We’re partnering with a leading middle-market private equity fund to appoint an Operating Executive for one of their fastest-growing environmental services platforms. The business is a national roll-up of environmental and industrial services providers, now scaling rapidly through both organic growth and M&A.

This role is ideal for someone currently in management consulting or private equity who’s eager to transition into an operational role within a portfolio company and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. This role will work closely with the CEO and investment team to drive operational excellence, build scalable infrastructure, and execute value-creation initiatives across the platform. This is a hands-on role - balancing strategic oversight with deep operational execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Partner with the CEO and private equity sponsor to execute on strategic initiatives and professionalize systems, processes, and teams
Lead transformation and integration initiatives across new acquisitions
Establish and track KPIs, reporting cadence, and operational dashboards
Build scalable back-office, HR, and finance infrastructure to support growth
Act as the “bridge” between management and the investment team

Ideal Profile:

6-10+ years’ experience in management consulting, private equity, corporate development, or operational roles within PE-backed businesses
Exposure to industrial, environmental, or blue-collar services preferred
Track record leading PMO, integration, or transformation programs
High EQ and ability to lead through influence in lean, fast-paced settings
Strong financial and analytical acumen; comfort with both board-level and frontline work
MBA a plus

Location: New York, NY (travel to operating sites and add-ons expected)

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