Performance Improvement Director AlixPartners

Posted on 9 Sep

Experience

15 - 17 Years

Education

Bachelor of Science

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Are you ready to build a future that exceeds your expectations? At AlixPartners, a leading global consulting firm, we help CEOs, boards, and owners tackle their most complex, high-value challenges often those making front-page news and shaping Board Room agendas.

Our Energy & Process Industries (EPI) practice works with healthy, underperforming, and distressed companies across the refining, petrochemicals, and broader downstream value chain. You will collaborate with C-level executives at national, integrated, and independent energy and chemicals companies, as well as institutional investors and portfolio firms. Drawing on your deep industry expertise, you ll deliver measurable results across strategy, operations, capital, and performance.

As part of our collaborative, fast-paced team, you will work on urgent, high-impact situations helping clients unlock value while pursuing your own professional development and growth aspirations.

  • Lead end-to-end client delivery across strategy, operational improvement, cost transformation, and commercial performance in refining and petrochemicals
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives and boards especially in situations of urgency, complexity, or underperformance
  • Oversee and coordinate multiple concurrent client engagements, ensuring excellence in delivery and outcomes across teams
  • Drive business development efforts with both existing and new clients developing relationships, shaping opportunities, and converting high-value mandates
  • Build and develop the practice, including talent development, capability building, and cross-functional collaboration across AlixPartners globally
  • Collaborate closely with peers in turnaround, restructuring, due diligence, and value creation to bring multi-disciplinary solutions to clients and investors

Desired Candidate Profile

  • A minimum of 15 years of experience with a blend of strategic consulting and industry leadership in refining, petrochemicals, or downstream
  • Experience may include time with:
    - A top-tier strategy firm at Senior Manager or Principal level
    - A global energy or chemicals operator in VP or senior functional/strategy roles
    - An institutional investor or PE-backed portfolio company with a focus on value creation
  • Demonstrated ability to lead both delivery and business development across complex client portfolios
  • Deep understanding of global energy markets, value chains, and regional dynamics, with experience in the Middle East a strong plus
  • Prior involvement in M&A, commercial diligence, or post-deal transformation is advantageous
  • A track record of high-impact problem solving, boardroom presence, and driving results under pressure
  • Strong academic credentials from a top university; advanced degree (MBA, MS)
  • Advanced written communication skills experienced with preparing client ready documents as well as structuring and developing presentation materials
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, database applications and other related tools
  • Fluency in English is critical; Arabic knowledge would be advantageous

Department / Functional Area

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