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Private Equity Operations Manager / Operations Director (m/w/d)

München / Berlin / Düsseldorf / Köln / Frankfurt/Main / Großraum Stuttgart / Hamburg / Großraum MünsterFull-time2026-08-19 → 2026-10-16

Core

Drive operational optimization and sustainable value growth for portfolio companies in the German Mittelstand, often assuming temporary executive leadership roles.

Role type

Senior IC operations manager / strategy-level operations director

Builds

Operational improvements, growth initiatives, and temporary executive leadership within portfolio companies

Domain

Private Equity / Mittelstand (German SMEs)

Required skills

Strategic project management, process optimization, commercial due diligence, executive leadership, digital transformation, analytical problem solving, hands-on execution

Preferred skills

Digital affinity, entrepreneurial mindset, strong communication

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Lead operational optimization projects, provide temporary executive leadership in portfolio companies, support M&A transactions including commercial due diligence

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with potential for executive track