VP, Operator Talent & Ownership Platform

American Operator; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

American Operator seeks a VP, 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 full operator lifecycle from attracting leaders to matching them with the right businesses and supporting their success after placement.

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

Qualifications

• 8+ years in executive talent, leadership development, talent strategy, private‑equity portfolio support, or related field.
• Experience building a talent, leadership, or executive network, not only executing searches.
• Strong judgment in executive assessment, matching, and leadership transitions.
• Experience supporting leaders through onboarding, development, coaching, or peer programming.
• Strong business and financial acumen; familiarity with M&A and private‑equity value creation is preferred.
• Executive presence and the ability to build trust with investors, business owners, and senior operators.
• A builder's mindset and the ability to move between strategy and hands‑on execution.

Responsibilities

• Define operator talent strategy aligned with investment pipeline, industries, and geographies.
• Build and engage a high-quality operator network before specific needs arise.
• Own operator selection and matching, including success profiles, assessments, interviews, references, and final recommendations.
• Create a compelling experience and value proposition for prospective, qualified, and placed operators.
• Build pre-placement education, onboarding, and ongoing development programs, including peer learning, mentorship, and coaching.
• Partner with the investment and operating teams to support operator transitions, first‑100‑day plans, and long‑term success.
• Track the health of the operator platform through measures such as bench quality, engagement, match quality, retention, and post-placement outcomes.
• Lead a small team while remaining personally involved with priority operators and critical selection decisions.

Skills

Executive talent

Leadership development

Talent strategy

Private-equity portfolio support

Job description

American Operator seeks a VP, 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 full operator lifecycle from attracting leaders to matching them with the right businesses and supporting their success after placement.

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