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

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

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About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results‑oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands‑on approach to solving our clients’ problems and helping them reach 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.

Description

A&M’s Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) practice focuses on serving upper middle market and large‑cap private equity firms. These firms engage A&M to assess potential transactions or improve operating results at existing portfolio companies with annual revenues ranging from $50 million to over $1 billion. Within the Education coverage team, typical mandates involve synergy assessment or integration planning for organizations in the Education industry, including K‑12, for‑profit and non‑profit higher education, skilled trade schools, and other training and development businesses.

This is your opportunity to join A&M PEPI’s Merger Integration & Carve‑Outs (MI&C) team. You will develop a broad range of operational skills, receive direct client exposure, and work on some of the largest, most complex, high‑profile deals in the United States. The MI&C service line offers a structured and disciplined approach to create and capture value, covering the full spectrum of the deal lifecycle from pre‑deal operational and synergy reviews to day‑one planning and post‑deal implementation.

Manager Role

• Provide service excellence by identifying key client business issues, determining client needs, supplementing assessment techniques with innovative approaches, evaluating and validating analysis, and developing recommendations.
• Depending on deal size, lead workstreams or focus areas within the Integration Management Office (IMO) – Synergies, TSAs, Blueprinting, Day 1 Readiness, Executive Reporting, Integration Roadmap, Communications, Organizational Design, etc.
• Oversee day‑one and day‑100 planning, execution, and performance improvement across strategic planning, operational optimization, back office consolidation, supply chain, IT/reporting integration, and customer & channel management.
• Track progress against day‑one and day‑100 objectives, adjusting integration strategies or people as required.
• Actively drive performance improvement assessments and oversee implementation of recommendations.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of professional experience (corporate and/or consulting), ideally encompassing merger integration, business transformation, and/or change management.
• Operating experience in, 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 nationwide and internationally.
• Experience in integration planning and divestitures is a plus.
• Experience leading one or more workstreams in a business transformation.
• Deep functional expertise in at least one of the following areas: finance & accounting operations, human resources / organizational design, role & job analysis, leadership & stakeholder involvement, communications planning and management, supply chain / operations, Salesforce effectiveness, marketing optimization, pricing/margin/mix optimization, knowledge management and transfer.
• Experience designing and leading internally‑focused and externally‑focused change / communications strategies.
• MBA preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, initiative, critical thinking, and flexibility to travel up to 80% of the time.
• Desire to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑performing professional environment with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Your Journey at A&M

We prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards 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.

Benefits Summary

Full‑time positions (30+ hours) are entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits, including healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, disability coverages, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with an annual discretionary contribution. Benefits also include paid time off (vacation, personal days, nine (72) hours of sick time for part‑time, ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave). The salary range is $125,000–$190,000 annually, dependent on education, experience, skills, and geography. A&M offers a discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Alvarez & Marsal is committed to providing and promoting equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination. We comply with all applicable laws and engage in inclusive hiring practices.