PEPI: Director, Operations—Process Industry Team

$150,000 - $225,000/Yr

Alvarez & Marsal - Middle City West, PA

Full-time - Senior

Middle City West, PA

5,001-10,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Alvarez & Marsal is a leading independent global professional services firm specializing in providing turnaround management, performance improvement, and corporate advisory services. The firm is seeking to expand its Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) Chemicals Team across various locations in the U.S. The PEPI Process Industry Team serves middle market and large cap private equity firms throughout the investment lifecycle, offering services that range from pre-acquisition due diligence to post-merger integration and performance improvement at portfolio companies. The team focuses on several key areas including transaction support, operational improvement, and capital efficiency, specifically within sectors such as feedstocks, commodity chemicals, plastics, specialty chemicals, food and beverage, basic process industries, and pharma and life sciences. The role of Director, Operations within the PEPI Process Industry Team involves leading teams through time-sensitive projects, structuring performance improvement plans, and managing processes to completion. The Director will synthesize insights from data and client discussions, develop findings, and make strategic recommendations. This position requires a strong emphasis on client relationship building and the ability to implement strategic and operational recommendations directly with clients. The firm offers excellent opportunities for career advancement, training, and exposure to international business assignments, making it an ideal environment for professionals looking to grow their leadership skills in a dynamic setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams through time-sensitive projects by structuring performance improvement plans and managing the process to completion.
• Synthesize meaningful insights from data, facts, and discussions with clients.
• Develop findings and make strategic recommendations based on analysis.
• Work directly with clients to implement strategic and operational recommendations.
• Manage multiple work-streams and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience implementing operating and cost improvement programs and/or commercial and margin management improvements.
• MBA and/or Masters in Science/Engineering from a top-tier school with strong financial analytical skills.
• Previous experience with a recognized strategy or operations consulting firm strongly preferred.
• Hands-on industry experience in chemicals, energy, plastics, industrial, agribusiness/food, pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, materials, paper/textile/roll goods, pulp, coal, base metals, rubber, or wood/wood products.
• Flexibility to travel up to 80% of the time.
• Experience working with private equity and/or private equity relationships is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong written, oral, and analytical skills.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Structured project management skills.
• Initiative and drive to deliver time-pressured projects on-time and on-quality.
• Flexible, creative, and critical thinking skills.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Exposure to international business assignments.