Partner with ownership to lead day-to-day operations, strengthen organizational infrastructure, and help position the business for its next phase of growth and transition.
Lead daily operations across multiple business functions
Partner with ownership on growth and execution priorities
Build, hire, and develop the leadership team
Improve operating discipline and accountability
Strengthen systems, processes, and reporting
Support revenue growth and backlog execution
Help prepare the organization for long-term transition
Drive consistency across teams, workflows, and operating practices
Monitor business performance against goals and budgets
Identify operational gaps and implement practical improvements
Support workforce planning, staffing, and team structure
Improve communication across departments and leadership
Establish clear performance expectations and follow-through
Help scale the organization for future growth
Serve as a steady operational partner to ownership
High-caliber operator with strong leadership instincts, business judgment, and the ability to earn credibility in a founder-led environment. Experience in operationally intensive businesses, military leadership, or lower-middle-market value creation is highly relevant.
On-site leadership role; relocation acceptable.