Operations Transformation Associate—PEPI Growth

Alvarez & Marsal; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a leading global consulting firm seeking an Associate for the Operations Group/Transformation Services OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS.

Our PEPI practice helps private equity portfolio companies improve EBITDA and cash flow through a cross‑functional, hands‑on approach. The team emphasizes career development, leadership exposure, and international assignments, with a salary range of $90,000–$130,000 annually and a discretionary bonus program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2–4 years of professional industry or consulting experience implementing operating expense cost reduction programs.
• Depth in a particular industry vertical a PLUS (e.g., industrial, business services, distribution, consumer products and retail).

Responsibilities

• Work with team members through a time‑sensitive project by structuring a performance improvement plan and managing the process through to completion.
• Identify opportunities to significantly reduce cost structure by changing business leadership structure, sales and sales‑support staffing levels, business unit and functional management structure, and improving efficiency of all major back‑office functions.
• Synthesize other meaningful insights from data, opinions, or facts to enhance EBITDA and operating efficiencies.
• Implement programs to reduce cost structure, including changes to roles and responsibilities, implementation of supporting processes, and execution of workforce reductions.
• Develop findings and make strategic recommendations.
• Hands‑on experience through consulting projects or engagement in at least one of the following areas: Margin management, pricing, product rationalization; Sales & operations planning; Sourcing and global supply chain; Organizational structure and effectiveness; Non‑labor cost efficiency; Process improvement and performance management metrics / KPIs; SG&A cost reduction; Working capital and cash management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a leading global consulting firm seeking an Associate for the Operations Group/Transformation Services OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS.

Our PEPI practice helps private equity portfolio companies improve EBITDA and cash flow through a cross‑functional, hands‑on approach. The team emphasizes career development, leadership exposure, and international assignments, with a salary range of $90,000–$130,000 annually and a discretionary bonus program.