PE Value Creation Manager/Director

Selby Jennings is partnering with a leading global consulting platform seeking to hire multiple Managers across Healthcare, Consumer, Industrials, and Technology for their offices in New York, San Francisco, Boston, Dallas, or Chicago. This team works directly with private equity investors and portfolio companies to drive value creation initiatives across the deal lifecycle, including commercial due diligence, acquisition strategy, post-close execution, and operational improvement.
As a Manager, you will lead client engagements, oversee project teams, and serve as a key advisor to investment firms and management teams. This role combines strategic problem-solving, operational analysis, and transaction-related work to help clients identify growth opportunities, mitigate risks, and maximize value creation outcomes.
Key Responsibilities

Lead value creation and transaction-related workstreams for private equity-backed companies across diligence and post-investment phases
Manage project planning, budgets, timelines, and team execution across multiple engagements
Evaluate operational performance, market dynamics, competitive positioning, and growth opportunities
Develop commercial, operational, and strategic frameworks to support investment decisions and portfolio company initiatives
Perform financial analysis, scenario modeling, and business planning to assess value creation opportunities
Present recommendations and deliverables to senior executives, investors, and portfolio company leadership teams
Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on analytical approaches, strategic thinking, and project execution
Support investment theses, acquisition strategies, integration planning, and performance improvement programs
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required
5+ years of relevant experience in strategy consulting, private equity value creation, transaction advisory, or a related field
Preferred Experience

MBA or advanced degree preferred
Experience supporting private equity firms and portfolio companies through due diligence, value creation, or strategic transformation initiatives
Track record managing client relationships and leading cross-functional project teams
Strong financial modeling, market analysis, and problem-solving capabilities
Experience identifying operational improvements, growth opportunities, and strategic value drivers
Ability to effectively communicate recommendations to senior stakeholders and executive leadership

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