Head of Interim Management, Private Equity Partner

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

 

About US:

EFESO Management Consultants is a global leader in operations strategy and performance improvement. We work closely with clients across a broad range of industries to deliver real results tailored to their unique needs. Our end-to-end services integrate industrial AI, digital solutions, sustainability, people development, transactions and turnaround, R&D and product profitability, cost and value engineering, manufacturing, procurement and supply chain. We drive transformation through 1,500 projects annually in over 75 countries. Powered by deep industry knowledge and a commitment to lasting impact, EFESO works closely with global brands, mid-sized companies, and private equity to build resilience and future ready operations.

EFESO Americas operates across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil, translating EFESO’s global expertise into locally executed, results-driven solutions. With teams on the ground throughout the Americas and direct access to EFESO’s worldwide capabilities, EFESO Americas delivers practical, execution-focused support tailored to regional market dynamics and client needs—helping organizations achieve measurable, sustainable results from strategy through implementation.

EFESO. Real results, Together

Role: 

The PE Interim Management Partner will drive value creation across portfolios by shaping and delivering high-impact transformation and turnaround programs. This role focuses heavily on Interim Management, placing seasoned executives into underperforming portfolio companies to stabilize operations, restore performance discipline, and accelerate EBITDA and cash improvement. The Partner works to diagnose root-cause issues, implement rapid operational and organizational fixes, and guide companies through the critical phases of turnaround, profitability restoration, and exit readiness. They cultivate trusted relationships with deal teams and C-suite leaders, orchestrate multidisciplinary EFESO teams, and ensure measurable, sustainable results that enhance enterprise value. As a key contributor to EFESO’s global leadership community, the Partner also advances thought leadership, develops the PE practice, and mentors emerging talent across the firm.

Requirements:

  Responsibilities: 

Practice Leadership

• Build and scale EFESO’s Interim Management Practice across North America 
• Establish market presence and practice growth strategy 
• Develop a high-performing network of interim operational executives 
• Collaborate across EFESO consulting practices to drive integrated client solutions 

Business Development & Revenue Growth

• Generate and manage a minimum of $4M annual revenue 
• Develop relationships with private equity firms, operating partners, portfolio company leadership teams, and industrial clients 
• Drive new business opportunities and recurring client engagements 
• Expand EFESO’s market presence within operational transformation and turnaround environments 

Interim Executive Deployment

• Lead rapid deployment of interim executives into operational transformation, turnaround, integration, and stabilization situations 
• Assess leadership and operational gaps within client organizations 
• Match executives to client operational and strategic needs 
• Ensure measurable operational impact and execution accountability 

Operational Transformation & Private Equity Support

• Operational turnaround 
• Manufacturing transformation 
• Supply chain stabilization 
• EBITDA improvement 
• Post-merger integration 
• Restructuring and operational stabilization 
• Private equity value creation initiatives 

Education:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, or related fields; MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field is highly preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., P.E., Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt).

Experience:

• 15+ years of executive people leadership, consulting, operational transformation, turnaround, or restructuring experience 
• Strong manufacturing and industrial operations background 
• Proven business development and revenue generation capability 
• Existing private equity and executive relationship network
• Deep expertise in private equity portfolio operations 
• Experience with operational turnarounds and transformations 
• Must have previous Interim Management practice experience.

Work Environment:  

• Type of role: Full-Time - Remote
• Travel: 80-100%, on-site client location(s) 
• Client environments: may require standing and/or walking for long periods
• Location: Job opportunities open to all US locations, preferred regions: East Coast, Midwest and South
• Relocation: Not offered at this time
• Background check and Drug testing requirements per client 
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. EFESO does not provide current or future employment-based visa sponsorship for this role.

Compensation: The wage range for this role considers a wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At EFESO, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary range for this position is $200,000-$280,000. 

We offer: A competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our package includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plan, PTO plus observed holidays. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: EFESO Management Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital or family status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Other Employment Statements: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. EFESO does not provide current or future employment-based visa sponsorship for this role. EFESO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs/practices, consistent with applicable law.