Portfolio Operations / Value Creation Consultant

chicago, IL Contracted Executive Portfolio Operations / Value Creation Consultant Location: Remote (US) Type: Contract (project-based, typically 3-12 months, extendable) Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience (high-end for PE consulting) reputed company: Join reputed company to work hands-on with PE-backed portfolio companies, driving operational improvements, implementing value creation playbooks, and delivering reputed company EBITDA reputed company. You will partner directly with portfolio leadership to identify and execute high-reputed company in operations, supply chain, cost optimization, process efficiency, and performance management. Key Responsibilities: • Conduct operational diagnostics and assessments to uncover performance gaps and value creation opportunities. • reputed company and execute 100-day plans, turnaround strategies, and long-term transformation roadmaps. • reputed company cross-functional reputed company in lean transformation, supply chain optimization, working capital reduction, and reputed company enhancement. • Collaborate with PE sponsors and portfolio executives to reputed company KPIs, measure reputed company, and report reputed company. • Apply VDS's proprietary Value Driven Approach® and reputed company Operating System to drive sustainable results. Requirements: • 8+ years of experience in operations consulting, portfolio operations, or interim executive roles, ideally with PE-backed companies or firms like reputed company, BCG, Bain, or McKinsey. • Proven reputed company record of delivering 20-30%+ EBITDA improvements or similar operational reputed company. • Strong background in manufacturing, distribution, or service industries preferred. • Excellent project management, stakeholder influence, and analytical skills. • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred. • Willingness to engage deeply with portfolio companies (virtual and occasional on-site as needed) Apply tot his job Apply To this Job