Senior Manager/Associate Director Transformation Management Office (m/f/x) - Midwest US

<p>Mutares SE &amp; Co. KGaA, Munich (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutares.com">www.mutares.com</a>), as a listed private equity holding company, acquires medium-sized companies in special situations, which show significant operational improvement potential and are sold again after undergoing a repositioning and stabilization process. Mutares actively support its portfolio companies with its own investment and operations teams and through strategic add-on acquisitions. The focus is on companies with revenues ranging from USD 120 million to USD 850 million, across various industries. The aim is to achieve a clear value increase with a focus on sustainable, long-term growth of the portfolio company.</p><p>This role involves on-site work at portfolio companies located across US territory.</p><p><strong>Your Tasks</strong></p><ul><li><p>Supporting our portfolio companies in their turnaround journey, by working closely with the management board and the Mutares team</p></li><li><p>Establishing a business plan incl. a turnaround concept and driving the implementation together with the Operations team and the portfolio company, including the management of different stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Assessment of strategic decisions (e.g. Insourcing/Outsourcing) together with the local teams and the Mutares team</p></li><li><p>Supporting the acquisition and integration process of add on acquisitions</p></li><li><p>Establishing the management governance and coherent tracking and reporting within the portfolio company</p></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><ul><li><p>Successfully completed a degree in the field of economics, engineering, science or similar with outstanding results</p></li><li><p>At least 6 years of experience in transformations, restructuring or turnaround situations</p></li><li><p>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with an entrepreneurial mindset and hands-on approach</p></li><li><p>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite</p></li><li><p>Business fluency in English, with the ability to communicate in a well-structured and concise manner</p></li><li><p>Willingness to travel up to 4 days per week (typically Monday – Thursday) and to work in an international environment</p></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>What Mutares offers</strong></p><ul><li><p>Work in a highly motivated, international, committed, and agile team that enjoys working together</p></li><li><p>Exciting work environment with varied challenges, strategic influence, and tasks for continuous personal and professional development</p></li><li><p>Flat hierarchies, fast decision-making processes, and room for your own ideas</p></li><li><p>Regular team events and offsites</p></li></ul>