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PEPI: Director, Operations Group—Aerospace, Defense, Aviation & Space (OPEN TO A

Alvarez & Marsal, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101

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Base pay range $150,000.00/yr - $225,000.00/yr

Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement

Director: Operations Group—Aerospace, Defense, Aviation & Space

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 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, 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 and extended platform of experts ranges from engineers, data scientists, to financial, operating and industry executives, making A&M 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 Aerospace, Defense & Aviation team takes holistic, cross-functional approaches that focus on quickly identifying high impact opportunities for EBITDA 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 Aerospace, Defense & Aviation leadership team is focused on providing career development, training and exposure to international business assignments.

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.

The Director, ADAS frequently leads & delivers the following types of engagements.

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. The possibilities are endless for high‑performing and passionate professionals.

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.

Alvarez & Marsal recruits on an ongoing basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) that they are qualified for and that are of interest to them.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

A&M does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters: We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening.

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