Senior Manager/Associate Director Transformation Management Office (m/f/d) - Chicago

Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, Munich (www.mutares.com), 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.

As we continue to grow and broaden our footprint, we are expanding our Operations Team in the greater Chicago area. We are seeking an experienced professional with a proven track record in Transformation Management Office within the restructuring sector - someone who embraces continuous improvement and brings an entrepreneurial mindset.

This role involves on-site work at portfolio companies located across US territory. 

Your Tasks:

• Supporting our portfolio companies in their turnaround journey, by working closely with the management board and the Mutares team
• 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
• Assessment of strategic decisions (e.g. Insourcing/Outsourcing) together with the local teams and the Mutares team
• Supporting the acquisition and integration process of add on acquisitions
• Establishing the management governance and coherent tracking and reporting within the portfolio company

Your Profile:

• Successfully completed a degree in the field of economics, engineering, science or similar with outstanding results 
• At least 7 years of experience in transformations, restructuring or turnaround situations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with an entrepreneurial mindset and hands-on approach
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Business fluency in English, with the ability to communicate in a well-structured and concise manner
• Willingness to travel up to 4 days per week (typically Monday – Thursday) and to work in an international environment

What Mutares offers:

• Work in a highly motivated, international, committed, and agile team that enjoys working together
• Exciting work environment with varied challenges, strategic influence, and tasks for continuous personal and professional development
• Flat hierarchies, fast decision-making processes, and room for your own ideas
• Regular team events and offsites