Director, Consumer & Retail Transformation

Alvarez & Marsal; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) Consumer & Retail Group seeks a Director to lead complex client engagements across transformation, performance improvement, and M&A. You will own value creation and client impact from start to finish, while guiding high-performing teams and managing scope, resourcing, and timelines with rigor and speed.

You will build relationships with C-level and board stakeholders, drive strategic decisions with credibility, and identify opportunities to expand shareholder value

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree from a top university; MBA preferred.
• Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in consumer/retail business or consulting at a professional services firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex client engagements across transformation, performance improvement, and M&A; own value creation and client impact from start to finish.
• Help build and lead high-performing teams on engagements, managing scope, approach, resourcing, and timeline with rigor and speed.
• Own C-level and board relationships; guide strategic decisions through credibility and hands-on problem-solving.
• Identify and execute high-impact opportunities for EBITDA expansion and shareholder value with CRG leadership and clients.
• Synthesize financial, operational, and strategic data into enterprise-level recommendations with measurable P&L impact.
• Drive change management and stakeholder alignment across complex organizations.
• Build durable client relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Contribute to CRG tools, methodologies, and intellectual property; mentor junior staff and participate in recruiting.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Engagement Leadership

Client Management

Analytical Rigor

Communication

Action Orientation

People Leadership

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or related master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Access

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) Consumer & Retail Group seeks a Director to lead complex client engagements across transformation, performance improvement, and M&A. You will own value creation and client impact from start to finish, while guiding high-performing teams and managing scope, resourcing, and timelines with rigor and speed.

You will build relationships with C-level and board stakeholders, drive strategic decisions with credibility, and identify opportunities to expand shareholder value