Hands-on PE COO: Lead Acquisition Integration & Growth

East 57th Street Partners; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity-backed firm is seeking a hands-on Chief Operating Officer (COO) to drive operational performance, manage M&A integrations, and develop scalable operating models in a high-growth environment. The role requires direct collaboration with executive leadership to establish KPIs and improve operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in private equity, particularly in M&A integrations and operational scalability. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the organization during its growth trajectory.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as COO, EVP of Operations, or senior operational leader in a private equity-backed environment.
• Direct M&A integration and multi-site platform build experience.
• Strong track record in margin expansion and operational scalability.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational performance and integration of acquisitions.
• Establish KPIs tied to revenue growth and operational readiness.
• Implement a data-driven performance management framework.

Skills

Operational strategy

KPI development and performance management

M&A integrations

Process improvement

Cross-functional alignment

Job description

A private equity-backed firm is seeking a hands-on Chief Operating Officer (COO) to drive operational performance, manage M&A integrations, and develop scalable operating models in a high-growth environment. The role requires direct collaboration with executive leadership to establish KPIs and improve operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in private equity, particularly in M&A integrations and operational scalability. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the organization during its growth trajectory.