Senior Director

**Description** Alvarez & Marsal ("A&M") is a global consulting firm with over $2+ billion in revenues and 7000 staff offering a broad range of professional services including Restructuring, Transaction Advisory, Private Equity Performance Improvement ("PEPI"), Corporate Transformation Services, Valuations, and Disputes & Investigation Services. Companies, investors, and government entities around the world turn to A&M for leadership, action and results. A&M's dedicated PEPI professionals work with Investors and their portfolio companies to provide independent analysis and end to end services across the investment life cycle that deliver results in every economic cycle. Whether serving in a performance improvement advisory capacity for an under-performing company or in interim management roles, we draw on a deep operational heritage and proven approaches, such as our proprietary diagnostic - the Rapid Results Program, which helps to quickly and effectively assess business process management risks and identify key areas impeding performance. Through our PEPI practice, A&M offers assistance to private equity owned portfolio companies that are under-performing or with a need of re-organization and re-positioning. Working directly with company management, A&M's involvement reassures all stakeholders that the company is taking important steps to address its problems and maximize its value. Purpose of the role: Within our established and highly regarded PEPI team, an opportunity exists for a **Senior Director** in **Paris**. We are looking to hire someone who has a successful track record with a blend of operational and commercial skills, an entrepreneurial approach, and networks across the M&A community in France and Europe. Supported by the Pan-European team, you will help build the profile and reputation of A&M PEPI in France. You will reflect the operational distinctiveness that is A&M; a business savvy, solution focused business entrepreneur who is determined to make a difference and not afraid to challenge the status-quo. The Senior Director will deliver both interim and advisory assignments in Pre and Post Deal. Key Responsibilities: - Wide range of projects: Operational/commercial due diligence, post-merger integration, performance improvement, transformation, and interim management - Advising and implementing performance improvement programs for major corporations across a wide range of industry sectors - Evaluating both cost reduction and revenue enhancement opportunities - Leading the post-acquisition work to ensure that the ODD was realized in full and in the shortest possible time - Developing detailed and robust methodology to ensure that the in the first 100 days total clarity and ownership is created throughout the organization, a clear path to delivering the growth and cost reduction developed and the identified quick wins delivered - Encompassing in the 100-day planning process the merger of two organizations for which a specific methodology has been developed - Supporting delivery of projects with PE-owned businesses to assess opportunities to improve their financial /operating performance and implement findings and recommendations - Working with PE-owned clients through the full spectrum of complex issues that arise in operations, including manufacturing, supply chain management, logistics and purchasing - Contributing strongly to business development activity including developing successful pitches and selling, on from the initial "diagnostic" project phase into implementation work - Initial rapid diagnostic into a company's immediate and future major operational issues, product profitability, cost base, manufacturing processes and options for performance improvement - Supporting PE firms to ensure their portfolio companies have credible plans and the ability to execute and deliver the financial results required - Developing & implementing a new operating plan to improve the business operational performance Requirements for this position: Essential: - An effective communicator who can engage effectively with leadership teams in pressure situations. - Private Equity Industry Savvy with established experience of working with Private Equity backed portfolio companies - Extensive knowledge of Transformation, PMI, Due Diligence in a top tier PE or strategy firm, leading specialist and/or niche advisory firm or 'Big 4' consultancy - Recent, relevant experience in International Operations, including manufacturing, supply chain management, purchasing and logistics - Track record of successfully delivering major assignments at pre and post deal - Experience in operational KPIs, balance score cards, and a reporting/ review process to ensure continuous improvement of the operational performance of the business - Understand and execute LEAN production philosophy - Lead holistic performance improvement projects, understanding different kinds of Project Management Office (PMO) tools - Ability an