Senior Transformation Associate — Private Equity

Alvarez & Marsal; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Sick time

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm that helps clients unlock potential through practical, results‑oriented transformations. The Senior Associate will support large, complex engagements in Transformation Services, collaborating with private‑equity leadership to drive EBITDA improvements and organizational changes.

The role emphasizes designing and implementing cost‑reduction initiatives, workforce and process improvements, and strategic recommendations across portfolio

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 4–7 years of professional industry or consulting experience implementing operating‑expense cost‑reduction programs.
• Deep knowledge of an industry vertical (e.g., industrial, business services, distribution, consumer products, and retail) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Structure and manage performance‑improvement plans through to completion.
• Identify cost‑reduction opportunities by redesigning organizational structures, staffing, and back‑office processes.
• Integrate data insights to enhance EBITDA and operating efficiency.
• Implement cost‑reduction initiatives, including workforce changes and process improvements.
• Make strategic recommendations based on findings.
• Lead consulting projects in at least two of: margin management, pricing, product rationalization; sales & operations planning; sourcing and global supply chain; organizational structure; non‑labor cost efficiency; process improvement; SG&A cost reduction; working capital and cash management.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm that helps clients unlock potential through practical, results‑oriented transformations. The Senior Associate will support large, complex engagements in Transformation Services, collaborating with private‑equity leadership to drive EBITDA improvements and organizational changes.

The role emphasizes designing and implementing cost‑reduction initiatives, workforce and process improvements, and strategic recommendations across portfolio