PEPI Manager M&A - EdTech (Open to all US locations)

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results‑oriented professionals in more than 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.

Manager, Merger Integration & Carve‑Outs - Education Industry

A&M’s Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) practice, with offices throughout the US, focuses on serving upper middle‑market and large‑cap private equity firms. These PE firms engage A&M to assess potential transactions or to help improve operating results at existing portfolio companies. The companies we assess are upper middle‑market in the $50 million to $1 billion+ annual revenue range.

Education

• K‑12
• For‑profit sector as well as non‑for‑profit sectors of higher education
• Skilled trade schools
• Other training and development businesses

Merger Integration & Carve‑outs: Broaden your expertise, build your skillset

This is your opportunity to join A&M PEPI’s MI&C team—and develop an impressive range of operational skills. Benefiting from direct client exposure and learning from some of the top practitioners in the field, you will be involved throughout the lifecycle of some of the largest, most complex, and high‑profile deals in the U.S. The MI&C service line brings a structured and disciplined approach to create and capture value. We provide corporate and private equity buyers with a broad continuum of knowledge and tools for mergers, acquisitions, carve‑outs, joint ventures and alliances.

The team works across the full spectrum of the deal lifecycle from pre‑deal operational and synergy reviews to Day 1 planning and post‑deal implementation. In addition, the team has expertise in developing and reviewing restructuring and turnaround plans and identifying operational risks. Our services include due diligence (commercial, operational), Integration Management Office, synergy, TSA, integration planning, Day 1 readiness, and post‑close execution.

MI&C is a growing service line that expects high growth in the next 2 to 4 years. We offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and building leadership skills. The MI&C leadership team is focused on providing career development, training and exposure to international business assignments.

Build your skillset by providing valuable insight into how an entire business goes through the change process. As we help our PE clients outperform the market, you will add real value. All the while, you can broaden your experience across industry groups and enjoy unlimited opportunities to progress as part of a fast‑growing team.

Manager Role

• Manager‑level responsibilities include providing service excellence by identifying key client business issues, determining client needs by supplementing the standard assessment techniques and tools with innovative approaches, evaluating and validating analysis, and developing recommendations for the client in the context of the overall engagement.
• Depending on the deal size, managers will lead workstreams or a focus area within the Integration Management Office (IMO) – Synergies, TSAs, Blueprinting, Day 1 readiness, Executive Reporting, Integration Roadmap, Communications, Organizational Design, etc.
• Many engagements include Day 1 and Day 100 planning, execution, and driving performance improvement in key areas:
• Strategic planning
• Operational optimization / consolidation
• Back office consolidation
• Supply chain
• IT / reporting integration
• Customer and channel management
• Managers can expect to actively drive performance improvement assessments across an enterprise, and/or to oversee the implementation of recommendations.
• The role may also involve tracking progress against Day 1 and/or Day 100 objectives, and adjusting integration strategies or people as required.

Qualifications

• At least 5‑8+ years of professional experience (corporate and/or consulting) – ideally encompassing merger integration, business transformation, and/or change management.
• Operating experience in, and/or exposure to, the for‑profit education sector.
• Understanding of key value drivers for investing in for‑profit education.
• Knowledge of major trade‑offs, trends, and issues in for‑profit education—both in and beyond the U.S.
• Experience in integration planning and divestitures is a plus, but not required.
• Experience in leading one or more workstreams in a business transformation.
• Deep functional expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• Finance & Accounting operations
• HR / Organizational design
• Role and Job Analysis
• Leadership and Stakeholder Involvement
• Communications planning and management
• Supply Chain / Operations
• Salesforce effectiveness
• Marketing optimization
• Pricing/Margin/Mix optimization
• Knowledge Management and Transfer
• Success at both planning initiatives (leading to growth in revenue and/or profitability) and driving the initiatives operationally
• Program management and leadership experience
• Specific experience designing and leading the execution of internally‑focused and externally‑focused change/communications strategies
• MBA preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Initiative and drive
• Critical thinking skills
• Flexibility to travel up to 80%
• Desire to be part of a fast‑paced, high‑performing professional environment with an element of entrepreneurial spirit

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.

Benefits Summary

Full‑time Positions and Part‑time Positions Over 30 hours
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 periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan 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.

The salary range is $125,000 - $190,000 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.