Private Equity Value Creation Manager/Director- Big 4

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

Private Equity Value Creation Manager / Director

About the Opportunity

Our client is a leading strategy and operations consulting platform that partners with private equity sponsors and portfolio companies to drive value creation throughout the investment lifecycle. This team works at the intersection of transaction advisory, operational due diligence, performance improvement, and post-acquisition value creation, helping investors and management teams unlock growth, improve profitability, and accelerate EBITDA expansion.

This is an opportunity to work directly with private equity firms and executive leadership teams on high-impact engagements ranging from commercial and operational due diligence through post-close transformation and value creation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead workstreams across operational due diligence, commercial due diligence, and private equity value creation engagements.
• Assess business performance, operating models, organizational effectiveness, and operational improvement opportunities.
• Develop actionable recommendations to drive revenue growth, margin expansion, cost optimization, and EBITDA improvement.
• Support private equity investors in evaluating acquisition opportunities and investment theses.
• Partner with management teams to execute post-acquisition initiatives and transformation programs.
• Manage client relationships, project teams, and key deliverables across multiple engagements.
• Analyze market dynamics, competitive positioning, growth opportunities, and operational performance.
• Present findings and strategic recommendations to private equity clients, portfolio company executives, and other key stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to practice development efforts.
• For Director-level candidates, develop client relationships, support business development initiatives, and help drive practice growth.

Ideal Background

• 5-12+ years of experience for Manager-level candidates; 10+ years of experience for Director-level candidates.
• Experience within management consulting, strategy consulting, transaction advisory, private equity operations, or value creation teams.
• Demonstrated experience across both:
  • Commercial Due Diligence (CDD)
  • Operational Due Diligence (ODD) / Value Creation
• Experience serving private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, or PE-backed businesses.
• Track record of driving performance improvement, operational transformation, margin enhancement, cost reduction, and EBITDA growth initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.
• Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive

• Significant exposure to private equity investors and C-suite executives.
• Work that spans the full investment lifecycle, from diligence through implementation.
• Strong deal flow and active client demand.
• High visibility, meaningful ownership, and accelerated career progression.
• Opportunity to influence strategic and operational decisions that directly impact enterprise value creation.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with strong mentorship and development opportunities.

Location: Chicago, New York, Boston, San Francisco, Dallas

Level: Manager, Senior Manager, and Director opportunities available.