PEPI Director

Alvarez & Marsal, a leading global professional services firm, is seeking a seasoned Director to join its Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) - Information Technology & Merger Integration team.

We are looking for an experienced professional to lead and deliver large, complex client engagements that identify, design, and implement creative business and technology solutions for private equity clients and their portfolio companies.

• Lead pre-acquisition IT diligence assignments, focusing on business systems, IT infrastructure, enterprise architecture, software development lifecycle, budgetary analysis, and organizational/personnel assessment.
• Provide interim IT management and drive performance improvement in key areas such as ERP, back office, supply chain, BI/reporting integration, customer and channel management.
• Implement and oversee the quality of deliverables, effectively manage the team, and day-to-day relationships to ensure exceptional performance.
• Develop and coach team members, providing input and guidance into the staffing process, actively participating in staff recruitment and retention activities, and leading delivery teams and staff in local offices.

• 10+ years of professional consulting or relevant industry experience, with a minimum of five years specializing in systems implementations, merger integration, business transformation, and change management.
• Extensive experience working for or with private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, or related transaction/merger integration experience.
• Deep functional expertise in one or more of the following areas: private equity advisory, IT merger integration and carve-out, business/IT transformation program/project management, collaboration and leading change to improve key business functions, IT operations, solution architecture, enterprise architecture and infrastructure, IT assessment and strategy development, IT performance improvement and cost reduction.
• Demonstrated track record working with C-suite executives as well as private equity deal and operating partners.
• Excellent fact-gathering and analytical skills, including business process mapping and quantitative analysis.
• Previous strategy and change management experience.
• Advisory experience from a top-tier strategy firm, leading specialist, niche advisory firm, or Big-4 consultancy.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Flexibility to travel at least 75% of the time.

A&M offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 - $225,000 annually, dependent on several variables including education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance.

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings' fringe benefits, including healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. Employees are also eligible for paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick time, federal holidays, and parental leave.