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Performance Improvement Managing DirectorSelby Jennings • Chicago, IL, United States
Performance Improvement Managing Director

Performance Improvement Managing Director

Selby Jennings • Chicago, IL, United States
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Performance Improvement Managing Director

A boutique consulting firm is seeking to bring on a Managing Director to join their Performance Improvement practice. This executive-level role is ideal for a seasoned operator and advisor with deep experience in driving operational transformation and financial optimization across private equity-backed businesses.

The Managing Director will serve as a strategic partner to private equity clients and portfolio company leadership, leading high-impact engagements focused on liquidity, performance, and organizational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead initiatives in Liquidity & Working Capital Optimization , Strategic Analytics & Planning , and Performance Measurement & Management to drive measurable impact.
  • Diagnose key business challenges, forecast liquidity needs, and identify inefficiencies in financial / accounting processes and organizational design.
  • Ensure findings and opportunities are clearly communicated and aligned with client expectations.
  • Oversee project management and implementation, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and approaches are logical and achievable.
  • Develop and execute plans to optimize working capital, improve transparency, and instill a liquidity-focused culture.
  • Identify risks early, create contingency plans, and maintain proactive communication with clients.
  • Drive business development efforts by cultivating relationships with private equity firms, identifying new opportunities, and expanding the firm's client base.

Qualifications :

  • 15+ years of experience in management consulting or private equity operations
  • Proven success leading performance improvement initiatives across diverse industries
  • Strong network within the private equity ecosystem and demonstrated business development capabilities
  • Deep expertise in operational and financial value creation levers
  • Exceptional communication skills and executive presence
  • Location : Remote

    Base pay range : $200,000.00 / yr - $350,000.00 / yr

    Selby Jennings is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a working environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, and where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

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