time off (vacation, personal days, sick time, holidays, floating holiday, parental leave), and other programs per policy. Please consult the recruiter for details.

Full-time positions and part-time positions over 30 hours per week are eligible for benefits. Eligibility requirements and plan details are described in the company benefits documentation. A&M reserves the right to hire applicants at its discretion without any fee owed to third parties.

Equal Opportunity & Policies

Inclusive Diversity: A&M celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and industry. Our culture emphasizes integrity, quality, objectivity, fun, personal reward, and inclusive diversity. We foster an environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work.

Equal Opportunity Employer: A&M provides equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions without discrimination due to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, disability, family medical history, genetic information, political affiliation, or other protected characteristics as defined by law.

Unsolicited Resumes: A&M does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless engaged for a specific opening.

Location & Status

Location: United States (open to all US locations). Notice: job posting history shows activity; applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.