Work With Your Handz ยท 6 days ago
Executive Vice President, Strategy and Operations
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$225K/yr - $275K/yr
15+ years expWork With Your Handz is a family-office-backed platform in the residential home services industry focused on operational excellence and sustainable growth. The Executive Vice President, Strategy & Operations will drive standardization and collaboration across portfolio companies while building the operational infrastructure necessary for long-term growth.
EmploymentHuman ResourcesRecruiting
Hiring Manager
Kelly Rowlett Presgrave
Responsibilities
Design and implement processes, SOPs, and playbooks that bring consistency across all portfolio companies
Partner with brand leaders to roll out and ensure adoption of shared systems and operating standards
Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability structures that simplify decision-making and execution
Replace ad-hoc practices with scalable, repeatable solutions that work across the portfolio
Develop and oversee the use of dashboards and reporting tools that drive accountability and support data-driven decisions
Monitor KPIs and ensure portfolio companies achieve operational and financial targets
Work collaboratively with leadership teams to identify gaps and implement solutions
Partner with holding company leadership on annual planning, budgeting, and strategic goal-setting
Unite leadership teams under common goals while respecting the unique identities of individual brands
Build a culture rooted in trust, transparency, and accountability where collaboration is the norm
Work closely with portfolio company leaders to blend diverse company cultures while reinforcing the organization's values and vision
Model transparency and respect, earning credibility with both local brand leaders and the holding company's board
Identify and resolve inefficiencies across the portfolio through close collaboration with field teams
Lead continuous improvement initiatives at both strategic and tactical levels
Foster an environment where contribution is valued and team members are empowered to surface better ways of working
Champion innovative problem-solving while maintaining focus on practical, implementable solutions
Build the operational foundation necessary to support future growth, including potential M&A when the time is right
Ensure the platform is positioned to integrate future acquisitions smoothly by having proven systems, processes, and alignment in place
Partner with leadership to evaluate what capabilities need to be strengthened before considering expansion
Qualification
Required
15+ years of progressive leadership in home services, trades, or adjacent multi-site residential services
Demonstrated success building operating frameworks and leading organizational alignment across multiple brands or business units
M&A experience required: Must have direct experience integrating acquisitions, managing post-merger operations, and building value through consolidation
Proven track record of improving operations and executing strategic initiatives within complex, decentralized environments
Experience working directly with both field/trade teams and executive-level leadership
Deep understanding of the M&A lifecycle and how to build value through operational discipline and integration
Expertise in operational process improvement, systems standardization, and cross-functional collaboration
Strong knowledge of the home services industry, including its unique challenges, opportunities, and operational rhythms
Financial and operational acumen with a proven record of delivering measurable results
Proven ability to collaborate effectively and motivate diverse teams across multiple organizations
Skilled communicator who establishes trust and credibility with brand leaders, field teams, and investors
Strong partnership approach to implementing change that builds genuine buy-in and minimizes friction
Comfortable working in close collaboration with holding company leadership and portfolio company leaders
Willingness and ability to travel approximately once per month (~20%)
Benefits
Performance-Based Incentive: Annual bonus opportunity tied to individual and company performance
Long-Term Incentive: Equity eligibility aligned with the platform's growth
Relocation Assistance: As appropriate
Executive Benefits Package: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
Company
Work With Your Handz
Work With Your Handz is a recruiting and placement services provider company.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Kelly Rowlett Presgrave
President, CEO and Founder/Owner
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