Operations Engagement Manager

Operations Engagement Manager – (Private Equity)

Location:

Remote | US

Candidate Must Have - Current Top Tier Consulting Firm Experience

• Highly Competitive $400K+ OTE (Salary, STI, Performance Initiatives)
• Full Benefits - Medical, Dental, Life, 401K, Vision
• Outstanding Company Culture - Vertical Career Mobility

This role is within a management consulting firm focused on private equity-backed portfolio companies
, delivering rapid operational improvements, margin expansion, and turnaround execution across manufacturing and industrial businesses in North America and Europe.

The position functions as an Operations Engagement Manager
, responsible for leading client engagements end-to-end
, managing both the client relationship and a team of consultants to deliver measurable performance outcomes.

The environment is highly execution-driven, with a focus on hands‑on implementation within client operations
, not strategy alone. Engagements are fast‑paced, high‑impact, and tied directly to EBITDA improvement, operational efficiency, and enterprise value creation.

The Operations Engagement Manager is accountable for:

• Owning day‑to‑day client relationships within private equity portfolio companies
• Leading and developing a team of consultants across multiple work streams
• Structuring and driving operational transformation initiatives from diagnosis through implementation
• Delivering quantifiable results (cost reduction, throughput improvement, working capital optimization)

This role operates as the primary execution leader on‑site
, bridging executive stakeholders, frontline operators, and internal consulting teams.

This role is best suited for a high‑accountability operator and leader who can independently structure complex problems, lead teams, and drive change within demanding client environments.

The ideal candidate:

• Thrives in ambiguous, high‑pressure situations
• Demonstrates strong leadership presence with clients and teams
• Has a bias toward action and execution over analysis alone
• Can influence stakeholders from shop floor to C‑suite

Candidates must be capable of leading and coaching teams across:

• Process Capacity & Utilization Modeling
• Bottleneck Identification & Throughput Optimization
• Warehouse & Supply Chain Optimization
• KPI Design & Performance Management Systems
• Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
• Workforce Productivity & Labor Optimization

• Serve as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders (Plant Managers, COOs, Operating Partners)
• Lead performance cadences, steering meetings, and executive updates
• Navigate organizational dynamics to ensure alignment and execution
• Manage and develop a team of consultants across multiple work streams
• Define workplans, delegate responsibilities, and ensure quality of output
• Coach team members on structured problem solving and client delivery

• Lead on‑site operational transformation initiatives within manufacturing environments
• Own value creation levers tied to cost, productivity, and EBITDA improvement
• Translate analysis into practical, executable solutions

• Structure complex operational challenges into clear work streams and hypotheses
• Guide data analysis, validate insights, and drive decision‑making
  
  Ensure recommendations are implemented and sustained within the operation

• Support due diligence, operational assessments, and performance improvement initiatives
• Align work streams to investment theses and value creation plans
• Deliver results within compressed timelines typical of private equity environments

• 5+ years of experience in:
• Management consulting (operations / performance improvement), OR
• High‑performance manufacturing environments with leadership responsibility
• 3+ years of experience leading teams or managing projects/engagements
• Demonstrated experience in:
• Client‑facing roles
• Driving measurable operational improvements
• Leading cross‑functional initiatives
• Bachelor’s degree required (STEM, Operations, or Business preferred)
• Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred
• Willingness to travel up to 80% and work on‑site at client locations

• Experience with private equity‑backed companies or turnaround environments
• Hands‑on experience with:
• Value Stream Mapping and Visual Management systems
• Prior experience in operational consulting or performance improvement roles