Managing Director, Turnaround and Restructuring, RPM Partners

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Posted Oct 17, 2026

Remote · US Full Time

Est. $220K – $325K/yr

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Overview

This role involves leading complex restructuring, turnaround, and performance improvement engagements within the automotive and manufacturing sectors. The position serves as a senior restructuring leader and trusted advisor in high-stakes situations, delivering hands-on operational and financial solutions that strengthen performance and enterprise value.

Responsibilities

Lead complex restructuring, turnaround, and performance improvement engagements within the automotive and manufacturing sectors.
Serve as the senior restructuring leader and trusted advisor in high-stakes situations involving lenders, sponsors, management teams, suppliers, customers, and other key stakeholders.
Advise Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and automotive suppliers on liquidity management, operational stabilization, restructuring strategies, and business transformation initiatives.
Drive strategic and financial decision-making through sophisticated financial analysis, operational insight, and stakeholder negotiations.
Analyze and interpret complex financial and legal documents, including loan agreements and related stakeholder documentation (including forbearance agreements, accommodation agreements, access agreements, and similar materials).
Oversee supplier engagement and supply chain stabilization efforts during distressed and transitional situations.
Perform Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO)-type responsibilities, including cash flow oversight, operational execution, stakeholder communications, and turnaround implementation.
Lead and mentor engagement teams while managing multiple client engagements in fast-paced environments.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships and identify business development opportunities across restructuring and automotive markets.
Deliver exceptional client service and thought leadership in complex advisory engagements.

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Requirements (Basic Qualifications)

Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in restructuring, turnaround, insolvency advisory, or performance improvement consulting.
Proven first-chair experience leading complex restructuring and turnaround engagements.
Significant experience advising automotive OEMs and suppliers.
Deep understanding of stakeholder dynamics, leverage points, and multi-party negotiations.
Strong experience with complex financial analysis, distressed situations, and operational improvement initiatives.
Experience reviewing and negotiating complex financial and legal documents.
Demonstrated success performing CRO-type advisory work.
Proven business development and client relationship management capabilities.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, leadership, and team management skills.