Senior Managing Director

Senior Managing Director, Performance Improvement

On behalf of our client, a distinguished boutique consultancy, we are seeking an exceptional Senior Managing Director for Performance Improvement to lead transformative initiatives for middle-market clients. Based in Dallas, this confidential, high-impact role offers a unique opportunity to drive operational excellence, shape strategic outcomes, and elevate our client’s presence in the performance improvement landscape.

About the Role:

As Senior Managing Director, Performance Improvement, you will lead high-stakes client engagements, focusing on operational and financial optimization for private equity, corporate, and lender clients. You will spearhead business development, mentor cross-functional teams, and deliver innovative solutions to complex business challenges across industries. This role combines strategic leadership, hands-on execution, and thought leadership to deliver measurable value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership : Develop and implement the performance improvement strategy, aligning with our client’s firm-wide objectives to drive growth and impact.
• Business Development : Leverage your established network to secure high-value engagements with private equity firms, corporate clients, and lenders, while promoting complementary services.
• Client Engagement : Lead complex performance improvement projects, including operational restructuring, cost optimization, working capital enhancement, and post-merger integration.
• Team Leadership : Mentor and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Operational Excellence : Oversee project delivery to ensure high-quality, actionable solutions that exceed client expectations and deliver measurable results.
• Thought Leadership : Enhance our client’s reputation through industry events, publications, and proprietary methodologies in performance improvement.

What are the client seeking?

• Experience : 15+ years in performance improvement, management consulting, or operational advisory, with 7+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Skills : Expertise in financial analysis, operational restructuring, process optimization, working capital management, or post-merger integration.
• Network : Strong relationships within the Dallas business community, particularly with private equity, corporate, and financial institutions.
• Leadership : Proven ability to lead complex engagements, manage diverse teams, and influence C-suite stakeholders.
• Communication : Exceptional presentation and interpersonal skills to build trusted client relationships.
• Education : Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier program; MBA or advanced degree in business, finance, or related field preferred.

Why Join?

• Impact : Drive transformative change for clients, delivering measurable operational and financial improvements.
• Location : Operate from Dallas, a dynamic business hub, with opportunities to engage clients nationwide.
• Collaboration : Join a boutique firm with a collaborative, flat structure, working with a talented, cross-functional team.
• Growth : Shape the firm’s performance improvement practice, with opportunities for strategic influence and leadership development.