Private Equity Value Creation Leader (Manager/Director)

Selby Jennings; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking an experienced Private Equity Value Creation Manager/Director to lead cross‑functional engagements spanning commercial and operational due diligence, business performance assessment, and post‑acquisition transformation. You will drive revenue growth, margin improvement, and EBITDA expansion while partnering with PE sponsors and portfolio company management.

The role requires 5–12+ years for Manager and 10+ years for Director, with background in consulting, transaction

Qualifications

• 5‑12+ years experience for Manager level; 10+ years for Director level.
• Experience in management/strategy consulting, transaction advisory, PE operations, or value creation teams.
• Experience across Commercial Due Diligence (CDD) and Operational Due Diligence (ODD)/Value Creation.
• Experience serving private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, or PE‑backed businesses.
• Track record of driving performance improvement, EBITDA growth, margin expansion, and cost reduction.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and project management abilities.
• Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead workstreams across due diligence and value creation engagements.
• Assess performance, operating models, and organizational effectiveness.
• Develop actionable recommendations to drive revenue growth and EBITDA expansion.
• Support PE investors in evaluating opportunities and theses.
• Partner with management to execute post‑acquisition initiatives.
• Manage client relationships, teams, and deliverables across engagements.
• Present findings to PE clients and executives; mentor junior staff.
• For Directors: develop client relationships and help drive practice growth.

Skills

Value creation

Due diligence

Executive communication

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

Selby Jennings is seeking an experienced Private Equity Value Creation Manager/Director to lead cross‑functional engagements spanning commercial and operational due diligence, business performance assessment, and post‑acquisition transformation. You will drive revenue growth, margin improvement, and EBITDA expansion while partnering with PE sponsors and portfolio company management.

The role requires 5–12+ years for Manager and 10+ years for Director, with background in consulting, transaction