PEPI: Director, Operations Group—Aerospace, Defense, Aviation & Space; U.S. Locations

PEPI:
Director, Operations Group—Aerospace, Defense, Aviation & Space (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr

Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) practice focuses on serving mid-market and large-cap private equity firms to improve operating results at portfolio companies. The Aerospace, Defense & Aviation team provides deep functional expertise and cross-functional solutions to drive EBITDA and operational improvements.

The Team

A&M’s PEPI service line promotes deep functional skills and experience. The Aerospace, Defense & Aviation practice combines industry expertise with consulting experience to create high-performing teams.

Our PEPI services include:

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

How You Will Contribute

• Lead large, complex client engagements by identifying, designing, and implementing creative business solutions.
• Structure and manage performance improvement plans, delivering time-sensitive projects to completion.
• Synthesize insights from data and client discussions to develop findings and strategic recommendations.
• Work directly with clients to implement strategic and operational recommendations.

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 and drive
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to deliver results on‑time and on‑quality under time pressure
• Flexible and creative thinking
• Client relationship building

Qualifications

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

Your journey at A&M

A&M offers robust performance development, continuous learning, and a culture that fosters meritocracy. Employees have access to extensive training and career advancement opportunities.

EEO and Equal Opportunity Employer

Alvarez & Marsal is an equal opportunity employer that promotes non‑discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, and other protected characteristics. A&M’s inclusive diversity policy ensures an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants.

Benefits

Full‑time employees working 30 or more hours per week are entitled to participate in A&M’s fringe benefits including healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. Employees receive additional paid time off including vacation, personal days, sick time, federal holidays, floating holiday, and parental leave.