PEPI: Director, Operations Group-Aerospace, Defense, Aviation & Space (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS) Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

Job Description:

PEPI:

Director, Operations Group-Aerospace, Defense, Aviation &Space (OPEN

TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS

)

Location:

Birmingham, AL, UnitedStates Date Posted:

Apr 21, 2025

Alvarez & Marsal Private EquityPerformance ImprovementPEPI:

Director, Operations Group-Aerospace,Defense, Aviation & Space(OPEN

TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS

)Alvarez &Marsal (A&M), a leading independent global professionalservices firm specializing in providing turnaround management,performance improvement, and corporate advisory services, isseeking to expand its Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI)- Aerospace, Defense, Aviation & Space (ADAS) team in variouslocations throughout the U.S. With more than 10,000 professionalsbased across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, ourfirm excels in problem solving and value creation.

Drawing on astrong operational heritage and hands-on-approach, ourprofessionals work closely with organizations and stakeholders tohelp tackle complex business issues and maximize value.

A&M’sglobal Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI)practice focuses on serving middle market and large cap privateequity firms to improve operating results at their portfoliocompanies. In addition to serving private equity clients andportfolio companies, the ADAS team also leverages its industry andfunctional expertise to serve corporate clients in the Aerospace,Defense, Aviation & Space sectors.

Our PEPI services include: Aerospace, Defense, Aviation & Space Transformation Services Interim Management M&A Services Manufacturing Operations CFO ServicesAlvarez & Marsal combines our heritage in taking oncomplex and challenging environments and situations with ourexperience in Aerospace, Defense, Aviation & Space to help createhigh performing teams and deliver results. Our seasoned industryexperts are called on by the highest levels of the Pentagon and thelargest acquisition programs in the history of the US Department ofDefense (DoD), foreign governments, and partner nations. Seniorexecutives, members of the boards of directors, operators ofcommercial aviation companies, suppliers, prime contractors, OEMs,and the broad and diverse multi-tier supplier networks across theglobal defense industrial base rely on our professionals to addressthe current market challenges with a keen eye toward unlockingvalue.

The industry has recently faced unprecedented challenges.

Delivering results in the new global operating environment is notonly a matter of operating performance improvement and shareholdervalue, but also a matter of financial solvency and nationalsecurity. Our diverse, extended platform of experts includes ADASindustry leaders and functional SMEs in engineering, data science,finance, operations, and other areas, making A&M the partner ofchoice when a generic approach to problem solving is simply notenough. We bring a history of success working collaboratively withclients to take on the toughest short-term challenges and deliverlong term sustainable results. The ADAS team takes holistic,cross-functional approaches that focus on quickly identifying highimpact opportunities for EBITDA, cash management, and operationalimprovements across the entire organization. Our team is targetinghigh growth in the next 2-4 years. We offer excellent opportunitiesfor career advancement and building leadership skills. The ADASleadership team is focused on providing career development,training, and exposure to international businessassignments.

Professional experience: Leading teams through time-sensitive projects by structuring aperformance improvement plan and managing the process through tocompletion Synthesizing meaningful insights from data, facts, anddiscussions with clients Developing findings and making strategic recommendations Working with clients directly to implement strategic andoperational recommendations Hands-on, relevant experience through consulting or industryprojects 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 and productivity improvement Manufacturing experience in fabrication or assemblyenvironments Footprint optimization Emerging technologies in engineering and manufacturing Human capital / organizational structure design andeffectiveness Process improvement SG&A cost reduction Management Operating Systems Change Management Working capital and cash managementProfessional skills: Strong written, oral, and analytical skills Sharp data analytics skills (data science, businessintelligence, data visualization, etc.) Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills Structured project management (time, team, and workstreammanagement) Initiative, drive, and critical thinking skills Intellectual curiosity and passion for developing newskillsets Entrepreneurial mindset and excited to develop new capabilitiesand client relationships Ability to deliver results on-time and on-quality under timepressure Flexible, creative thinking

Qualifications:

U.S. Citizenship required due to client requirements for someof our work related to Aerospace, Defense, Aviation & Space Previous professional experience with a recognized strategyconsulting firm

REQUIRED

10+ years of relevant work experience Flexibility to travel up to 80% of the time Depth in Aerospace, Defense, Aviation, or Space preferred Experience with go-to market strategy and business developmentpreferred Recent project leadership experiences Experience working with PE and/or PE relationships a PLUS(personal or professional), especially related to Aerospace,Defense, Aviation & SpaceThe salary range is $150,000 – $225,000annually, dependent on several variables including but not limitedto education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition,A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on anumber of factors, including individual and firm performance.

Please ask your recruiter for details.

Alvarez & Marsal recruits onan ongoing basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, untilthe opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to applyexpeditiously to any role(s) that they are qualified for and thatare of interest to them.

Full-time Positions and Part-time PositionsOver 30 hoursRegular employees working 30 or more hours per weekare also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spendingand savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages atrates determined from time to time as well as a 401(k)-retirementplan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees willalso receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) fromAlvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paidtime off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hoursof sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federalholidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount ofvacation and personal days available varies based on tenure androle type. For more information regarding A&M’s benefitsprograms click here:https://careers.alvarezandmarsal.com/pages/work-well-live-well#LI-JB1InclusiveDiversityA&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independentthinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shapeour industry. The collaborative environment and engagingwork-guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality,Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity-are themain reasons our people love working at A&M. InclusiveDiversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness,encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. Itruns through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business,support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&Mway.

Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice toprovide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation,and other terms and conditions of employment without discriminationbecause of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry,citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or genderexpression (including transgender status), sexual orientation,marital status, military service and veteran status, physical ormental disability, family medical history, genetic information orother protected medical condition, political affiliation, or anyother characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicablelaws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statementsand additional information by region here .Unsolicited Resumes fromThird-Party RecruitersPlease note that as per A&M policy, we donot accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unlesssuch recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specifiedopening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits anunsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M willhave the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without anyfee owed to the submitting employment agency, person orentity.

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