Private Equity Operations Manager / Operations Director (m/f/d)

We are looking for an Operations Manager:in (OM) or Operations Director (m/f/d) for our growing Operations Team, who will tackle projects for operational optimization and sustainable increase of company value.
Depending on suitability, experience, and the situation, our OMs typically also regularly take on responsibility in the management of portfolio companies. The role thus offers the ideal springboard to develop into a top management position/managing director position (CEO, COO, CXO) within a few years, including equity participation in the portfolio company, and to implement your own business cases & investments within the setup.
Most important prerequisite: You should have the desire to work operationally in the medium-sized business sector! This includes the readiness to actively tackle the mostly very operational and practical work in a typical medium-sized business environment and to take responsibility for diverse topics.

• Execution of various projects for the operational further development of the respective portfolio companies through process optimization and by increasing growth
• Depending on suitability, experience, and situation, temporary leadership responsibility in the respective portfolio company, e.g., as Head of Marketing, Supply Chain, Sales, or Production
• Support in transactions – both in the purchase and sale process (e.g., conducting Commercial Due Diligence)

• Successful completion of a business administration or technical degree from a renowned university
• Either 5+ years of consulting experience at a top-tier strategy consulting firm…
• …or a combination of 3+ years of relevant top management consulting experience and 2+ years in industry (including initial operational leadership experience)
• High digital affinity and ideally experience with digital transformation projects
• Analytical approach to problems as well as entrepreneurial implementation strength
• Strong affinity for the medium-sized business sector (hands-on mentality, strong communication skills)
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills
• Willingness to travel or flexibility, as a high presence on-site at the portfolio companies is required

• Continuous development: this role offers the ideal springboard to develop into a top management position/managing director position within a few years
• Attractive salary package as well as short and direct decision-making processes
• Personal and appreciative atmosphere in a dynamic, entrepreneurial team with many years of transaction and management experience
• Regular team events (such as team lunches, summer party, New Year's dinner, or ski event)

If you have any questions, Ms. Kira Bukin can be reached at

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