Senior Opportunities (m/f/d) - Software & Technology Services (Open to all German locations)

Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading consulting firm in Hamburg is seeking a Senior Consultant for Software & Technology Services. The role involves delivering assessments, transformations, and due diligence projects, requiring over 10 years of experience in the software industry. Key responsibilities include assessing product roadmaps, leading performance improvements, and providing actionable recommendations to clients. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in Agile methodologies and excellent communication skills. This position offers a collaborative environment with strong growth opportunities.

Leistungen

Continuous learning opportunities

Employee well-being programs

Collaborative work environment

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years relevant experience in software industry.
• Minimum 5 years consulting experience to the tech industry.
• Experience in performance improvement or transformation engagements.

Aufgaben

• Assess product roadmaps and technical debt.
• Lead transformation projects with measurable impact.
• Deliver client-ready reports to Private Equity and Corporate clients.

Kenntnisse

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Performance improvement

Leadership capability

Tools

ALM tools (e.g., Jira)

Cloud-native platforms

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Senior Opportunities (m/f/d) - Software & Technology Services (STS)

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

Software & Technology Services (STS) is a pan-EMEA team renowned for deep sector expertise and a differentiated approach to solving critical business problems. We deliver complex transformations, including product and engineering cost optimization, productivity improvement, and re-platforming of software products and IT & OT platforms. Our work spans pre-deal commercial, technical, and operational due diligence, post-merger integration, and carve-outs. Team members may also take interim leadership roles, such as CTO, to drive client success.

We combine in-industry and advisory experience, collaborating closely with specialists across A&M Business Units to deliver seamless, high-impact solutions for our clients.

How you will contribute

You will work with two primary client segments:

• Software product companies

• Tech‑enabled organizations, including payments providers and media companies with streaming platforms

In this role, you will lead and deliver assessments, transformations, and due‑diligence projects, leveraging your deep industry expertise and strong technical acumen to achieve tangible, measurable outcomes.

Measurable Impact:

• Deliver performance improvement and cost optimization for client product and engineering organizations

• Lead transformation projects resulting in measurable business impact (e.g., productivity gains, cost reductions)

• Provide actionable recommendations and support successful implementation

Key Responsibilities

• Assess product roadmaps, non-functional requirements, and technical debt

• Evaluate software architecture, including open-source adoption

• Review engineering organization scalability and delivery capability

• Analyse operating models, ways of working, and supporting technical functions

• Examine customer and engineering data for actionable insights

• Assess use of ALM tools (e.g., Jira), build chain tooling, and cloud/hosting infrastructure

• Develop and manage data request lists; interrogate client systems

• Build quantitative and qualitative fact-bases for assessments

• Execute due diligence for product and engineering functions, delivering client-ready reports to Private Equity and Corporate clients

• Diagnose and redesign operating models for software businesses

• Coach clients through major change initiatives

• Chair meetings, run workshops, and present executive-level updates and final readouts

• Supervise and mentor junior staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture

Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant experience in software industry or software focused business units and professional services

• Minimum 5 years consulting to the tech industry

• Experience in leading and delivery of performance improvement or transformation engagements

• Experience with private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, or related transaction/product and tech due diligence

• Deep expertise in Agile methodologies and their application across large-scale, distributed software product organizations

• Proven track record in implementing evidence-based business improvement initiatives

• Familiarity with market-leading tools for Agile process automation, testing, and continuous deployment

• Strong understanding of modern software architecture (e.g., microservices, service mesh, cloud-native platforms)

• Ability to translate technical insights into commercial implications

• Desirable: Knowledge of cyber security concepts for software development organizations, including security‑by‑design in DevOps

Soft Skills

• Thrive in fast‑paced, challenging, and unpredictable environments

• Excellent facilitation skills; able to forge consensus and drive executable solutions

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills with strong presentation confidence; business‑fluent English is essential, while business‑fluent German is highly appreciated

• Ability to summarize key insights into client‑ready deliverables and ensure quality standards

Interested candidates should demonstrate a blend of technical depth, commercial acumen, and leadership capability. We welcome applications from those who are passionate about driving change and delivering results in dynamic environments.

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 foster 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.