VP, Transformation

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are:

At Guardian Restoration Partners, we are on a mission to build the most impactful restoration business in the industry. Our network of "Guardians" helps property owners in crisis rebuild their lives after devastating events like water, fire, and mold damage. As part of our team, you'll be contributing to a company that values results, integrity, and putting customers first.

Guardian is a high-growth, private equity–backed company building a national platform in the restoration and field services industry. Through a focused acquisition strategy and strong organic growth, we are creating a best-in-class organization that combines local market expertise with the scale, systems, and discipline of a national platform. We are a passionate group of professionals committed to preserving the legacy of small and medium-sized businesses while accelerating their growth. We bring deep expertise and a hands-on approach to support our partners, expand the Guardian network, and make a lasting, positive impact across every organization

What we need:

Guardian Restoration is seeking a VP, Transformation to serve as a high-impact, high-agency leader responsible for driving some of the company's most critical operational and strategic priorities across its portfolio of Partner Companies.

Reporting to the Chief Growth Officer, this role will work closely with Market Area Presidents, Partner Company General Managers, service-line leaders, enterprise teams, and external partners to identify high-value opportunities, create structure in ambiguous situations, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

This role is ideal for an exceptional analytical problem solver who is ready to move beyond recommendations and into ownership of execution and results. The successful candidate will bring the horsepower to quickly diagnose complex business challenges, the judgment to prioritize what matters most, and the credibility to drive change across a matrixed, field-based operating environment.

As VP, Transformation , this leader will be deployed against high-priority initiatives that may include Partner Company turnarounds, enterprise-wide data standardization, strategic partnerships, and other enterprise-critical efforts that improve performance across the business.

Success will require a bias for action, strong analytical rigor, operational curiosity, and the ability to influence outcomes without relying on formal authority. This is a career-accelerating opportunity for someone who wants to build broad operational leadership capability in a fast-moving, multi-site environment while serving as a force multiplier for senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Drive High-Impact Outcomes Across the Portfolio

• Own and deliver against a defined set of enterprise priorities, with clear accountability for measurable outcomes, not just analysis or recommendations.
• Identify high-impact opportunities across Partner Companies and the broader organization, and take ownership of driving them forward.
• Balance multiple workstreams simultaneously, prioritizing based on business impact, urgency, and organizational need.

Lead Partner Company Turnarounds

• Co-own the turnaround of underperforming Partner Companies, diagnosing root causes and working with Market Area Presidents and FP&A to implement changes that restore performance.
• Work directly with local leadership and field teams to drive execution, strengthen operating discipline, and establish a path to 2026 exit run-rate targets.
• Move beyond planning to ensure changes are implemented, adopted, and sustained over time.

Shape and Execute the Transformation Roadmap

• Partner with executive leadership to define, refine, and advance the transformation agenda.
• Recommend prioritization based on impact, feasibility, and urgency, while constructively challenging assumptions when needed.
• Lead enterprise initiatives that may include third-party partner identification and negotiations, tool implementation, AI tool evaluation and rollout, and enterprise data standardization.

Apply Rigorous, Action-Oriented Analytics

• Conduct high-quality analysis to inform decisions across operational and strategic priorities.
• Translate incomplete or imperfect data into clear insights, practical recommendations, and actionable direction.
• Maintain a high standard for analytical accuracy, ensuring outputs are reliable, decision-ready, and tied to business outcomes.

Oversee P&Ls for Environmental and Rebuild Service Lines

• Act as the enterprise owner for non-Mitigation P&Ls, reviewing performance and coaching General Managers and Market Area Presidents on local and regional performance trends.
• Identify, build, and implement a select set of tooling standards for these service lines.
• Create and maintain associated Guardian playbooks, training resources, and operating standards to support consistent execution across the portfolio.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is an outcomes-oriented operator with a combination of analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and hands-on execution capability.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred. Academic or professional background in business, finance, accounting, economics, operations, or another analytical discipline preferred.
• 5–10+ years of experience in consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, private equity portfolio operations, business operations, finance, or another analytically rigorous role.
• 3–5+ years of operational experience preferred, ideally in residential services, commercial services, restoration, construction, facilities services, logistics, or another multi-site or field-based environment.
• Experience operating in or closely partnering with field-based, distributed, or multi-site teams.
• Demonstrated track record of driving measurable outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving, or high-stakes situations.
• Advanced analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into action.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing outcomes without direct authority.

Leadership Attributes

• Ownership and accountability: Takes responsibility for outcomes, self-directs work effectively, and drives progress without requiring close management.
• Strategic and tactical range: Moves effectively between problem framing, executive-level recommendations, and detailed execution.
• Ability to create clarity from ambiguity: Structures undefined problems, identifies the core issues, and defines a clear path forward.
• Field partnership: Builds trust with local leaders and field teams, communicates clearly, and adapts enterprise priorities to operational realities.
• Analytical rigor: Maintains a high bar for accuracy, with outputs that are trusted, actionable, and tied to business decisions.
• Execution discipline: Focuses on delivering measurable results, not just producing analysis or recommendations.
• Constructive challenge: Pushes on assumptions, tradeoffs, and priorities in service of better outcomes.
• Matrixed leadership: Achieves outcomes without direct authority by building credibility, aligning stakeholders, and persistently driving adoption.
• Ability to balance detail with scale: Goes deep enough to understand local execution while building systems, tools, and standards that improve performance across the portfolio.

Skills That Will Make You Successful in This Role

• Outcome orientation: You focus on measurable business results and can translate broad priorities into clear actions, owners, timelines, and performance expectations.
• Structured problem solving: You can quickly diagnose complex, ambiguous problems, identify the highest-value opportunities, and create practical plans to address them.
• Analytical rigor: You are highly comfortable working with data, financials, operating metrics, and reporting definitions to drive better decisions and improve business performance.
• Operational execution: You can move from analysis to implementation, ensuring initiatives are adopted in the field and produce tangible results.
• Influence without authority: You are effective in a matrixed environment and can drive change through credibility, trust, follow-through, and clear communication.
• Field credibility: You can engage directly with local leaders and field teams, understand frontline realities, and adapt enterprise priorities into practical actions that work locally.
• Prioritization and ownership: You can independently determine where to focus, manage multiple high-impact initiatives at once, and maintain momentum without constant direction.
• Change leadership: You can bring structure, urgency, and accountability to turnaround situations, standardization efforts, partnerships, and other enterprise-critical initiatives.
• Executive communication: You can synthesize complex information into clear recommendations, escalate risks appropriately, and keep senior leaders aligned on progress and decisions.

Our Core Values:

• Customer-First Mindset – Our customers are at the heart of our business. We strive to exceed their expectations and build lasting relationships.
• Do the Right Thing – Integrity is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to being ethical and trustworthy in every situation.
• Results Matter – We believe in delivering on our promises and driving outcomes that make a measurable difference.

Total Rewards:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off

We are focused on becoming an "employer of choice" and are continuously looking at how to expand our Total Rewards offerings to best suit the needs of our employees.

Why Join Us?

At Guardian Restoration Partners, we are committed to empowering our employees with the resources and opportunities they need to excel. When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive Compensation : A comprehensive package that includes health, vision, dental, and retirement plans to support your financial and personal well-being.
• Work-Life Balance : Hybrid work options designed to provide flexibility while fostering collaboration and connection with your team.
• Collaborative Culture : Be part of a mission-driven team that values innovation, teamwork, and meaningful impact.
• Professional Growth : Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment where you'll take on diverse challenges, gain hands-on experience, and have opportunities to shape your role as the company grows.

You'll contribute to a dynamic team where your expertise will make a tangible difference in our success. We offer a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to your personal and professional development.

Compensation:

Guardian is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this position, the base salary pay range is $180,000 to $225,000 plus eligibility for an annual bonus and LTI. Actual compensation will depend on an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

Location: This is a remote role with travel expected 1-2 weeks per month, either to Denver headquarters or for field site visits.

Application Deadline

The anticipated application deadline is July 10th , though that date may change depending on the volume of qualified resumes we receive by that time.

Ready to Apply?

If you are motivated by meaningful work and want to be part of a growing organization that values results, integrity, and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join a team that supports your professional growth and makes a real impact.

Guardian is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary range is subject to change and may be modified at any time. For this position, the base salary pay range is listed below.

Salary Range:

$180,000—$225,000 USD

Equal Opportunity Employer:

At Guardian Restoration Partners, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.