Director of Value Creation

Director of Strategic Initiatives / Value Creation

Private Equity–Backed Precision Manufacturing Platform

Location: Northeast U.S. preferred (NY/Long Island ideal but not required); Eastern/Central time zones preferred

Travel: Limited, with occasional domestic site visits

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Company Overview

This role sits within a high-growth, private equity–backed precision manufacturing platform serving leading MedTech and industrial customers. The organization operates globally with facilities in both the U.S. and Europe, and approximately 75% of revenue comes from its MedTech segment. The business is scaling rapidly through a combination of strong organic growth and an active acquisition strategy.

The company maintains strong profitability, carries no debt, and has multiple acquisitions under LOI. To support continued expansion, it is investing in strategic leadership to strengthen integration capabilities and accelerate long-term value creation.

Position Summary

The Director of Strategic Initiatives / Value Creation is a newly created, high-visibility role designed to support the next phase of the company’s growth. Reporting directly to the CEO, this leader will play a pivotal role in both inorganic and organic value creation—leading acquisition integration efforts while also driving enterprise-wide strategic and operational initiatives.

Initially, the role will focus heavily on M&A execution and post-merger integration (PMI), ensuring that newly acquired businesses are stabilized and aligned within the operating model during the first 3–6 months post-close. Over time, the scope expands to lead broader cross-functional initiatives tied to performance improvement, scalability, and operating discipline.

Key Responsibilities

M&A Execution & Post-Merger Integration

• Partner closely with the CEO, executive team, and PE sponsor on active acquisition activities.
• Lead integration planning and Day 1 readiness across operations, finance, commercial, HR, and systems.
• Manage PMI efforts for each acquisition for approximately six months post-close, ensuring business continuity, synergy capture, and cultural alignment.
• Track and report integration milestones, risks, and value realization tied to the deal thesis.

Value Creation & Strategic Initiatives

• Identify, prioritize, and execute strategic and operational initiatives that drive revenue growth, EBITDA expansion, and scalable performance.
• Build and institutionalize repeatable frameworks, dashboards, and operating rhythms to strengthen decision-making and accountability.
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects across manufacturing, supply chain, commercial, and corporate functions.
• Support senior leadership in translating strategic priorities into actionable workplans and ensuring consistent follow-through.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team.
• Develop clear, data-driven updates for executive and board-level discussions.
• Work directly with functional leaders to diagnose challenges, align on solutions, and drive execution across sites and teams.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 8–12 years of experience across management consulting (MBB or equivalent), private equity value creation, investment banking, corporate development, or similar high-analytical environments.
• Hands-on exposure to manufacturing—either through direct industry experience or significant on-site operational project work.
• Demonstrated integration and transformation leadership, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and lead cross-functional teams under tight timelines.
• Strong commercial and operational orientation, comfortable shifting between strategic thinking and practical execution.
• Experience in PE-backed organizations, particularly in buy-and-build or roll-up environments, strongly preferred.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, with an executive-ready presence.