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

PEPI Manager M&A - EdTech (Open to all US locations)Apply for the PEPI Manager M&A - EdTech (Open to all US locations) role at Alvarez & MarsalAbout Alvarez & MarsalAlvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 professionals in more than 40 countries, dedicated to solving clients' challenges and unlocking value across industries. A&M's culture celebrates independent thinkers and action-oriented doers, guided by our core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity.Role OverviewA&M's Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) practice serves upper-middle-market and large-cap private equity firms. In the Education coverage team, this role focuses on mergers, separations, and integration planning for organizations in the education sector, including K-12, for-profit and non-profit higher-education, skilled trade schools, and other training and development businesses. You will be involved throughout the deal lifecycle, from pre-deal operational reviews to post-closing execution.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide service excellence by identifying key client business issues, supplementing standard assessment techniques with innovative approaches, evaluating and validating analysis, and developing recommendations within the overall engagement.Lead workstreams or focus areas within the Integration Management Office (IMO) – e.g., Synergies, TSAs, Blueprinting, Day1 Readiness, Executive Reporting, Integration Roadmap, Communications, Organizational Design.Drive performance improvement across an enterprise, including strategic planning, operational optimization, back-office consolidation, supply chain, IT/reporting integration, and customer/channel management.Track progress against Day1 and Day100 objectives, adjust integration strategies or people as required.Oversee implementation of recommendations and report progress to clients.Qualifications5–8+ years of professional experience in corporate or consulting roles, ideally in merger integration, business transformation, and/or change management.Experience in the for-profit education sector and knowledge of its key value drivers.Understanding of trends, trade-offs and issues in the sector.Experience in integration planning and divestitures is a plus.Demonstrated ability to lead one or more workstreams in business transformation projects.Deep functional expertise in at least one of the following areas:Finance & Accounting operationsHR / Organizational designRole and job analysisLeadership & stakeholder involvementCommunications planning and managementSupply chain / operationsSalesforce effectivenessMarketing optimizationPricing/Margin/Mix optimizationKnowledge management and transferProgram management & leadership experienceChange / communications strategy executionMBA preferredExcellent oral and written communication skillsInitiative and driveCritical thinkingFlexibility to travel up to 80% of the timeDesire to work in a fast-paced, high-performing professional environment with an entrepreneurial spirit.Benefits SummaryFull-time and part-time positions (30+ hours) at A&M offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health plans, flexible spending/savings accounts, life and disability coverages, a 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary contributions, paid time off (vacation, personal days, 72 hours of sick time, ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, parental leave), and more. The salary range is $125,000–$190,000, with discretionary bonus opportunities.Your Journey at A&MWe prioritize employee experience by fostering continuous learning, rewarding performance, and promoting meritocracy. With extensive training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.Equal Opportunity EmployerAlvarez & 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 or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, veteran status, disability, family medical history, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party RecruitersWe do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency submitting an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire the applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the agency.J-18808-Ljbffr