Description
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 workguided 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.
The Team
GESS group at A&M provides critical business support to the firm and encompasses a range of functions including Information Technology, Marketing, Information Security, Insight Centre & Knowledge Management, Corporate Real Estate, Human Resources, and Operations. GESS enables A&M's client service delivery, go-to-market, risk management and growth goals as a strategic partner.
How You Will Contribute
As the member of the A&M Project Manager you will: Lead the successful execution of complex business initiatives across the full project lifecycle. This role requires strong leadership in planning, design, development, and deployment, ensuring that scope, schedule, quality, and benefits are clearly defined and achieved. The Project Manager will oversee the entire project life cycle while maintaining transparency to foster collaboration while following standard business processes. Responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional teams, monitoring progress, mitigating risks, and ensuring solutions align with business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional project management skills, strong technical and business acumen, and the ability to simplify complex concepts for clear communication. Additionally, this role demands outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building capabilities to engage stakeholders effectively and deliver successful outcomes
Key responsibilities include -
- Plan and manage projects from start to finish, making sure they're delivered on time, within scope, and on budget
- Define project objectives and create detailed plans and schedules that keep everyone aligned
- Work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and external vendors, balancing resources and priorities across multiple workstreams
- Monitor progress, track milestones, and provide clear, timely updates to stakeholders and leadership
- Identify risks and issues early, develop mitigation plans, and escalate when necessary to keep projects on track
- Identify, track, and document dependencies within the project and across related projects
- Oversee project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and tracking actual spending
- Ensure quality standards are met by validating deliverables and supporting testing phases
- Prepare and present status reports, dashboards, and key updates for steering committees and leadership meetings
- Build strong relationships across teams, foster collaboration, and keep communication open and transparent throughout the project lifecycle
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business focused studies (Administration, Analytics, Management, Finance) and/or data and technology focused studies (information technology, data science, statistics, computer science or information systems), or a related field (economics or project management)
- Project management certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, PgMP, PRINCE2, SAFe) is highly desirable
- 5 to 7 years of experience as a Project Manager, with a proven track record managing large-scale, complex technical or business initiatives involving multiple stakeholders
- Strong ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously, ensuring timely and successful delivery
- Skilled in building strong business relationships across the organization and fostering collaboration with internal teams and external vendors
- Ability to act independently, demonstrate leadership, and take initiative while thriving in a dynamic, fastpaced environment
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Proficient in creating reports, analyses, and scorecards for management, and delivering clear, concise presentations
- Skilled in managing third-party vendor relationships and coordinating deliverables
- Experience working in a corporate environment and collaborating with functions such as Finance, IT, HR, Marketing, and Legal
- Hands-on experience with Project Management tools such as Microsoft Project, Project Portfolio Management systems, or Agile tools such as Jira, ADO, Rally, etc.
- Expertise in various project management methodologies. (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to identify patterns and trends
- Comfortable working under pressure while maintaining focus on objectives and deadlines
- Highly organized, proactive, and self-motivated, with a positive can-do attitude and flexibility to shift priorities as needed
- Intellectually curious and proactive, with the confidence to challenge the status quo and propose innovative solutions
- Experience utilizing artificial intelligence technology and tools to automate work tasks
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.
Inclusive Diversity
A&M's entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging workguided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversityare the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is Alvarez & Marsal's practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.
Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters
Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
