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Operations - Senior Vice President

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Consulting
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need a Master's/MBA, extensive consulting and industry experience, strong analytical skills, relationship management with C-suite, and a passion for Operations. Willingness to travel and work flexibly is essential.
  • You will enhance business performance through revenue growth, profit improvement, cash management, and digital enablement while addressing operational challenges across various industries.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree and / or an MBA, and evidence of a strong academic record.
  • A degree in Business, Finance or Engineering is preferable but not essential.
  • Extensive and relevant experience with a mix of consulting and industry.
  • Demonstrable track record in achieving implementation oriented, qualitative solutions in multiple workstreams.
  • Deep understanding of business issues and the ability to communicate them effectively to team leaders and clients.
  • Willingness to build professional and personal growth by working in high-impact situations under time-pressure.
  • True passion for achieving ambitious results.
  • Outstanding analytical and critical thinking skills along with strong financial literacy and modelling.
  • Passion for Operations and supply chain and a contributor to / participant in industry events / conferences.
  • Excellent relationship management with c-suite stakeholders while achieving results.
  • Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and executive-level presentation skills.
  • Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of an additional language would be advantageous.
  • Willingness to travel, sometimes at short notice.
  • Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, and in particular as unique projects/needs arise.
  • Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment.
  • Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners’ Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organisation.

Responsibilities

  • The Performance & Technology team works with healthy, under-performing and distressed companies across a variety of urgent, high impact situations.
  • The team helps our clients deliver significant improvement in business performance and enterprise value across various industries through five key areas: revenue growth, profit improvement, cash management, digital enablement, and organizational effectiveness.
  • The current environment is driving a strong pipeline for Operations and supply chain transformation specific projects across many industry sectors.
  • Suitable candidates for this position will have a strong suite of consulting and operational knowledge; you will be working alongside experienced staff with practical, real-world experience that can swiftly identify opportunities and real issues.
  • Experience in working with operational due diligence and operations issues across supply chain strategy, supply chain transformation, S&OP, operational excellence and logistics with both industry and Consulting experience would be of great advantage.
  • Cross industry experience or specific experience of retail supply chain and logistics is of interest to us.
  • This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities, duties or responsibilities.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Senior Vice President in Operations.

What type of environment does AlixPartners promote?

AlixPartners promotes an inclusive environment that values diversity and aims for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.

What is the work model for employees at AlixPartners?

AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model that combines in-person and remote working to support work-life integration.

What are the key areas the Performance & Technology team focuses on?

The team focuses on revenue growth, profit improvement, cash management, digital enablement, and organizational effectiveness.

What type of experience is preferred for candidates applying for this position?

Candidates with operational knowledge, experience in consulting, and a background in operational due diligence, supply chain strategy, and logistics are preferred.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, travel is part of this position, although the frequency may vary based on client, team, and individual circumstances.

What educational qualifications are required for this role?

A Master’s degree and/or an MBA with a strong academic record is required. A degree in Business, Finance, or Engineering is preferable but not essential.

Are there language requirements for this position?

Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of an additional language would be advantageous.

What skills are essential for candidates applying for this role?

Candidates should possess outstanding analytical and critical thinking skills, strong financial literacy, excellent relationship management with c-suite stakeholders, and strong communication skills.

Does AlixPartners offer benefits to its employees?

Yes, AlixPartners offers market-leading benefits that include health benefits, time-off policies, and financial/retirement benefits.

Is there an expectation for working hours flexibility?

Yes, candidates should be willing to work outside of normal business hours as unique projects or needs arise.

What commitment does AlixPartners expect from its employees regarding the company's values?

Employees must become familiar with and promote the Core Values outlined in the AlixPartners’ Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment at all levels of the organization.

Does AlixPartners provide equal employment opportunities?

Yes, AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Consulting
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1981
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

For more than forty years, AlixPartners has helped businesses around the world respond quickly and decisively to their most critical challenges – circumstances as diverse as urgent performance improvement, accelerated transformation, complex restructuring and risk mitigation. These are the moments when everything is on the line – a sudden shift in the market, an unexpected performance decline, a time-sensitive deal, a fork-in-the-road decision. But it’s not what we do that makes a difference, it’s how we do it. Tackling situations when time is of the essence is part of our DNA – so we adopt an action-oriented approach at all times. We work in small, highly qualified teams with specific industry and functional expertise, and we operate at pace, moving quickly from analysis to implementation. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients until the job is done, and only measure our success in terms of the results we deliver. Our approach enables us to help our clients confront and overcome truly future-defining challenges. We partner with you to make the right decisions and take the right actions. And we are right by your side. When it really matters.