Director, Consumer & Retail Transformation Leader

Alvarez & Marsal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal in Washington, DC seeks a Director for the Consumer & Retail Group to lead complex client engagements across transformation, performance improvement, and M&A, owning value creation from start to finish. You will build and lead high-performing teams, manage scope and timelines, and guide senior client relationships with credibility and practical problem-solving.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in consumer/retail consulting or related operations roles, an undergraduate degree

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, or a mix of consulting and corporate finance / operations roles.
• Demonstrated success leading and managing complex work streams and projects.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access.
• Advanced written communication skills and ability to develop client-ready documents and presentations independently.
• Open to domestic travel up to 70% M-F

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, insight, and hands-on problem-solving.
• Identify and execute high-impact opportunities for EBITDA expansion and shareholder value in partnership 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

People Leadership

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Education

Undergraduate degree

MBA preferred

Master's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal in Washington, DC seeks a Director for the Consumer & Retail Group to lead complex client engagements across transformation, performance improvement, and M&A, owning value creation from start to finish. You will build and lead high-performing teams, manage scope and timelines, and guide senior client relationships with credibility and practical problem-solving.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in consumer/retail consulting or related operations roles, an undergraduate degree