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PEPI: Director, Operations Group—Aerospace, Defense, Aviation & Space (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)
PEPI: Director, Operations Group—Aerospace, Defense, Aviation & Space (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)Alvarez & Marsal • San Francisco, CA, United States
PEPI : Director, Operations Group—Aerospace, Defense, Aviation & Space (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)

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

Alvarez & Marsal • San Francisco, CA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Director, Operations Group—Aerospace, Defense, Aviation & Space

Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) seeks a Director to lead large, complex engagements for private equity clients in the aerospace, defense, aviation, and related manufacturing sectors. The role combines deep industry expertise with consulting rigor to deliver operational improvements, margin growth, and strategic initiatives.

About the Team

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

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver large, time‑sensitive client engagements, structuring and managing performance improvement plans to completion.
  • Synthesize insights from data, facts, and client discussions to develop findings and make strategic recommendations.
  • Work directly with clients to implement strategic and operational recommendations.
  • Hands‑on experience through consulting projects in areas such as cost transparency, margin and pricing management, sales & marketing effectiveness, global supply chain, operations management, organizational effectiveness, process improvement, and SG&A cost reduction.
  • Maintain client relationships, build credibility, and drive consultant performance within the PEPI practice.

    • Professional Skills

  • Strong written, oral and analytical skills
  • Sharp data analytics skills (business intelligence, data visualization, etc.)
  • Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
  • Structured project management (time, team, and workstream management)
  • Initiative and drive; critical thinking; ability to deliver results on‑time under pressure
  • Flexible and creative thinking; client relationship building

    • Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required due to client requirements for some aerospace & defense work.
  • 10+ years of relevant work experience.
  • Previous professional consulting or 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.

    • Benefits & Compensation

    Salary range : $150,000–$225,000 annually, dependent on education, experience, and geography. A&M offers a discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Alvarez & Marsal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristic.

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