Performance Improvement manager | Scrabble & Jigsaw
Posted on November 2, 2023
Job Description
Job Title: Performance Improvement Manager (Private Equity)
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our private equity firm as a
Performance Improvement Consultant. In this role, professional will work closely with
portfolio companies to identify, implement, and drive initiatives that enhance their EBITDA
performance through focus on growth, costs and efficiencies.
Responsibilities:
1. Conducts thorough operational analyses of the portfolio company to identify
areas of inefficiency, process bottlenecks, and potential cost savings. The objective
would be to assess the company's current operations and financial performance to
create a roadmap for improvement.
2. Process Optimization: Streamlining and optimizing business processes is a crucial
aspect of the role. The consultant identifies areas where processes can be improved or
standardized to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
3. Revenue Growth Strategies: In addition to cost reduction, the consultant may focus
on revenue growth strategies. This involves analysing market trends, identifying new
business opportunities, and helping the company expand its market presence. It also
involves on ground assessment of sales infrastructure, process, people and customer
views to arrive at right initiatives.
4. Data Analysis and Business Intelligence: Strong analytical skills and the ability to
leverage data analysis and business intelligence tools to make data-driven decisions
and uncover valuable insights for process improvement and revenue enhancement.
5. Change Management: Implementing operational improvements often requires
changes in organizational structure and processes. The Operating Consultant supports
the portfolio company's management in effectively managing and communicating
these changes to the employees.
6. Supply Chain Optimization: Identify supply chain inefficiencies, optimize inventory
management, streamline logistics, and enhance supplier relationships to improve
operational effectiveness and reduce costs.
7. Performance Monitoring: Establish robust performance tracking mechanisms to
monitor the impact and effectiveness of performance improvement initiatives,
providing regular updates to senior management and stakeholders.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our private equity firm as a
Performance Improvement Consultant. In this role, professional will work closely with
portfolio companies to identify, implement, and drive initiatives that enhance their EBITDA
performance through focus on growth, costs and efficiencies.
Responsibilities:
1. Conducts thorough operational analyses of the portfolio company to identify
areas of inefficiency, process bottlenecks, and potential cost savings. The objective
would be to assess the company's current operations and financial performance to
create a roadmap for improvement.
2. Process Optimization: Streamlining and optimizing business processes is a crucial
aspect of the role. The consultant identifies areas where processes can be improved or
standardized to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
3. Revenue Growth Strategies: In addition to cost reduction, the consultant may focus
on revenue growth strategies. This involves analysing market trends, identifying new
business opportunities, and helping the company expand its market presence. It also
involves on ground assessment of sales infrastructure, process, people and customer
views to arrive at right initiatives.
4. Data Analysis and Business Intelligence: Strong analytical skills and the ability to
leverage data analysis and business intelligence tools to make data-driven decisions
and uncover valuable insights for process improvement and revenue enhancement.
5. Change Management: Implementing operational improvements often requires
changes in organizational structure and processes. The Operating Consultant supports
the portfolio company's management in effectively managing and communicating
these changes to the employees.
6. Supply Chain Optimization: Identify supply chain inefficiencies, optimize inventory
management, streamline logistics, and enhance supplier relationships to improve
operational effectiveness and reduce costs.
7. Performance Monitoring: Establish robust performance tracking mechanisms to
monitor the impact and effectiveness of performance improvement initiatives,
providing regular updates to senior management and stakeholders.
Qualifications:
1. Mastor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
Advanced degree preferred.
2. Prior experience of 3-5 years in management consulting in areas of revenue enhancement,
growth strategy development, sales and marketing excellence, supply chain optimization,
and cost optimization.
3. Strong project management skills, including project planning, resource management, and
risk mitigation.
4. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of utilizing data to
drive performance improvements.
5. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate
with stakeholders at all levels, including portfolio company management teams.
6. Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, process optimization methodologies, and project
management tools is highly desirable.
7. Results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving tangible outcomes and maximizing
value creation for portfolio companies.
1. Mastor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
Advanced degree preferred.
2. Prior experience of 3-5 years in management consulting in areas of revenue enhancement,
growth strategy development, sales and marketing excellence, supply chain optimization,
and cost optimization.
3. Strong project management skills, including project planning, resource management, and
risk mitigation.
4. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of utilizing data to
drive performance improvements.
5. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate
with stakeholders at all levels, including portfolio company management teams.
6. Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, process optimization methodologies, and project
management tools is highly desirable.
7. Results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving tangible outcomes and maximizing
value creation for portfolio companies.
