(Senior) Manager, Strategy & Transformation (m/f/d)

Aurelius; Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AURELIUS is seeking a strategist to drive the reorganization of portfolio companies after acquisitions. You will collaborate with current management to design and execute transformation plans that lift long-term value and performance.

The role blends strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, with typical on-site deployment of about 12 months. You'll join a team of 180 operating experts and play a key part in boosting competitiveness and profitability across the portfolio within a dynamic

Qualifications

• Degree in business administration, finance, engineering, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of professional experience in either consulting or industry.
• Expertise in restructuring and operations, with a proven track record in leading teams or projects.
• Genuine interest in the private equity industry, showcasing your passion for driving growth and delivering exceptional change.
• Analytical thinking, a results-oriented personality, a well-developed sense of responsibility, and a strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive transformation and restructuring plans for portfolio companies.
• Collaborate with the existing management team to maximize long-term value.
• Lead and contribute to a range of projects from inception to implementation.
• Spend approximately 12 months on site per assignment.
• Drive competitiveness and profitability across the portfolio.

Skills

Restructuring

Operations

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Entrepreneurial spirit

Communication skills

Education

Business Administration

Finance

Engineering

Job description

What you'll do:

In this role, you will play a crucial part in the reorganization and restructuring of our portfolio companies following an acquisition by AURELIUS. Collaborating closely with the existing management team, your primary focus will be to develop and execute comprehensive transformation and restructuring plans that maximize the long-term value of each firm. This position offers a unique blend of strategic and hands-on responsibilities, allowing you to lead and contribute to a range of captivating projects from inception to successful implementation. Typically spending 12 months on site, you will actively drive the enhancement of competitiveness and profitability for our portfolio companies. An exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within the private equity sector, while working alongside a team of 180 in-house operating taskforce experts.

What you'll need

• Degree in business administration, finance, engineering, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of professional experience in either consulting or industry.
• Expertise in restructuring and operations, with a proven track record in leading teams or projects.
• Genuine interest in the private equity industry, showcasing your passion for driving growth and delivering exceptional change.
• Analytical thinking, a results-oriented personality, a well-developed sense of responsibility, and a strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills and an entrepreneurial spirit.

At AURELIUS, you'll find more than just a job - you'll become part of a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your ideas and impact truly matter.

Our culture is built on a hands-on, pragmatic mindset that values initiative, ownership and teamwork.

We look for individuals who think like entrepreneurs and thrive as part of a dynamic team.