Senior Associate, Transformation & Performance Improvement

Alvarez & Marsal; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Senior Associate in Transformation Services to support large, complex client engagements for portfolio companies. You will design and implement creative business solutions in collaboration with private‑equity leadership, driving EBITDA growth and operating‑level efficiency.

Responsibilities include structuring improvement plans, identifying cost reductions, and leading two or more transformation workstreams across finance, operations, and procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 4–7 years in operating‑expense cost‑reduction programs.
• Experience in a professional services or consulting environment is preferred.
• Industry vertical knowledge is a plus (industrial, business services, distribution, consumer products, retail).

Responsibilities

• Structure and manage performance‑improvement plans to completion.
• Identify cost‑reduction opportunities by redesigning structures and processes.
• Integrate data insights to improve EBITDA and operating efficiency.
• Lead cost‑reduction initiatives, including workforce changes and process improvements.
• Make strategic recommendations based on findings.
• Lead projects in at least two areas: margin management, pricing, product rationalization, S&OP, sourcing, and supply chain.

Skills

Cost reduction

Performance improvement

Data analysis

Project management

Industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Senior Associate in Transformation Services to support large, complex client engagements for portfolio companies. You will design and implement creative business solutions in collaboration with private‑equity leadership, driving EBITDA growth and operating‑level efficiency.

Responsibilities include structuring improvement plans, identifying cost reductions, and leading two or more transformation workstreams across finance, operations, and procurement.