Senior Associate: Operations Group--Aerospace, Defense, Aviation & Space (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCA[...]

Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Associate to join its dynamic Aerospace, Defense, Aviation & Space team. This role offers the chance to lead high-impact projects, providing strategic recommendations and implementing operational improvements for clients in the private equity sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background, excellent project management skills, and a passion for driving results. With opportunities for career advancement and a collaborative work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a growing field. Join a firm that values integrity, quality, and diversity while working on transformative projects.

Benefits

Healthcare Plans

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 4-7+ years of relevant work experience in consulting or operations.
• Strong analytical and data visualization skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams through performance improvement projects.
• Synthesize insights from data and client discussions.

Skills

Data Analytics

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Critical Thinking

Creative Thinking

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Business Intelligence Tools

Data Visualization Tools

Job description

Senior Associate: Operations Group--Aerospace, Defense, Aviation & Space (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)

Location: Chicago, IL, United States
Date Posted: Nov 27, 2024

Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), a leading independent global professional services firm specializing in providing turnaround management, performance improvement, and corporate advisory services, is seeking to expand its Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) – Aerospace, Defense, Aviation & Space (ADAS) team in various locations throughout the U.S. Our firm excels in problem solving and value creation.

A&M’s global Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice focuses on serving middle market and large cap private equity firms to improve operating results at their portfolio companies. In addition to serving private equity clients and portfolio companies, the ADAS team also leverages its industry and functional expertise to serve corporate clients in the Aerospace, Defense, Aviation & Space sectors.

Our PEPI services include:

• Aerospace, Defense, Aviation & Space
• Transformation Services
• Interim Management
• M&A Services
• Supply Chain
• CFO Services

The ADAS team takes holistic, cross-functional approaches that focus on quickly identifying high impact opportunities for EBITDA, cash management, and operational improvements across the entire organization. Our team is targeting high growth in the next 2-4 years. We offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and building leadership skills.

Professional experience:

• Leading teams through time-sensitive projects by structuring a performance improvement plan and managing the process through to completion
• Synthesizing meaningful insights from data, facts, and discussions with clients
• Developing findings and making strategic recommendations
• Working with clients directly to implement strategic and operational recommendations
• Hands-on, relevant experience through consulting or industry projects in several of the following areas:
  • Direct and indirect cost transparency
  • Margin management, pricing, product rationalization
  • Sales & marketing effectiveness, processes, incentives
  • Sales and operations planning
  • Sourcing and global supply chain
  • Operations management and productivity improvement
  • Manufacturing experience in fabrication or assembly environments
  • Footprint optimization
  • Emerging technologies in engineering and manufacturing
  • ERP and IT/OT ecosystems
  • Human capital / organizational structure design and effectiveness
  • Process improvement
  • SG&A cost reduction
  • Management Operating Systems
  • Change Management
  • Working capital and cash management

Professional skills:

• Strong written, oral, and analytical skills
• Sharp data analytics skills (data science, business intelligence, data visualization, etc.)
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Structured project management (time, team, and workstream management)
• Initiative, drive, and critical thinking skills
• Intellectual curiosity and passion for developing new skillsets
• Entrepreneurial mindset and excited to develop new capabilities and client relationships
• Ability to deliver results on-time and on-quality under time pressure
• Flexible, creative thinking

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship required due to client requirements for some of our work related to Aerospace & Defense
• 4-7+ years of relevant work experience
• Flexibility to travel up to 80% of the time
• Previous professional consulting / operations experience with a recognized strategy consulting firm or Aerospace, Defense, Aviation, or Space related firm preferred
• Depth in Aerospace, Defense, Aviation, or Space preferred
• Recent project leadership experiences
• Experience working with PE and/or PE relationships a PLUS (personal or professional), especially related to Aerospace, Defense, Aviation & Space

The salary range is $100,000 - $170,000 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.

Alvarez & Marsal recruits on an ongoing basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) that they are qualified for and that are of interest to them.

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 from time to time as well as a 401(k) retirement plan.

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Diversity & Inclusion

A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can 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 the main reasons our people love working at A&M.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws.