Private Equity Performance Improvement Operations Senior Consultant

At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you’re trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well‑being, and nurture your career. Every employee has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80‑year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across audit, tax, and consulting. We continuously invest in innovative ideas—such as AI‑enabled insights and technology‑powered solutions—to enhance our services and shape the future of our industry. Job Description Senior Consultant in the Performance Improvement Department of the Strategy & Transaction Advisory practice. Your role is to help clients lead the analysis and implementation of operational excellence and performance improvement initiatives within portfolio companies, including EBITDA, synergies, and enterprise value capture. Responsibilities Engage with private equity firms and corporate leaders to analyze and execute value‑creation strategies and operational improvement initiatives. Work in a client‑facing role, collaborating with client teams to uncover synergy and functional area solutions; execute deal strategies and performance improvement. Use a holistic approach to identify business improvement opportunities, develop solutions, manage initiatives, and identify the resources and disciplines needed to execute the process. Communicate professionally, including creating executive‑level deliverables to support client decision‑makers. Deliver results in a highly visible role on‑site at clients across the U.S. and possibly internationally. Leverage the flexibility of Lean, Six Sigma, and Performance Improvement tools to enhance productivity. Be highly adaptable, assertive, and open to new challenges in a fast‑paced environment with significant independence to define and deliver work. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a relevant field is required; Master’s degree is advantageous. Minimum of two (2) years of total relevant experience in operations management, including manufacturing, operations strategy, footprint optimization, supply chain, or SIOP. Previous experience with private‑equity clients/firms (M&A deals), especially in manufacturing & distribution, is a plus. Advanced analytical skills with high proficiency in MS Excel is required; Power BI or Tableau experience is a plus. Must be willing to travel Sunday evening to Thursday evening, weekly. Experience with leading cross‑functional collaboration with project teams and stakeholders, proven ability to build consensus across teams and stakeholders. Ability to complete detailed assessments of manufacturing and distribution operations (footprint/network) and implement improvements for productivity increase and operating cost reduction. Creative problem‑solving and client data analysis skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to articulate complex technical concepts and business impacts to diverse audiences, including executives. Ability to build, manage, and foster a team‑oriented environment. Strength in interacting with the internal management team and external client contacts using strong leadership and communication skills. Preferred locations: Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Nashville, TN; Boston, MA. Compensation Wage range estimate: $95,000.00 – $147,000.00 per year. The disclosed range takes into account various factors including skill set, experience, licensure, certifications, and business needs. Benefits Crowe offers a comprehensive total rewards package to support your well‑being and career growth. Crowe values care, trust, courage, and stewardship, and expects all employees to act ethically and with integrity at all times. Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Crowe