Director, AI Transformation - Private Equity Consulting

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Alvarez & Marsal

Private Equity Performance Improvement

Director, AI Transformation - Private Equity Consulting

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 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.

A&M's Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice, with offices throughout the US, focuses on serving upper middle market and large cap private equity firms who have engaged A&M to help improve operating results at their portfolio companies. The companies we assess are upper middle market in the 50 million to 1 billion plus range.

Our professionals are aligned with a PEPI service line to promote the development of deep functional skills & experiences and to maximize our ability to tailor solutions to solve our clients' business issues.

Our PEPI services include:

• AI Transformation
• CDD/Strategy
• Interim Management
• Merger Integration & Carve-outs
• IT
• Rapid Results
• Supply Chain
• CFO Services

AI Transformation Practice

The AI Transformation team works directly with private equity firms and their portfolio companies to drive value through applied AI. Our engagements span:

• AI disruption diligence
• AI strategy and operating model design
• Margin expansion and cost optimization through automation and analytics
• Process redesign and workflow transformation
• AI-enabled product builds and digital capabilities
• New growth initiatives powered by data and advanced analytics
• End-to-end transformation execution, governance and value tracking

We align AI initiatives with investment theses, financial targets, and operational realities to ensure durable impact.

How you will contribute

As a Director in the PE AI Transformation team, you will lead AI-driven value creation engagements independently across the private equity lifecycle. You will serve as the senior delivery leader responsible for structuring workstreams, managing client relationships, and ensuring financial outcomes are achieved.

This role requires strong program management capabilities, operational transformation experience, and the ability to translate AI opportunities into concrete business results.

Key Responsibilities

Engagement Leadership

• Lead AI transformation engagements across PE-backed portfolio companies, owning scope, workplan, deliverables, and executive-level communication
• Manage cross-functional teams spanning strategy, operations, technology, and data to ensure disciplined execution against defined financial targets

AI Strategy, Diligence & Value Creation

• Identify and prioritize AI use cases aligned to EBITDA improvement, margin expansion, and growth objectives
• Lead AI-focused diligence workstreams, assessing AI maturity, technical capabilities, and value potential
• Develop AI-enabled operating models and transformation roadmaps grounded in operational feasibility and financial impact

Transformation Execution & Governance

• Establish program governance, KPI tracking, and reporting frameworks tied to value realization
• Oversee vendors and implementation partners while managing timelines, budgets, and execution risks
• Redesign core processes to embed AI into day-to-day operations and align organization structures with new capabilities

Practice Contribution

• Support business development efforts, including proposal development and client presentations
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the development of AI transformation methodologies and assets

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 8-12+ years of experience in strategy consulting, operational transformation, or value creation roles
• Demonstrated leadership of complex, multi-workstream transformation programs with measurable financial outcomes
• Strong PMO and program governance experience
• Experience working with private equity firms or PE-backed portfolio companies
• Track record of delivering margin improvement, cost optimization, or growth initiatives

AI & Technology Fluency

• Working understanding of AI applications in business contexts (automation, predictive analytics, generative AI)
• Experience translating AI opportunities into operational and financial impact
• Ability to engage credibly with both executive stakeholders and technical teams

Preferred Background

• Experience at a top-tier consulting firm
• Operational transformation and process redesign experience
• MBA or advanced degree preferred

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. Click here for more information regarding A&M's benefits programs.

The salary range is $150,000 - $225,000 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.

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