Senior Director, PEPI - Tech Services M&A (Open to all US locations)

Alvarez & Marsal; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal seeks a Senior Director for PEPI - Tech Services M&A to lead complex client engagements for private equity clients and their portfolio companies, focusing on IT diligence, integration, and post‑acquisition optimization.

You will drive Day‑1 and 100‑day planning, oversee ERP, back‑office, supply chain, BI reporting improvements, and partner with C‑suite executives and deal partners to deliver measurable performance gains.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional consulting or relevant industry experience, with at least five years in systems implementations, merger integration, business transformation, and change management.
• Extensive experience with private‑equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and transaction or merger integration projects.
• Demonstrated track record working with C-suite executives and private‑equity deal and operating partners.
• Prior strategy and change‑management experience; advisory background from a top‑tier strategy firm, leading specialist firm, or Big‑4 consultancy.
• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre‑acquisition IT diligence across systems, infrastructure, architecture, development lifecycle, budgeting, and organizational assessment.
• Manage interim IT operations and oversee Day‑1 and 100‑day planning, ensuring performance improvement in ERP, back‑office, supply chain, BI/reporting, and customer/channel management.
• Ensure high‑quality deliverables and maintain strong relationships with teams and stakeholders.
• Co‑coach and develop staff, participate in recruitment and retention activities, and provide leadership support to delivery teams.

Skills

Executive-level collaboration

Analytical skills

Change management

Stakeholder management

C-suite liaison

Private equity knowledge

IT diligence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

IT integration tools

Enterprise architecture templates

Job description

Position: Senior Director, PEPI - Tech Services M&A

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action‑ and results‑oriented professionals in more than 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. Guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity, A&M offers a collaborative environment and engaging work.

The Team

A&M’s Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice serves upper middle‑market and large‑cap private equity firms and helps improve operating results at their portfolio companies. Clients typically range from $50 million to over $1 billion.

Services We Provide

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

How You Will Contribute

As a Senior Director you will lead complex client engagements that identify, design, and implement creative business and technology solutions for private equity clients and their portfolio companies. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead pre‑acquisition IT diligence across systems, infrastructure, architecture, development lifecycle, budgeting, and organizational assessment.
• Manage interim IT operations and oversee Day‑1 and 100‑day planning, ensuring performance improvement in ERP, back‑office, supply chain, BI/reporting, and customer/channel management.
• Ensure high‑quality deliverables and maintain strong relationships with teams and stakeholders.
• Co‑coach and develop staff, participate in recruitment and retention activities, and provide leadership support to delivery teams.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional consulting or relevant industry experience, with at least five years in systems implementations, merger integration, business transformation, and change management.
• Extensive experience with private‑equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and transaction or merger integration projects.
• Deep functional expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• Private equity advisory
• IT merger integration and carve‑out
• Business/IT transformation program or project management (e.g., ERP)
• Supply‑chain and/or finance/accounting transformation
• 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 and private‑equity deal and operating partners.
• Excellent fact‑gathering and analytical skills, including business process mapping and quantitative analysis.
• Experience designing and leading change/communications strategy for internal and external audiences.
• Prior strategy and change‑management experience; advisory background from a top‑tier strategy firm, leading specialist firm, or Big‑4 consultancy.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to travel up to 75 % of the time.

Your Journey at A&M

A&M prioritizes employee experience, continuous learning, and meritocratic reward. You will receive top‑notch training, on‑the‑job learning opportunities, and the chance to advance your career. Well‑being resources and benefits support your personal journey.

Benefits Summary

• Full‑time and part‑time positions (30+ hours/week) are entitled to healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary employer matching.
• Paid time off includes vacation, personal days, 72 hours of sick time (prorated for part‑time), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave.
• Salary range: $175,000 – $250,000 annually plus discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance.

Alvarez & Marsal does not require or administer a lie detector test under any circumstances and strongly encourages compliance with all applicable employment laws.