VP of Operator Selection & Leadership Platform

American Operator; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

American Operator is hiring a Vice President, Operator Selection & Experience to build a network and development platform for leaders aiming to become CEOs and owners of small businesses. You will own the operator lifecycle—from attracting talent to post-placement support—and drive a differentiated talent community and long-term value creation.

The ideal candidate is a strategic talent leader with hands-on experience in executive talent, leadership development, and private-equity-backed

Qualifications

• 8+ years in executive talent, leadership development, talent strategy, private-equity portfolio support, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Define operator talent strategy aligned with investment pipeline, industries, and geographies.
• Build and engage a high-quality operator network before needs arise.
• Own operator selection and matching, including assessments and final recommendations.
• Create a compelling experience and value proposition for prospective operators.

Skills

Executive talent

Leadership development

Talent strategy

Private-equity experience

M&A familiarity

Job description

American Operator is hiring a Vice President, Operator Selection & Experience to build a network and development platform for leaders aiming to become CEOs and owners of small businesses. You will own the operator lifecycle—from attracting talent to post-placement support—and drive a differentiated talent community and long-term value creation.

The ideal candidate is a strategic talent leader with hands-on experience in executive talent, leadership development, and private-equity-backed