Alvarez & Marsal
PEPI Manager M&A - EdTech (Open to all US locations)
Alvarez & Marsal, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
PEPI Manager M&A - EdTech (Open to all US locations) – role at Alvarez & Marsal. This position is part of A&M’s Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) practice, focusing on synergy assessment and integration planning for organizations in the Education industry, including K-12, for-profit and nonprofit higher education sectors, and other training and development businesses. The PEPI MI&C team works across the deal lifecycle from pre-deal operational reviews to Day 1 Readiness and post-close execution. The team provides services in integration management, synergy tracking, TSAs, blueprinting, and organizational design, with a focus on driving value creation for private equity clients. Responsibilities
Manager-level responsibilities include identifying key client business issues, determining client needs using standard assessment techniques and innovative approaches, evaluating and validating analysis, and developing client recommendations within the engagement context. Lead workstreams or a focus area within the Integration Management Office (IMO) – e.g., Synergies, TSAs, Blueprinting, Day 1 Readiness, Executive Reporting, Integration Roadmap, Communications, and Organizational Design, depending on deal size. Drive Day 1 and Day 100 planning, execution, and performance improvement across strategic, operational, back-office, and IT integrations, including: Strategic planning Operational optimization/consolidation Back-office consolidation Supply chain IT and reporting integration Customer and channel management Actively drive performance improvement assessments and oversee the implementation of recommendations. Track progress against Day 1/Day 100 objectives and adjust integration strategies or resources as required. Qualifications
5-8+ years of professional experience (corporate and/or consulting) in merger integration, business transformation, and/or change management. Operating experience in and/or exposure to the for-profit education sector. Understanding of key value drivers for investments in for-profit education. Knowledge of major trends and issues in for-profit education, domestically and internationally. Experience in integration planning and divestitures is a plus. Experience leading one or more workstreams in a business transformation. Deep functional expertise in one or more 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 and Transfer; Program management and leadership; Change/communications strategy design and execution; MBA preferred. Excellent oral and written communications skills; initiative and drive; critical thinking; willingness to travel up to 80% of the time. Benefits & Other Information
Benefits summary includes healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, disability coverages, 401(k) with discretionary company contributions, paid time off (vacation, personal days, sick time, holidays, floating holiday, parental leave), and eligibility criteria based on tenure and role type. Salary range: $125,000 - $190,000 annually, with discretionary bonus potential. Includes equal opportunity employer statements and diversity commitments. For more details on benefits, eligibility, and region-specific policies, consult the recruiter or policy documents. Equal Opportunity Employer
Alvarez & Marsal provides equal employment opportunities without discrimination in accordance with applicable laws. This description is intended to reflect the general responsibilities and qualifications of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties.
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PEPI Manager M&A - EdTech (Open to all US locations) – role at Alvarez & Marsal. This position is part of A&M’s Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) practice, focusing on synergy assessment and integration planning for organizations in the Education industry, including K-12, for-profit and nonprofit higher education sectors, and other training and development businesses. The PEPI MI&C team works across the deal lifecycle from pre-deal operational reviews to Day 1 Readiness and post-close execution. The team provides services in integration management, synergy tracking, TSAs, blueprinting, and organizational design, with a focus on driving value creation for private equity clients. Responsibilities
Manager-level responsibilities include identifying key client business issues, determining client needs using standard assessment techniques and innovative approaches, evaluating and validating analysis, and developing client recommendations within the engagement context. Lead workstreams or a focus area within the Integration Management Office (IMO) – e.g., Synergies, TSAs, Blueprinting, Day 1 Readiness, Executive Reporting, Integration Roadmap, Communications, and Organizational Design, depending on deal size. Drive Day 1 and Day 100 planning, execution, and performance improvement across strategic, operational, back-office, and IT integrations, including: Strategic planning Operational optimization/consolidation Back-office consolidation Supply chain IT and reporting integration Customer and channel management Actively drive performance improvement assessments and oversee the implementation of recommendations. Track progress against Day 1/Day 100 objectives and adjust integration strategies or resources as required. Qualifications
5-8+ years of professional experience (corporate and/or consulting) in merger integration, business transformation, and/or change management. Operating experience in and/or exposure to the for-profit education sector. Understanding of key value drivers for investments in for-profit education. Knowledge of major trends and issues in for-profit education, domestically and internationally. Experience in integration planning and divestitures is a plus. Experience leading one or more workstreams in a business transformation. Deep functional expertise in one or more 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 and Transfer; Program management and leadership; Change/communications strategy design and execution; MBA preferred. Excellent oral and written communications skills; initiative and drive; critical thinking; willingness to travel up to 80% of the time. Benefits & Other Information
Benefits summary includes healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, disability coverages, 401(k) with discretionary company contributions, paid time off (vacation, personal days, sick time, holidays, floating holiday, parental leave), and eligibility criteria based on tenure and role type. Salary range: $125,000 - $190,000 annually, with discretionary bonus potential. Includes equal opportunity employer statements and diversity commitments. For more details on benefits, eligibility, and region-specific policies, consult the recruiter or policy documents. Equal Opportunity Employer
Alvarez & Marsal provides equal employment opportunities without discrimination in accordance with applicable laws. This description is intended to reflect the general responsibilities and qualifications of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties.
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