Director, Portfolio Operations

@ East 57th Street Partners

Overview

The Director, Portfolio Operations at East 57th Street Partners is a key operating team member who collaborates directly with portfolio company leadership and investment professionals. This role implements performance improvement initiatives, strengthens operational infrastructure, and drives measurable value creation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with management teams to assess operations and execute value creation plans.
• Implement initiatives for pricing optimization, margin expansion, and working capital efficiency.
• Assist with post-acquisition integration and align processes, systems, and cultures.
• Develop and track KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with CFOs, COOs, and other executives.
• Lead firmwide initiatives including technology, procurement, and digital transformation.
• Prepare operational analyses and recommendations for boards and investors.
• Support management teams in talent recruitment and development.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in operations, consulting, or finance in high-growth environments.
• Proven track record in operational improvement and EBITDA growth.
• Strong financial and analytical acumen with hands-on approach.
• Experience across multiple industries including manufacturing, industrial services, or tech-enabled operations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with C-suite executives.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.

Why Join?

This is a unique opportunity to impact a growing private equity firm as it scales its portfolio from 18 to 25+ companies. The role offers extensive travel and exposure across industries to drive enterprise value creation.

Key skills/competency

Operational Transformation, Performance Improvement, Integration Support, KPI, Reporting, Strategic Project, Collaboration, Financial Acumen, Analytical, Talent Enablement