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TriVista · 1 day ago

Director, Operations Improvement

Up to 75% Travel / 25% Remote

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$190K/yr - $257K/yr

10+ years exp

TriVista is an award-winning operational management firm recognized for its inclusive and collaborative culture. The Director of Operations Improvement will lead consulting engagements for Private Equity clients, focusing on project management, business development, and the development of TriVista employees.

AdviceConsultingManagement Consulting

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Accountable to manage a limited number of accounts including maintaining relationships and grow revenue by maintaining key stakeholder relationships

Actively farm new work across TriVista’s offerings from existing accounts by managing project relationships and staying in front of key contacts and accounts when projects complete

Scope new engagement opportunities including identifying customer requirements and developing the TriVista approach, workplan, and costing to write discussion documents and engagement letters

Pursue client expansion opportunities including converting diagnostic to implementation work and cross selling additional TriVista service lines

Maintain regular contact with key contacts from existing network and historical engagements

Engage in industry professional organizations to broaden experience and increase visibility (network)

Participate in recruiting and interviews

Participate in firm strategy development and execution

Lead internal projects that build firm capability

Assist in project and practice staffing decisions

Responsible for the development execution of practice level strategy

Responsible for maintaining and developing practice level marketing material and engagement letters

Ensure development and maintenance of TriVista tools, templates, and methodologies

Lead internal projects that build firm capability

Responsible for scope development, project delivery, and client relationships

Participate in key project activities and milestones including kickoff, project architecture, and client report out(s)

Accountable for the quality of client engagement deliverable(s) and fulfillment of client objectives by effectively leading project teams to ensure exceptional performance

Accountable for managing project team direction and ensuring project deliverable meets client expectations and scope of services

Ensure internal project plan is developed, activities are completed, and milestones achieved

Responsible to ensure project budget and margin are achieved

Utilize various project management tools and best practices such as Gantt Charts, budget, risk assessment, work breakdown structures, RACI’s, etc

Responsible for maintaining and building client relationships on projects to ensure both a successful project and maximize opportunity for future work

Establish trusted advisor relationships with private equity sponsors and senior client management during engagements

Participate in client meetings and provide advice as requested

Build, lead, and coach teams of internal and external resources, as appropriate and as required

Coach and lead project teams through project engagements as well as in internal growth opportunities

Provide frequent and authentic feedback to direct and indirect reports

Proactively provide training to staff

Actively participate in the performance management process

Embody and uphold the firm’s values and act as a conscientious member of the organization

Ability and willingness to undertake up to 75% travel domestically and internationally is required

Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested

Qualification

Operations strategyFinancial acumenProject managementConsulting experienceLean/Six Sigma CertificationData visualization toolsCommunicationTeam leadershipAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Required

10+ years of combined experience in manufacturing or operations areas: (e.g., continuous Improvement, S&OP/SIOP, supply chain optimization, sourcing, footprint consolidation, inventory management, facilities/warehouse design, logistics)

5+ years in senior operational leadership positions (manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, operations) preferred

3+ years of consulting experience with manufacturing and distribution companies with the ability to scope and deliver engagements across multiple service lines preferred

Proficient user of PowerPoint, Excel, Word. Other analytical and data visualization tools are beneficial (e.g. R, Tableau, etc.)

Experience with Business financials including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash flow. Ability to track value creation initiatives to bottom line results

Presents an executive level presence and can demonstrate an ability to articulate ability to apply and execute transformational changes to a business

Ability to collaborate across traditional business functions and understand impact of business process changes across the organization

Knowledge and understanding of how high performing teams operate, understand gaps and inefficiencies

Demonstrated leadership in managing, coaching, and inspiring teams to achieve business goals and objectives

Strong project management methodology background, including Agile and Waterfall methodologies to manage schedule, scope, issue, and risk management experience, change management, planning, and analysis

Excellent financial and business acumen as well as operational analytical skills

Self-motivated with high initiative and drive to complete assignments on time with exceptional quality

Excellent client engagement skills

Excellent presentation and written communication skills

Passionate attention to detail and accuracy

Highly organized and able to balance multiple priorities

Authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis

4-year degree, preferably with a focus in supply chain management, finance, engineering, business, or related field and/or combination of education and relevant experience

Lean and/or Six Sigma Certification or ability to obtain once employed