Director of Value Creation

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 250,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) plan

Employee benefits

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a global private equity firm to recruit a Director of Value Creation. This role will work with investment professionals and portfolio company leadership to drive operational performance, growth initiatives, and value across multiple investments.

The Director will translate strategic objectives into actionable plans, build performance measurement frameworks, and lead initiatives to improve scalability, profitability, and organizational effectiveness

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• MBA or related advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in private equity portfolio operations, value creation, or related environments.
• Experience partnering with executive leadership to drive growth and performance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with ability to influence senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritize, and execute value creation initiatives across a portfolio of businesses.
• Develop and implement operational and strategic improvement plans focused on growth, efficiency, scalability, and long-term value.
• Establish KPIs, dashboards, and reporting frameworks to monitor performance and progress.
• Assess financial and operational results, identify gaps and risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives in optimization, commercial effectiveness, and organizational development.

Skills

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

LHH is supporting a global private equity firm that is seeking a Director of Value Creation to join a growing portfolio operations team. This individual will serve as a strategic partner to investment professionals and portfolio company leadership teams, helping drive operational performance, accelerate growth initiatives, and enhance value across a diverse portfolio of investments.

The Director will play a highly visible role throughout the investment lifecycle, collaborating with executive teams to translate strategic objectives into actionable business plans, establish performance measurement frameworks, and execute initiatives that improve scalability, profitability, and organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Partner with investment professionals and portfolio company executives to identify, prioritize, and execute value creation initiatives across a portfolio of businesses.
• Develop and implement operational and strategic improvement plans focused on growth, efficiency, scalability, and long-term enterprise value.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators, operating dashboards, and reporting frameworks that provide visibility into business performance and execution progress.
• Assess financial and operational results, identify performance gaps and emerging risks, and work with management teams to implement corrective actions.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives involving operational optimization, commercial effectiveness, organizational development, process improvement, and business transformation.
• Support portfolio company leadership teams in developing annual operating plans, strategic roadmaps, and performance objectives.
• Assist with acquisition integration efforts, including execution planning, synergy realization, governance implementation, and post-transaction value capture activities.
• Facilitate performance reviews, operating meetings, and strategic planning sessions with executive leadership teams and investment stakeholders.
• Help establish governance structures, management processes, and operating disciplines that support sustainable growth and accountability.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level materials, business insights, and performance analyses for senior leadership, boards, and investment committees.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to management teams while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, operational rigor, and results-oriented execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience within private equity portfolio operations, value creation, management consulting, business transformation, corporate strategy, operational leadership, or related environments.
• Experience partnering directly with executive leadership teams to drive growth initiatives, performance improvement efforts, and strategic business objectives.
• Demonstrated success leading complex projects across multiple stakeholders, business units, and functional disciplines.
• Strong understanding of operational performance management, KPI development, business analytics, and organizational effectiveness.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, organizational change initiatives, and business scaling efforts.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to convert complex business challenges into practical solutions.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills, including the ability to influence senior leaders and build credibility with management teams.

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This posting is a representative sample of the types of roles we typically place with our clients. Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the base salary range is estimated to be $250,000 - $325,000 and benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan.