Director (m/f/d), Corporate Transformation Services - #2768475

Description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action- and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and helping them reach their potential. A&M is different by design: we give people ownership and impact from day one, fuel development through real opportunity, and provide direct access to leaders who invest in our growth. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and shape our industry. Guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity, our collaborative, globally minded environment is why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

Corporate Transformation Services (CTS) as one of A&M’s core competencies advise clients in improving profitability targets and leading clients out of strategic and operational crisis situations in a sustainable manner.

The EMEA Team focuses on delivering top- and bottom-line impact across e.g. aerospace & defence, automotive, industrial products, chemicals, and energy. Our team combines industry expertise with strategic insight, advising or stepping into interim leadership roles to implement performance improvements that stick.

How You Will Contribute

As Director (m/f/d), Corporate Transformation Services you will:

• Lead (large-scale) transformation, restructuring, and performance improvement initiatives
• Drive complex engagements from initial diagnostic through execution, often in high-pressure or time-critical situations
• Partner with CEOs, Boards, and senior management to set priorities, stabilize performance, and drive enterprise-wide improvement
• Translate strategic objectives into executable operating and financial improvement plans with measurable EBITDA and cash impact
• Deliver initiatives across core industrial functions including operations, supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, finance, S&OP, and R&D
• Support M&A-related activities, including due diligence, carve-outs, post-merger integration, and 100-day value creation plans
• Act as a trusted advisor and, where required, step into interim leadership roles
  
  

Qualifications

• An excellent university degree and well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• +8 years of professional experience, including years in a global top-tier restructuring, strategy or management consulting firm
• Having practical industry leadership experience beyond consultancy is regarded as a valuable asset
• Demonstrated history of achievement within a consulting firm, showcasing a dedication to professional growth and excellence
• In-depth knowledge of one or more of the following industries: machinery & equipment, automotive, OEM supplier, industrial products, chemicals, aerospace & defence, energy, etc.
• Entrepreneurial and impact-driven mindset
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and German at native/business level
  
  

Your journey at A&M

At A&M, professional growth is tied directly to performance, not tenure. Our people take on meaningful, hands-on work supported by a performance development process that rewards contribution and fosters a culture of meritocracy. Stretch roles, evolving business needs, and firm growth create ongoing opportunities for ownership and building new skills, while direct access to senior leaders provides mentorship and real-time coaching along the way. We also prioritize your wellbeing through comprehensive benefits and resources. Together, these elements create an environment where high-performing professionals can continue to grow and advance from day one.