VP, Operator Selection & Experience
$150,000–$200,000 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or Austin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Define American Operator's operator talent strategy aligned with its investment pipeline, industries, and geographies. Build and engage a high-quality operator network before acquisition needs arise, then own selection and matching including success profiles, assessments, interviews, and final recommendations. Create a compelling experience and value proposition for prospective and placed operators while leading pre-placement education, onboarding, and ongoing development programs. Partner with investment and operating teams to support transitions, first-100-day plans, and long-term success. Track platform health through bench quality, engagement, match quality, retention, and post-placement outcomes. Lead a small team while personally involving in priority operators and critical selection decisions.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years in executive talent, leadership development, talent strategy, private-equity portfolio support, or a related field
- Experience building a talent, leadership, or executive network, not only executing searches
- Strong judgment in executive assessment, matching, and leadership transitions
- Experience supporting leaders through onboarding, development, coaching, or peer programming
- Strong business and financial acumen
- Executive presence and the ability to build trust with investors, business owners, and senior operators
- A builder's mindset and the ability to move between strategy and hands-on execution
Desired Qualifications
- familiarity with M&A and private-equity value creation
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