Manager, Corporate Transformation Services

Alvarez & Marsal; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 135.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Discretionary annual bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a senior consultant to lead cross-functional transformation initiatives in Chicago. You will drive revenue-model optimization, cost reduction, and delivery improvements across clients, partnering with executives to deliver measurable financial results.

The role requires 4–8+ years in strategy consulting or equivalent experience, with a focus on EBITDA uplift, P&L ownership, and value creation. Travel and Claude AI familiarity are appreciated.

Formación

• 4–8+ years of consulting experience; top-tier strategy firms preferred.
• Bachelor’s in business administration or finance; MBA a plus.
• Proven track record leading transformation from assessment through implementation.
• Strong client delivery with sustainable, results-driven solutions.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with grit and outcomes focus.
• Experience with financial modeling, EBITDA improvement, value creation, and P&L ownership.
• High emotional intelligence; adept at leading teams and managing stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel and work in dynamic environments.
• Experience using Claude AI is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead transformation efforts across revenue, delivery, cost, and governance models.
• Drive revenue-model optimization and product/service delivery improvements.
• Identify and reduce operating expenses through structured initiatives.
• Shape G&A operating model optimization and cross-functional alignment.
• Manage transformation programs with value capture and executive visibility.
• Develop new business opportunities leveraging personal network and market knowledge.

Conocimientos

Transformation Leadership

Financial Modeling

P&L Ownership

Cross-functional Delivery

Executive Stakeholders

Educación

Bachelor's in Business or Finance

MBA

Herramientas

PowerPoint

Excel

Visio

Descripción del empleo

Description

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.

About Alvarez and Marsal

A&M’s Corporate Transformation Services (CTS) practice is rapidly expanding and has a strong foothold in leading large-scale transformations. CTS practitioners are entrepreneurial, open minded, high-achieving, and collaborative individuals who go the extra mile and deliver gold standard work for their teammates and clients. They are often leaders amongst their peers with the confidence to approach internal and external problems head-on and the grit to execute highly complex, value-add initiatives in intense situations. A&M prides itself on promoting an inclusive and connected practice which builds leaders and teams that are trusted by executives to assess and execute high-stakes and sustained performance improvement.

How you will contribute

We partner with clients through the full transformation lifecycle – from assessment and strategy development through implementation – to deliver sustainable financial improvement. Our approach is highly operational and results-driven, requiring rapid understanding of industry and business context, tailored methodologies, and strong client collaboration. You’ll work across multiple transformation levers, including:

• Revenue Model Optimization (i.e., how the business generates, captures, and maximizes revenue)

• Product and Service Delivery Model Improvement (i.e., how the business delivers its services)

• Cost Reduction (i.e., how the business identifies and eliminates inefficiencies to lower operating expenses)

• G&A Operating Model Optimization (i.e., how the business structures and operates its support functions, such as Finance, HR, and Supply Chain)

• Transformation Management & Value Capture (i.e., how the business manages and delivers the transformation and captures the corresponding value)

• Our engagements span industries. Every project is high-stakes, high-impact, and custom-tailored – there are no “easy” engagements. Success in this role demands grit, agility, and deep commitment to driving real results in partnership with our clients.

• In addition to client delivery, you’ll be encouraged to demonstrate entrepreneurial leadership by leveraging your network and industry experience to identify and pursue new business development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4 – 8+ years of consulting experience, with prior experience at top-tier strategy consulting firms preferred; equivalent experience leading large-scale cross-functional transformation programs in complex corporate environments is highly-valued and may be considered in lieu of consulting experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or finance preferred, advanced accounting degree or MBA a plus

• Proven track record of leading transformation initiatives from assessment/strategy development through implementation, with a focus on revenue model optimization, cost reduction, product/service delivery enhancement, and/or G&A operating model optimization

• Strong client delivery skills with a proven track-record of providing business leadership, solving challenging problems, and delivering sustainable solutions in complex corporate environments

• Entrepreneurial mindset with an abundance mentality – driven to create exceptional outcomes and empowered opportunities for clients and peers alike

• Hands-on operator who thrives in high-impact, high-complexity settings with executive-level exposure – grit, stamina, and a passion for results are essential

• Strong experience with financial modeling, EBITDA performance improvement, value creation, and P&L ownership

• Demonstrated ability to frame ambiguous problems, synthesize complex information, and communicate insights clearly to both executive and operational stakeholders

• Known for high emotional intelligence with the ability to diffuse tension, foster collaboration, and lead teams to desired outcomes

• High-energy work style with the ability to adapt in dynamic environments with competing demands

• Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio with a high degree of attention to detail and commitment to delivery gold standard outputs

• Comfortable with travel

• Experience and comfort using Claude

*This is not an all-encompassing list, nor does a qualified candidate need to meet every item listed

Benefits

• 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, seventy-two (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 $135,000-$160,000 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.