Director - Portfolio/Value Creation

H&P Executive Search; München; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading private equity fund is looking for a Director to join their Portfolio / Value Creation Team in Munich. The role involves driving strategic growth across portfolio companies. Candidates should have 8–12 years of relevant experience, a proven track record in operational improvements, and be fluent in both German and English. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with management teams to implement best practices and drive performance uplifts.

Qualifikationen

• 8-12 years of relevant experience, ideally in operational private equity.
• Proven track record of driving measurable improvements.
• Ability to engage effectively with senior management and boards.

Aufgaben

• Partner with C-Suite and stakeholders to design value creation plans.
• Lead strategic initiatives like pricing optimization and supply chain improvements.
• Establish performance tracking frameworks and KPIs.

Kenntnisse

Operational improvements

Strategic problem-solving

Revenue growth

Digital transformation

Strong analytical skills

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

Degree in Business, Economics, or related discipline

MBA preferred

Jobbeschreibung

H&P are partnered with a leading middle-market, sector agnostic private equity fund headquartered in Munich, focused on investing in and scaling platform businesses across tech, healthcare & business services within the DACH region.

The fund are seeking a Director to join its Portfolio / Value Creation Team in Munich. In this role you'll play a key part in driving strategic growth across a cross section of their portfolio companies, partnering directly with management teams and investment professionals to deliver performance uplifts.

This role is highly suited toward somebody already within a similar role within Private Equity.

Responsibilities

• Partner with portfolio company C-Suite and other relevant stakeholders to design and execute value creation plans, focusing on revenue growth, operational efficiency, and digital transformation
• Lead strategic initiatives. Some examples include: pricing optimization, go-to-market acceleration, supply chain improvements, or M&A integration
• Work alongside investment professionals to identify operational value creation opportunities during due diligence and post-acquisition phases
• Establish performance tracking frameworks and KPIs to monitor progress against strategic and financial targets
• Support portfolio leadership in implementing best practices across finance, operations, and organizational design
• Contribute to exit readiness through operational performance improvements, strategic repositioning, and preparation of key materials

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 8–12 years of relevant experience, ideally from operational private equity
• Proven track record of driving measurable operational and strategic improvements in portfolio or corporate environments
• Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills with hands‑on execution capabilities
• Ability to engage effectively with senior management, boards, and investment professionals
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort operating in a fast‑paced, dynamic private equity setting
• Fluent in German, Fluent in English (non‑negotiable)
• Degree in Business, Economics, or a related discipline; MBA preferred

Location

Munich, DE