Director, PEPI - Tech Services M&A

Alvarez & Marsal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is seeking a Director for Tech Services M&A to lead large, complex engagements with private equity clients and their portfolio companies. You will direct IT diligence, integration planning, and Day‑1/Day‑100 execution while driving performance improvements across ERP, finance, and operations.

We expect 10+ years of consulting or related experience, with strong change management and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional consulting or relevant industry experience, with a minimum of five years specializing in systems implementations, merger integration, business transformation, and change management.
• Extensive experience working for or with private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, or related transaction/merger integration experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams and to engage with C-suite executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex client engagements identifying, designing, and implementing business and technology solutions for private equity clients and portfolio companies.
• Oversee IT diligence, merger integration and carve‑out planning and execution, Day‑1/Day‑100 objectives, and governance.
• Drive performance improvement in ERP, back office, supply chain, and BI/reporting integration, while coaching and developing staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

Strategy development

Communication with C-suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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.

Director, Tech Services M&A

A&M’s Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice, with offices throughout the US, focuses on serving upper‑middle market and large‑cap private equity firms who have engaged A&M to help improve operating results at their portfolio companies. The companies we serve are upper‑middle market in the $50 million to $1 billion plus range.

PEPI Services Include

• Merger Integration & Carve‑outs
• IT‑pre‑acquisition diligence
• IT‑post‑acquisition implementations and integration
• Interim Management
• Commercial Due Diligence/Strategy
• Rapid Results
• Supply Chain
• CFO Services

How You Will Contribute

We bring a structured and disciplined approach to create and capture value. We provide private equity buyers and their portfolio companies with a broad continuum of knowledge and tools for mergers, acquisitions, carve‑outs, joint ventures and alliances. The team works across the full spectrum of the deal lifecycle from pre‑deal technology, operational and synergy reviews, through 'Day‑1' planning, to post‑deal implementations. Our services include due diligence (software product and tech, IT and operational), merger integration / carve‑out planning and execution, transition service agreement negotiation & governance, ERP implementations, IT operations & cost reduction, and enterprise architecture. The PEPI IT group is a growing business targeting high growth in the next two to four years. We offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and build leadership skills. The leadership team is focused on providing development opportunities, training and exposure to international business assignments.

Director

We are seeking individuals that can lead and deliver large, complex client engagements that identify, design, and implement creative business and technology solutions for private equity clients and their portfolio companies. A&M Directors frequently lead the following types of engagements:

• Pre‑acquisition IT diligence assignments focused on the following key areas: Business systems (e.g., ERP, WMS, and CRM); IT Infrastructure; Enterprise Architecture; Software Development Lifecycle; Budgetary analysis; and Organizational / Personnel assessment
• Interim IT management
• Day‑1 and 100‑day planning and execution – driving performance improvement in key areas such as ERP, back office, supply chain, BI/reporting integration, customer and channel management; track progress against Day‑1 and Day‑100 objectives, adjusting strategies or personnel as required
• Implement and oversee the quality of deliverables and effectively manage the team and day‑to‑day relationships to ensure exceptional performance
• Continue to develop our people through coaching; providing input and guidance into the staffing process; actively participating in staff recruitment and retention activities; and providing leadership and support for delivery teams and staff in local offices

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional consulting or relevant industry experience, with a minimum of five years specializing in systems implementations, merger integration, business transformation, and change management
• Extensive experience working for or with private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, or related transaction/merger integration experience
• Deep functional expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Private Equity Advisory
  • IT merger integration and carve‑out
  • Business / IT transformation program / project management (e.g., ERP)
  • Collaboration and leading change to improve key business functions, such as supply chain and/or finance/accounting
  • IT operations
  • Solution architecture
  • Enterprise architecture and infrastructure
  • IT assessment and strategy development
  • IT performance improvement and cost reduction
• Demonstrated track record working with C‑suite executives as well as private equity deal and operating partners
• Excellent fact‑gathering and analytical skills, including business process mapping and quantitative analysis
• Specific experience designing and leading the execution of internally‑focused and externally‑focused change/communications strategy
• Previous strategy and change management experience. Advisory experience from a top‑tier strategy firm, leading specialist, niche advisory firm, or Big‑4 consultancy
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Flexibility to travel at least 75% of time

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 fosters 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.

Benefits Summary

Full‑time Positions and Part‑time Positions Over 30 hours. Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, 72 hours of sick time (prorated for part‑time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. The salary range is $150,000 – $225,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

A&M does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.