Description

Manager, Automotive Aerospace, Industrial and Defense

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A& M) is a global consulting firm with over 11, 000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 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. The collaborative environment and engaging work-guided by A& M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity-are why our people love working at A& M.

The Team

A& M's Automotive Aerospace Industrial and Defense Group (AAI) provides management consulting services to help companies improve performance and grow stronger. We partner with our clients to identify opportunities, enhance efficiency, and maintain competitive advantage in the areas of corporate strategy, revenue enhancement, information technology, finance, human resources, supply chain management, operations, product development, customer relationships, merger integration and outsourcing advisory. Unlike traditional advisory firms, Alvarez & Marsal is privately held with leadership drawn from the executive ranks of both consultancies and corporations. We provide strategy and hands-on implementation with a bias towards action and results. Working within our clients' operations, we create positive change efficiently and economically, without disruption to business processes and functions.

AAI engagements range from holistic cross-functional transformations, functional performance improvement, interim management and M& A assistance with a clear focus on quickly identifying high impact opportunities for EBITDA expansion, balance sheet improvements, and increasing shareholder/company value.

How you will contribute

AAI is targeting high growth in the next year. The ideal candidate background is one that possesses functional knowledge/exposure in the Automotive, A& D and/or Industrial sectors with a background in overall operations, supply chain, or product development. We seek to assemble a team with creativity, intellectual curiosity and a wide range of passions and backgrounds. The AAI leadership team is focused on providing career development, training, and exposure to different aspects of the client operations.

Managers serve as an integral part of our project teams, routinely exposed to clients and firm leadership, helping our clients solve complex problems from day one of their first projects. The ideal candidate is adaptable to new assignments, systems and tools, can handle multiple tasks concurrently, able to meet deadlines under pressure and has a strong sense of humor.

Managers frequently lead the following types of engagements and conduct analysis as well as lead teams to deliver results. Hands-on experience in at least several of the following areas is required:

• Manufacturing and Contract Manufacturing
• Product Development and Product Engineering
• Distribution & Logistics, Network Modeling
• Business Unit and Operational Transformation
• Direct & Indirect Procurement
• SG& A Cost Reduction
• M& A: Divestitures/Carve-Outs and Integration

Professional Skills:

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access and Excel
• Strong technical acumen, analytical skills, and comfortable working with complex data
• Ability to partner with team members through time-sensitive projects, structuring a work plan and managing processes to completion
• Synthesize meaningful insights from data, opinions, or facts, and develop findings and make strategic recommendations
• Working with clients directly to implement strategic and operational recommendations
• High energy style, flexible and adaptive with the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of business experience
• 2+ years of consulting experience or corporate positions with operational, engineering, or financial focus is a plus
• A Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain or other technical field preferred
• MBA preferred
• Government clearance is a plus
• Preferred exposure to consulting in a professional services firm environment or corporate positions with a financial and operational focus
• Flexibility for 80% overnight travel

Your journey at A& M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A& M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

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. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A& M's benefits programs.

The salary range is $125, 000 - $185, 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. Please ask your recruiter for details.